Only thing I can think of is Vignetting on wide angle lenses.
Have to agree... Step up/down rings suck. Oh sure, the idea sounds good on paper but, in actual practice, they suck. I too suggest getting the right size filter for your lenses.To be honest, rings are a pain in the ear, not easy over time, I would suggest buying thr correct size for the lens you prefer/use the most, buy additional filters when you are able. I actually don't use filters that much, another thing to keep in mind is buy lenses with the same size opennings.
Have to agree... Step up/down rings suck. Oh sure, the idea sounds good on paper but, in actual practice, they suck. I too suggest getting the right size filter for your lenses.
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Yup, pretty much. Just like you have to lug around the lenses themselves that require 52, 55, 58, 62, 67 and 77mm filters. And I don't buy cheap filters either. For me it's simply less hassle to carry the filters for the lenses I own than to be screwing around, literally, with step-rings. If it's not for you, then don't.Well, if I did that, I'd be lugging around 52, 55, 58, 62, 67 and 77mm filters. And I don't buy the cheap filters.
....... For me it's simply less hassle to carry the filters for the lenses I own .........
And...... I do own lenses that take all those sizes. So I don't see the sense to buy 18 high-end filters.
Good for you. I never said or implied anything to the contrary so I'm failing to see your point here.And...... I do own lenses that take all those sizes.
So, once again, if you find it's less hassle then don't buy filters that "fit". Again... I'm failing to see you point. Do what works for you. I really couldn't less what, specifically, that is. I'm simply stating my opinion that step up/down rings suck and that I'd rather not use them. I'm entitled to that opinion. If you want to use step up/down rings by all means, please... Go forth and use step up/down rings to your little heart's content.So I don't see the sense to buy 18 high-end filters.
........... Again... I'm failing to see you point...............
I'm not arguing which method is cheaper; I'm stating which method is, IMO, simpler.Then let me explain.
I have 3 filters I use on a regular basis; 10x ND, 8-stop VND and CPL.
I'll use Adorama's pricing for these three in the 6 sizes.
CPL:
52: $63
55: $65
58: $79
62: $70
67: $95
77: $160
VND:
52: $106
55: $106
58: $125
62: $134
67: $153
77: $193
10-stop ND:
52: $43
55: $49
58: $56
62: $69
67: $75
77: $97
Last time I went to school, that all adds up to $1,739. Given that I use a Singh-Ray VND and B+W for a 10-stop ND instead of Adorama's store brand, I'm sure I would spend closer to 3 grand for filters.
I don't know about you, but I certainly can think of a much better way to spend two thousand bucks. Maybe......... just maybe....................... spend less than one thousand on 3 filters plus a handful of adapters might be a better option for me.
If buying lots of different sizes of filters works for you, by all means go for it. You don't need to explain it to me.
I'm not arguing which method is cheaper; I'm stating which method is, IMO, simpler.