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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 444723" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>Step up means the lens is stepping up to a larger filter. Step down means the lens is stepping down to a smaller filter.</p><p></p><p>I used to use step up rings made by Adorama until I wound up ordering one that was back-ordered forever. I searched around and found the Sensei brand which works well and isn't expensive. Some people will suggest brass rings (which cost more). A problem that may arise in the less expensive rings is difficulty in removing the filter from the ring. I carry a baggie of wide rubber bands and place one around the circumference of the filter. It offers a rubbery grip to easily remove the filter from the ring, and I've NEVER had a problem.</p><p></p><p>Something to keep in mind when deciding on step up rings and/or filters...if they will be used on a wide angle lens, you may want to consider slim profile filters and/or step up rings. They are narrower from front to back. Why does this matter? Slim profile rings and filters won't cause nearly as much (if any) vignetting when used on wide angle lenses. AND they can be used on any lens.</p><p></p><p>One more thing...when using a step up ring with larger filters on your lenses, most likely you won't be able to use the original lens hoods. You may need to create some shade over the lenses by using your hand or a hat. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=slim+step+up+ring+58+to+67&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=" target="_blank">slim step up ring 58 to 67 | B&H Photo Video</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 444723, member: 13196"] Step up means the lens is stepping up to a larger filter. Step down means the lens is stepping down to a smaller filter. I used to use step up rings made by Adorama until I wound up ordering one that was back-ordered forever. I searched around and found the Sensei brand which works well and isn't expensive. Some people will suggest brass rings (which cost more). A problem that may arise in the less expensive rings is difficulty in removing the filter from the ring. I carry a baggie of wide rubber bands and place one around the circumference of the filter. It offers a rubbery grip to easily remove the filter from the ring, and I've NEVER had a problem. Something to keep in mind when deciding on step up rings and/or filters...if they will be used on a wide angle lens, you may want to consider slim profile filters and/or step up rings. They are narrower from front to back. Why does this matter? Slim profile rings and filters won't cause nearly as much (if any) vignetting when used on wide angle lenses. AND they can be used on any lens. One more thing...when using a step up ring with larger filters on your lenses, most likely you won't be able to use the original lens hoods. You may need to create some shade over the lenses by using your hand or a hat. ;) [url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=slim+step+up+ring+58+to+67&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=]slim step up ring 58 to 67 | B&H Photo Video[/url] [/QUOTE]
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