I've been using Cokin ND filters but I am also thinking of moving to Lee.
they are more expensive and more bulky but have a much better reputation.
You can probably get away with just one hood as well for most lenses.
David
At 12:37 16/12/98 +0000, you wrote:
>Shawn wrote:
>
>>Lately I have been shooting a lot of landscapes which I think could benefit
>>from a graduated ND filter, as I often see used by Galen Rowell and others.
>>
>>Can anyone recommend a system to use for this purpose? I currently have all
>>49mm lenses, although I would consider a 55mm filter holder to accomodate
>>future :-) lenses...
>>
>>Are there any filter systems which will work on the 21/3.5, and if so, what
>>size, if any, step-up ring do I need? A 2stop ND grad seems to be the most
>>common/useful - is this a fair assessment?
>
>Cokin P-series filters should do the job for the 21mm, does anyone know for
>sure? I have used the A-series on my 24mm f2.8 and had no problems. I have
>heard good things about Lee filters - professional, very well made and
>reputed to be worth the money. I have both 1-stop and 2-stop, and use the
>1-stop far more. Never noticed any colour shift, but then I haven't done any
>comparison testing. Perhaps I should... my suggestion is to dig out a
>cheap Cokin filter holder & grey grad 1 or 2, and if it doesn't come up to
>scratch, fork out for the Lee or something of that ilk. Good luck,
>
>Simon E.
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