Buying a cokin pseries filter kit is the best one and cheapest way to buy a few cokin filters and a cokin pseries filter holder. I am looking for accurate filter factors for my cokin p filters. Cokin revamps square filter lineup as creative filter system. So much so that you avoid even taking a chance at trying them. For our purpose, only the aseries and pseries are important. Kristin m i bought the cokin filter holder for zpro for my 95mm and that was about the max size, so would also work for your 72mm, but not sure about your 58.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. The effect of a nd filter can be faked or enhanced by doing image stacking andor by applying a motion blur filter in photoshop. May 28, 2017 solar filter for cokin p filter system posted in atm, optics and diy forum. The thinnest, nearest to the lens, takes round filters which can rotate on the groove. Identify the filter and holder series you will need. Buy cokin p series hard and softedge graduated neutral density filter kit with p series filter holder featuring cokin p series filter holder, cokin p series graduated nd filters, reduce exposure in selective areas, optical resin cr39 construction, hardedge graduated nd 0. Look for a circle with a line through it next to a number as shown below.
Offering neutral density, polarizer, graduated nd, color graduated, diffusion, and light pollution filters. Buy products related to cokin p series filter kit products and see what customers say about cokin p series filter kit products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Sep 06, 20 cokin didnt always have four sizes of filter. The selection of a series is based on the lens thread size you have. Once you know the size, you can choose the system that will fit your. The cokin p series filter holder supports filter thread sizes up to 82mm in size, and would work on the tokina 1116mm lens which uses 77mm filters with the cokin p series 77mm adapter ring p477, but the system holds filters sized 84mm 3. Cokin a 201 multiimage x 5 filter multiimage prism sign in to comment. Cokin filter system with over 140 filters to choose from this guide will tell you what is what. Whatever kind of slr camera you use autofocus or manual cokin a or p filterholders fit perfectly on all lenses with diameters from 36 to 82mm, using a. The cokin creative filter system has over 380 filters. I already own the regular cokin p type of holder and 5 kood square filters 1 polariser, 2 dark grey gradient, 1 light grey gradient and. Not telescope related, however i designed and printed a solar film holder to fit in the cokin p filter system.
This was my first set of filters when i started taking photographs because i love taking landscapes. Cokin creative filter system guide its a different world. Same filters for all your lenses by just replacing your adaptor ring. Cokin creative filter system optical resin filters for photo, digital and video. Uv filters are used to block invisible ultraviolet light, to which most photographic sensors and film are at least slightly sensitive. Apr 23, 2011 cokin a filters are an alternative to their fixedsize counterparts, and are really cheap second hand. All in all i like the filters and cant wait to get out and use them some more. The ultimate guide to filters for landscape photography. Im looking at probably getting a set of srb square filters same size as cokin for my m43 kit but am unsure as to which size to get.
Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Cokin a filters are an alternative to their fixedsize counterparts, and are really cheap second hand. Using a p filter holder with your 1740 lens should do provided you are using a crop camera like the 7d. Cokin filter is the original manufacturer of the cokin creative pseries holder and filters. The filter size will be printed somewhere on the lens. Multiple filters can be used at the same time so the only limit to your creativity is your imagination. All filters must pass manual as well as automated tests to. Cokin s high quality creative filter system unlocks the potential of your images and your imagination fully compatible with photo and video cameras. Once you know the size, you can choose the system that will fit your needs. Cokin p series filter system digital camera warehouse. One of the popular systems is the cokin system, which involves filter holder series and filters based on the widest focal length you intend to use.
Cokin pseries adapter rings for cokin pseries filter system. Choose from lens caps, covers, and cases to keep your lenses pristine and scratchfree or select from a large variety of dslr lens hoods to control lighting and flares. The cokin pseries adapter rings are used to attach your cokin pseries filter holder to the front of your camera lens. Get the best deals on cokin camera lens filters when you shop the largest online selection at. The cokin p system is a cheap and effective filter holder. I use the p holder with a tiffen polarizer, color compensating cc filters from gels i make cardboard mounts for them so they fit in the holder, and a singhray grad cokin does not have a neutral grad filter to my knowledge. It is usually on the front where the filter goes but sometimes it is not possible to print there so the manufacturer will put is somewhere else like the picture below.
The filters are manufactured from high quality cr39 organic glass. Dec 08, 2015 jason edwards checks out the cokin creative filter system and tests the graduated grey filter on a cloudy day at dove lake in tasmania. Found out right away that i needed som nd grads to get it right. Kit includes one cokin p filter holder and three graduated nd. Whatever kind of slr camera you use autofocus or manual cokin a or p filterholders fit perfectly on all. Cokin lens filters cokin system filters park cameras. Then as lenses got larger especially zooms and wideangles got wider, cokin introduced larger and larger filter sizes to cope. Even if postprocessing is part of the workflow, we believe that using a filter is a mean to express creativity in the moment. The system is easy to like and not at all expensive. Recommended for focal lengths from 28mm onwards 35mm format. Using cokin filters using a filter is a different approach compared to using software. In searching around the internet, i have found disagreement in the stated filter factors for all but yellow. Whatever kind of slr camera you use autofocus or manual cokin a or p filter holders fit perfectly on all lenses with diameters from 36 to 82mm, using a simple adapter ring. Cokin blister pack p filter holder for cokin p system bp400a.
Stepbystep guide to choosing the best cokin filter system for your camera. Placing a filter in front of a lens takes no more than 3 seconds. Buy and sell used cokin lens filters at keh camera. Using cokin filters using a filter is a different approach compared to using. Cokin pseries kits cokin landscape kit cokin graduated. If the filter you would like is not listed here, please email us. Cokin creative filter system guide its a different world altogether. All cokin systems operate using a filter holder and adapter ring different sizes are available for virtually all lenses with filoters then slotting or clipping in to the holder.
The existing differentsized ranges a, p, zpro and xpro have been rebranded into a single creative filter system, with the four sizes relabelled s, m, l and xl. Cokin a 152 grey nd 2x filter neutral density sign in to comment. One holds round filters, which can be rotated in the groove. As you may probably know, a graduated nd filter is essentially a square plate of glass that darkens the image gradually from. The filter is placed in front of the camera lens to modulate the. Cokin creative filter system is made for photo and video cameras. Gone are the old bulky plastic storage boxes too, replaced by a slimmer slidepack design which takes up half the. The a size will fit filter threads up to 62mm which afaik exceeds the size of any current or planned m43 lens. A change of camera or of lens necessitates only a change of adaptor ring, not the filter holder nor the filters. Different lenses use different ring sizes for their accessories. Get the best deals on cokin closeup camera lens filters when you shop the largest online selection at. Filters are used live, during the shooting, for instant results. Learn the basics of what you need to get started with square filter systems.
Cokin also sells a low profile filter holder with only one filter slot, with this one there wouldnt be any vignetting at all on your 1740 for sure. Buying a filter on every size for every lens you own can get expensive. The actual cokin nd filters are a little to expensive for me, and they only reduce up to 3 stops of light. So we put this simple stepbystep guide to help take the confusion out of the process and get you on your way to creating amazing images with the cokin filter system. The package includes the filter holder for the cokin pseries, the p037 warming red filter, the p123 gradual blue filter, and the p197 sunset fliter.
Clear filters, also known as window glass filters or optical flats, are transparent and ideally perform no filtering of incoming light. Each series has its own filter holder, adapter ring, and filters. The other kit of note that is selling very well, the cokin expert kit that does come with 4 adapter rings, saving a bundle, and it has a holder plus 3 filters, 2 graduated and one full nd for that extra boost. Beginners guide to buying filters digital photography school. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage. New listing cokin creative filter system 52mm adapter 20 color filters w cokin manual. This system works by having one holder that attached to many lenses with different ring sizes.
Different lenses use different ring sizes for their. Cokin star filters, multiimage, diffusion and the legendary sepia filter are fun to use, too. Jason edwards checks out the cokin creative filter system and tests the graduated grey filter on a cloudy day at dove lake in tasmania. The a series are primarily for use on compact cameras and camcorders.
Ive heard some photographers are saying that you cant use those filters when you. There are two types of p filter holders available the p400 p standard and the bp400a p wideangle filter holder. This cokin zpro series neutral density filter kit contains three filters that can be used individually or in various combinations to improve the results of your photography. Filter holder for pseries filters the filter holder is mounted on the lens by use of an adaptor ring. The aseries can support up to 62mm, the pseries supports up to 82mm, and xpro series can go even larger. The cokin p series are for large diameter lenses up to 82mm.
Therefore, the first step toward using the cokin system is to identify the camera body or bodies you will be using, and the widest focal length you would be using. The only use of a clear filter is to protect the front of a lens. Today we manufacture premium allglass and resin based square and round filters for photographers and filmmakers. The cokin systemon the market for over 40 years and distributed in more than 100 countries,the cokin creative filter system launched a new concept of. It is typically the first filter landscape photographers buy to instantly improve their pictures by adding vividness and contrast to them. Cokin p vs kood square filter system nov 5, 2009 i just bought a tokina 1224mm which i recieved yesterday. If youre reluctant to buy a pricey new lens because of the threatening economy, but still want to enjoy some affordable cameras toys, take a look at the cokin creative filter system. In fact they started off small, which worked just fine for most lenses when photographers were using compact manual focus primes and 24mm was considered really wide. Currently, cokin offers the aseries, pseries and xpro series. You can use any of the cokin pseries filters on any size of camera lens so long as you have a cokin pseries filter holder and the right sized cokin pseries adapter ring for the particular lens you wish to use. The cokin filter holder can be precisely adjusted and attached to the lens by means of a screwin adaptor ring. Reserve iit for large format lenses and for holder slr cameras with manual. The included filters consist of a 100 x 100mm solid neutral density filter as well as two 100 x 150mm graduated neutral density filters.
Cokin produce 4 different sizes of filter known as a series, p series, zpro and xpro. Cokin has announced a complete overhaul of the branding and packaging of its square filters. Treat your nikon equipment right with camera lens accessories that protect your investment and enhance your photography. Hello i wanted to get a few different neutral density filters to fit my cokin p series mount. Solar filter for cokin p filter system atm, optics and diy. A polarizing filter is one of the most essential tools in a landscape photographers bag. I got this as a back up as cokin stuff is getting hard to find. These holders work very well with cokin filters but if you have the filters you likely have this holder. I have yellow, orange, green, red, and the linear polarizer. So i went with a different holder to use with the cokin filters.
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