Lee Filters !!!!!

Luckycharms_74 · 10-01-2011 2:40pm #1

Hi All

I upgraded my camera to the following.

1. Canon 550d with 18-55mm kit lens
2. Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Lens
3. Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM Lens

Thinking about getting some filters to make nice landscape pics. My friend insists I get some Lee filters. Anyone out there can recommend what filters I need. I checked the Lee website but I'm confused with the different variety

Effects · 10-01-2011 3:05pm

I'd say start off with a couple of cheaper cokin filters and then if you feel you need them get the lee filters and sell the cokin ones.

jpb1974 · 10-01-2011 3:07pm

At the bare minimum you need the following:

1. Adapter Ring - This fits to your lens and allows you to mount the filter holder to the lens. It should match the diameter of your lens.

2. Filter Holder

3. The actual filters themselves

Luckycharms_74 · 10-01-2011 3:20pm

Thanks guys. I'll check those out. Any good websites UK/IRL for buying these online ?

Effects · 10-01-2011 4:16pm

I just went to Gunns on Wexford Street in Dublin.

TelePaul · 10-01-2011 4:21pm

Effects wrote: »

I'd say start off with a couple of cheaper cokin filters and then if you feel you need them get the lee filters and sell the cokin ones.

Interesting. Are the Lee variety noticeably better? I also picked up my mount and Cokin filters from John gunn, good value to be had.

Effects · 10-01-2011 4:42pm

The lee are better but I wanted the cheaper option at the time. I don't use them a huge amount anyway. They say there's more of a colour cast from the cokin ones.

TelePaul · 10-01-2011 4:53pm

Effects wrote: »

The lee are better but I wanted the cheaper option at the time. I don't use them a huge amount anyway. They say there's more of a colour cast from the cokin ones.

I've yet to successfully utilise a Graduated ND

Sleepy · 10-01-2011 5:00pm

I got my ones on 7dayshop. They've a pretty good range of filters and accessories

daycent · 10-01-2011 5:15pm

Lee filters were like gold dust last time I checked. You could try calumet, jessops or warehouse express.

slimboyfat · 10-01-2011 5:29pm

daycent wrote: »

Lee filters were like gold dust last time I checked. You could try calumet, jessops or warehouse express.

You could always try Hitech filters from these guys http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx

ozymandius · 10-01-2011 5:36pm

Just recently got some Cokin in Hall's, Talbot Street. Cheaper than other shops in Dublin city.

Interesting shop. Lots of bit and pieces.

greeneyedspirit · 10-01-2011 5:39pm

I had cokin filters for a while, but switched to Lee recently. Haven't had much chance to play with them yet, but I ordered them in early September (here: http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/) and didn't get them until just before Christmas :eek: So patience is required if you do decide to order Lee filters!

Borderfox · 10-01-2011 6:02pm

TelePaul wrote: »

I've yet to successfully utilise a Graduated ND

Photoshop

TelePaul · 10-01-2011 6:15pm

Borderfox wrote: »

Photoshop

I have difficulty getting those marching ants totter about the horizon!

Borderfox · 10-01-2011 6:31pm

theres a nice one in camera raw

Borderfox · 10-01-2011 7:31pm

Whats the price range for the Cokin ones?

Effects · 10-01-2011 7:38pm

Think I paid around €36 for the adapter ring, holder and one grad filter.

Lee Filters !!!!!

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