Thanks my friend. It's good to hear from someone who is a pro and has used the Cokin system for so long and rates it highly. I was thinking of getting the Cokin square system, but other pro photographer I follow always sat to use Lee filters but I don't have the money for those. So I will definitely look at the Cokin ones now.
Thanks, Roy! I really enjoyed it as well as learned some tips from your video. The main thing is that the way you presented was just right and easy to understand. I like to see people doing a more honest video like you. I'm talking about the UA-cam world can be so repetitious and it all mostly sounds the same, but yours was done without all that stupid added garbage. Thanks again!
Very helpful video indeed - thanks for putting in this amount of work! When it comes to white balance and some filters' tendency to mess with it: Depending on the filter(s) you are using you can just hold up a piece of blank piece of paper in front of the camera, take you WB from that and then shoot away. (I see TV camera crews do this a lot when they are in the field). In a pinch, anything white will do to get at least a rough WB: books, pieces of paper, T-Shirts, billboards...and if anything fails, there's still LR for us still photographers. Obviously this is out if there is too little light when all the filters are mounted.
Thanks for watching! Great suggestions for getting white balance in-camera. That will definitely help get you in the ballpark which will help save a bit of time in post.
This video was fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! The infrared, and blue and yellow filters, I had no idea! Amazing! Your photos at the end are wonderful and really helped show different ways to apply the filters. Thanks again for the great video!
Very nice vid Roy and good Inspiration. Have the same cam equip. so now get some nice filters. The quick change mechanism is wonderful! Cheers and go on !
It takes great skill and underpinning knowledge to introduce what is potentially complex and make it 'simple' and understandable. Thank you, great job.
Awesome video, I got a bunch of those filters and effects my dad had from 30 years ago, but was about ready to give up figuring it out. Thanks for explaining how to set it up and how it can be used to apply to pictures.
Brilliant video. Now I know why the cokin polarising filter I bought off ebay doesn't fit my holder... and more. Covered everything so well. Thank you.
Roy thanks! I have been using Cokin filters since the early to mid 70s, when I was using an RB 67. Now they have more Filters so guess I better check the IR and ND. So once again thank you for your presentation.
Great video and stunning examples at the end. I've had a cokin ND grad P series kit for 2 years now and only used once as never really understood it. Certainly going to explore this a bit more
Thank You So Much!! Much like the comment below me, other photographers shun Cokin, and press for high end products. I am poor. Dementia on disability poor. I shoot with the SL1 for 6 years now,, and I bust tail to hang with the big guns. Individual circular filters, for all my different lenses of different mm threading, was STUPID expensive, and I couldn't afford high end sqares also. Today I said screw it, and put the full ring and holder (48-87mm) set, variable nd set, solid set, the full set of color and variable color set, the creative filter set (keyhole/heart/oval etc) then the chromo set set that has the sepia. Remembered your video, came back, and just hit the order button. The best 63.00 I have spent on myself in a long time! Thank You Sir 😁
The Cokins get the job done. I've been on the fence several times about upgrading, but still haven't done it because the Cokins just work. Thank you for watching!
With loads of companies out there with faffy magnetic filter systems this one is still the best! Don't try to re-design something which is already perfect! thanks for sharing
Hi Roy...just invested in a set of Cokin filters. I found your video very well done and informative. Will be using this set on a trip to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley Utah. Hopefully will get some good results. Keep up the good work.
This was very helpful, you explained everything so good with great examples showing every filter. One question I have, are those square filters secure in that holder?? Looks like they could fall down easily.
They are fine for the most part, especially with the original Cokin holder, but of course they're still plastic and may change with age. There are also a lot of cheap copies, which don't perform as well and filters will tend to slip out more. I definitely recommend getting the originals.
R. Scott Sherman Both good systems! Actually it's pretty hard to get a 'bad' camera these days, no matter what brand. I'm personally in love with the image rendering of the Fuji's, as well as the ergonomics.
I don't know why I never thought about using square filters instead of buying a whole bunch of circular filters for my lenses. Could've saved myself some money. Anyway, thanks for this video. It helped a lot!
Amazing video! I wish you do an informative video based on the lenses you use with your xt1 or maybe a picture setup. I'm new to this and I'm anxious to take good pictures with my xt1 :) keep the good work
Worth remembering to remove any UV protector filters you may have on your lens, before attaching the holder. This will bring the filters closer to the front of the lens and reduce any vignetting.
You can use a hacksaw blade to cut off the front filter holder then the frame works fine on a 24-70 lens at 26mm. You can of course use the single filter holder on a lens as wide as 20mm. But if you want to use 2 filters then my cut down one can be useful but only at 26mm..... I can't find any Haida filters that fit the P series mount. Only 100mm x 100mm filters.
Nice filter collection. l like round screw in filters, but couldn't afford the Singh Ray gold n blue polarizer. So l found a Cokin P173 on Ebay for $15usd.
Roy, why didn't you put a "dead cat" windbreaker over your microphone? Wireless mics are now available that work with cell phones. BTW, I have boxes of Cokin filters, both "A" and "P" that I pick up used if they are in decent shape. Also, I picked up a lot of new ones when digital photography came along because many photographers thought they no longer needed filters. LOL! I use my Cokin filters for both digital and film photography. Terry Thomas... the photographer Atlanta, Georgia USA
Thanks Thomas! I didn't own a dead cat or wireless mic at the time, but now I do. Have definitely learned a lot about audio while making these videos. Cokin has been around for ages and are still at it, which is one thing I admire about their company. Some of their effects filters are a blast from the past, but a lot of them are still quite useful. Thanks for dropping by and best regards! :)
Thank you so much.. using screw on Hoya but as my lens collections builds needs a better solution. This video should have 1000's of likes.. Oh and great photos.
As I mentioned in a previous comment I was going to look at some of the more interesting filters after watching your video. Now if you would be so kind to tell me where to send the bill... Only joking, the reverse grads especially have added a new dimension to my photography and the infrared one certainly gives some very interesting shots, so this comment it purely to say thank you. Also added the Nuance 5 stop to go with the 10 so for me I now have the full set: ND2,4 &.8, ND Grad 2, 4 &8, Reverse grad 2,4. &8, Nuance 5 & 10 Stop, Hard grads ND 4&8, polariser and infrared and a couple of coloured grads I've had since Moses was a lad. I might add here that I use both a cropped sensor (7DII) and full frame (5DII). I have always preferred the 7D with filters as I use the Sigma 18-35mm lens which is for cropped sensors, just don't like the Tamron 24-70 with filters on either camera, this has saved me a fortune as I can keep to the P size. Watched the video again but I'm not getting the blue/yellow filter..........yet!! Thank you again Roy for a very simple but informative (and blooming expensive) video.
+Mark Harris 😄 You're welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying your filters! They certainly do add a new dimension to photography. I'm also trying to avoid getting filters for my Canon full-frame wide angles as long as I can, as they're so expensive. Good thing I use them mostly for events and portraits. Cokin P is definitely the sweet spot for APS-C.
Question. Ive used nothing but circular filters up to this point. Thinking of switching to the Cokin set. Will the P-Series fit on a Tamron 24-70mm lens with no issues??? The other lenses I have is a Tamron 75-200mm and a Tamron SP 15-30mm wide angle. I know they wont fit my wide angle and I'm not to worried about he 75-200mm. Just the 24-70 im concerned about the fit. Thank you
Hi Bruce. It’s hard to tell if the filter will be big enough to avoid vignetting because lens designs differ. I tried the Cokin P on my Canon 24-70 (77mm filter thread) and it only worked with the wide filter holder (1 slot). There was vignetting with the 3-slot holder. Not sure which version your Tamron is, but if it’s the 82mm filter version, my guess would be that it wouldn’t work. At least not at the widest setting. Best way would be to try it out at a store, but my guess with Full frame glass, you’ll need to step up to the Cokin Z system.
A very informative video. I have a bit of a dilemma. I would like to use two filters (an ND and ND Grad) with a wide angle lens. Though I note that you mention that the Cokin filter holder for wide angle lenses only has a slot for a single filter. Obviously, this design would reduce vignetting. Though I heard that Lee has a filter holder for wide angle lenses that has slots for two filters. Do you reckon that Cokin filters would fit in a Lee filter holder?
For wide angle lenses, you might have to go a step larger and get the 100mm filters. I believe the Cokin 100mm (Z Series) should fit the Lee 100mm, and any other 100mm filter for that matter. The Cokin P filters mentioned in this video are 84mm in width, but I'm not sure if any other manufacturers make a similar size. 100mm filters are definitely a safer choice for wide / ultra wide angle lenses. Thanks for watching!
Hi have just come across your cokin ttutorial on utube very good I am been told I must use lee filters but not at there price. I use canon 60d camera keep up the good work roy hall
You left off the fourth and very important component: Cokin's snap-on lens hoods. Vignetting is *not* always caused by the size of a lens, more important is the angle of coverage of a lens. Wide angle lenses are where we run into more problems.
My objective is a Sigma 17 to 70mm. I afraid at 17mm the angel is too wide for a P Series Filter Holder. Should I use a Z Pro Serie Holder instead? Thanks!
Many people like to keep UV filters on their lenses to protect the front element, but it can introduce flare and degrade image quality, depending on the filter. You should be fine as long as your UV filter is a high quality one. As for the polarizer, I would not keep that on the lens as it makes you lose a lot of light. I'd put that one on the lens only when needed. Thanks for watching!
Hi Roy, I know this is an old video but just stumbled on it. I just got the P SERIES holder and tried it out with a 10 stop. I have major light leakage and even a reflection of my rokinon lens logo right in my image. Any fixes for that? ..... Tried throwin a fabric cover over the set up but that's a pain in the arse lol
Thanks for watching! I used to have the same issue and did the fabric cover thing for a while as well. I've found a better solution: drive.google.com/open?id=1xNetS5DDKDyuSNyeHEj8i5mpavs96trG I bought the cheapest P-series circular filter I could find on eBay and took out the filter. I use the ring to close the gap between the holder and 10-stop filter. Hope this helps! Thanks again!
Thanks my friend. It's good to hear from someone who is a pro and has used the Cokin system for so long and rates it highly. I was thinking of getting the Cokin square system, but other pro photographer I follow always sat to use Lee filters but I don't have the money for those. So I will definitely look at the Cokin ones now.
I've seen this video about 10 times now. It's great for reviewing and understand how to do things in camera. Thanks Roy!
Thanks, Ruben! I'm glad you find it helpful!
I just spent the best 16 mins for the day. Learned not only about the Conkin but also the filters in general. Thanks Roy!
Hideki Gomi Thank you for watching!
Thanks, Roy! I really enjoyed it as well as learned some tips from your video. The main thing is that the way you presented was just right and easy to understand. I like to see people doing a more honest video like you. I'm talking about the UA-cam world can be so repetitious and it all mostly sounds the same, but yours was done without all that stupid added garbage. Thanks again!
Cheers, David! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video indeed - thanks for putting in this amount of work!
When it comes to white balance and some filters' tendency to mess with it:
Depending on the filter(s) you are using you can just hold up a piece of blank piece of paper in front of the camera, take you WB from that and then shoot away. (I see TV camera crews do this a lot when they are in the field). In a pinch, anything white will do to get at least a rough WB: books, pieces of paper, T-Shirts, billboards...and if anything fails, there's still LR for us still photographers. Obviously this is out if there is too little light when all the filters are mounted.
Thanks for watching! Great suggestions for getting white balance in-camera. That will definitely help get you in the ballpark which will help save a bit of time in post.
This video was fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! The infrared, and blue and yellow filters, I had no idea! Amazing! Your photos at the end are wonderful and really helped show different ways to apply the filters. Thanks again for the great video!
Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Best regards!
Excellent all-round tutorial on filters. Thanks!
Best video on cokin filters. I have struggled trying to use the system
Your video showed me the correct way. Big thanks.
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful.
Very nice vid Roy and good Inspiration. Have the same cam equip. so now get some nice filters. The quick change mechanism is wonderful!
Cheers and go on !
+Starfucker7777 Thank you for watching! Yes, it's a great system and quick to use. All the best to you!
It takes great skill and underpinning knowledge to introduce what is potentially complex and make it 'simple' and understandable. Thank you, great job.
Thank you!
I looked at a lot of videos and reviews about Cokin filters but found the most useful info in this one video. Thank you
Great Video, even in 2022. I could NOT figure out how to mount the Polarizer - until I watched your video. Good demo of other filters too! Thanks!
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Nice video and thank you for the clarification at the beginning explaining which filters to use for what type of camera people own.
+John Glue You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Didn't know about the IR, Revers Grad and color filters. Going to have to eventually look into them! Thanks Roy!
They’re definitely interesting filters. Thank you for watching!
Thanks Roy - good intro and excellent examples - just received my P series set today so keen to start - mostly for doc videos. All the best mate!
Thank you for watching, Ian! All the best to you as well!
Awesome video, I got a bunch of those filters and effects my dad had from 30 years ago, but was about ready to give up figuring it out. Thanks for explaining how to set it up and how it can be used to apply to pictures.
Brilliant video. Now I know why the cokin polarising filter I bought off ebay doesn't fit my holder... and more. Covered everything so well. Thank you.
Cheers, Ashes. I'm glad it could help. Thanks for watching|!
A+ vid... s/b the template for all others! Concise, straight forward to to the point. well done.
Thanks for watching and for the awesome feedback!
Excellent video. No waste of words and images.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for sharing...I use various Cokin P filters including the ND Grads but wasn't aware of the Reverse Grad!
+benrec6 Thank you for watching! Yes, it's a very interesting and specialized filter.
Roy thanks! I have been using Cokin filters since the early to mid 70s, when I was using an RB 67. Now they have more Filters so guess I better check the IR and ND. So once again thank you for your presentation.
+Henry Bulger Thanks for watching! I love that Cokin has been around for so long and they continue to make great filters.
Great video and stunning examples at the end. I've had a cokin ND grad P series kit for 2 years now and only used once as never really understood it. Certainly going to explore this a bit more
Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
Very interesting and informative, thank you for putting this out here!
Thank You So Much!!
Much like the comment below me, other photographers shun Cokin, and press for high end products.
I am poor. Dementia on disability poor. I shoot with the SL1 for 6 years now,, and I bust tail to hang with the big guns. Individual circular filters, for all my different lenses of different mm threading, was STUPID expensive, and I couldn't afford high end sqares also.
Today I said screw it, and put the full ring and holder (48-87mm) set, variable nd set, solid set, the full set of color and variable color set, the creative filter set (keyhole/heart/oval etc) then the chromo set set that has the sepia.
Remembered your video, came back, and just hit the order button. The best 63.00 I have spent on myself in a long time!
Thank You Sir 😁
The Cokins get the job done. I've been on the fence several times about upgrading, but still haven't done it because the Cokins just work. Thank you for watching!
Thanks Roy, super introduction video for filter use.
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
Cheers mate fot the video. Excellent explanation of Cokin filters with demonstration.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Nice and useful video explaining cokin filters and how to use them.
With loads of companies out there with faffy magnetic filter systems this one is still the best! Don't try to re-design something which is already perfect! thanks for sharing
Hi Roy...just invested in a set of Cokin filters. I found your video very well done and informative. Will be using this set on a trip to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley Utah. Hopefully will get some good results. Keep up the good work.
+nordic27 Awesome! Hope you have a good trip! Thanks for watching!
This was very helpful, you explained everything so good with great examples showing every filter.
One question I have, are those square filters secure in that holder?? Looks like they could fall down easily.
They are fine for the most part, especially with the original Cokin holder, but of course they're still plastic and may change with age. There are also a lot of cheap copies, which don't perform as well and filters will tend to slip out more. I definitely recommend getting the originals.
I just was given a Cokin A series filter kit. This video was very helpful!
Outstanding video. Probably the best I've seen on ND filters. I just subscribed to your channel. Thanks Roy.
+R. Scott Sherman Thanks for watching and subscribing! Filters are very useful for me and I wanted to share with everyone.
You make me interested in Fuji too. Although I shoot Olympus and FF Pentax.
R. Scott Sherman Both good systems! Actually it's pretty hard to get a 'bad' camera these days, no matter what brand. I'm personally in love with the image rendering of the Fuji's, as well as the ergonomics.
great video. i was always curious on how the ND 10 stop would work with the cokin holders
Thanks, Jay! Glad I could help!
I don't know why I never thought about using square filters instead of buying a whole bunch of circular filters for my lenses. Could've saved myself some money. Anyway, thanks for this video. It helped a lot!
+opwave79 Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
Awesome info! Just invested in a set so this really helped because I wasn’t sure how they worked and fitted.
Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
Amazing video! I wish you do an informative video based on the lenses you use with your xt1 or maybe a picture setup. I'm new to this and I'm anxious to take good pictures with my xt1 :) keep the good work
+JAG Tv Thank you! I'll try to get more in depth with specific setups in future videos.
Fantastic video Roy. Loved every minute of it. Thanks.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Great demonstration on the system! Hope Cokin is giving you some love!
Thank you!
Good presentation, easy understanding of the effect. Thanks to share
Thank you, Yvon!
I also use Cokin with my Sony DSC-HX400v and love it, thanks for the video...Julian
your video by far is the best one on youtube regarding filters! love it!
Thank you!
Roy, thanks for a we'll done and super informative review! Really helped me sort out my initial square format filter purchases.
when i saw this review about the COKIN filter, i ordered one from online...
hope i would test it this week and capture amazing sunsets...
+Ralph Jacob Punzalan Awesome! I hope you have a great shoot!
Thanks for the video. Great introduction to filters
Thank you! Glad to help.
Thank you so much for this! Your pics at the end of the video were amazing!
Thank you for watching!
Love your work! Thanks for sharing.
+Christian Soto Anaya Thank you very much!
great vid! I would love to try this out on my next trip over seas. Thanks so much man, keep up the good work.
Tony Perez-Carpenter Thanks for checking out the video. Hope you have a great trip overseas!
Excellent tutorial my man. Thankyou.
best Colin video on UA-cam, thanks
Thank you! :)
+Photonerd Thank you! :)
If they had options to add in your own screw-in vND's or polarizers, this would be an excellent budget alternative to Smallrig's 3575 Mattebox
Cokin's matt box is only for the z series, which goes for ~$700+ because it's legacy I guess. Yikes.
A great video! Thanks a lot for all the hints!
Thank you for watching! :)
Great informative video on filters. And very nice pics.
+Tony Cline Thank you!
Great video....was just looking for info about Cokin Filters.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
Worth remembering to remove any UV protector filters you may have on your lens, before attaching the holder. This will bring the filters closer to the front of the lens and reduce any vignetting.
Definitely! Thanks Tony!
Thanks Roy, I have been looking into the Cokin series and this video has been really useful.
Thanks for watching, Tom! Glad to help!
best filter video on youtube...Im going to invest in this system for my new sony ARIII body
Thanks Roy. Great video. I was thinking of getting a filter holder setup for my Rokinon 12mm. I'll probably get the Cokin P series now :)
Thank you for watching! The combination works well for me!
This was really helpful, thank you!
Great job here. Many Thanks Roy.
Thanks for watching, Robert!
really great presentation - takes out a lot of guess work on what a person will need -and why :)
Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
Thank you for this video, i have seen too much video's made like rock or Pop music video, you make it simple and thats coooool👍
Thank you very much, Arto!
subscribed! you should do more contents like these, very educational for me since I'm a newbie. love to see some tutorial and tips/tricks.
Thank you! I’ll definitely try to come up with more videos! :)
Nice photos Roy, thinking of getting the same P systemfor my mFT...
Thank you for watching! The P will work nicely with Micro 4/3.
You can use a hacksaw blade to cut off the front filter holder then the frame works fine on a 24-70 lens at 26mm. You can of course use the single filter holder on a lens as wide as 20mm. But if you want to use 2 filters then my cut down one can be useful but only at 26mm..... I can't find any Haida filters that fit the P series mount. Only 100mm x 100mm filters.
I had no intentions of buying filters, but this video makes me want to buy some. Hahaha Well done my friend 👍 Pleasure watching your videos.
+nick stout Haha glad to help! :). Thanks for watching, Nick!
Great video. I was looking for one like this for months. Thanks,..
many thanks from poland, for your tutorial
Thanks for watching!
Roy ur photos are amazing man!
+iforgotmyusername0 Thanks very much!
Great video Roy.
Thank you!
Subscribed, loving the content and shirt man!
+Eric Tidmore Thank you! More content and (maybe shirts) to come! ;)
another great vid, love your shirt maaaan
+Verdon Tomajko Haha thank you! :)
great video Roy, very informative....
el rondo rondo Thank you for watching!
Great stuff Roy, thank you!
Thanks for watching, Duane!
Thank you for your time spent on this video it was very helpful for me.
Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
Great demos. Would you consider explaining "manual" exposure settings when using these filters? Thanks.
Thanks, Patrick! I'll look into that!
I use coking also great info. Great photos
+Bill Baker Thanks for watching!
Nice filter collection. l like round screw in filters, but couldn't afford the Singh Ray gold n blue polarizer. So l found a Cokin P173 on Ebay for $15usd.
Awesome, that's a nice find!
Exactly what I was looking for as I'm about to head to Costa Rica and expand my photography with nd and gnd filters. Thank you Roy.
+tim wilk Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching and have a great trip!
fantastic video learnt so much thanks
galing...answers most of my question regarding filters😊 maraming salamat
+Dion.amisola Ang Welcome! Glad to help! :)
Roy, why didn't you put a "dead cat" windbreaker over your microphone?
Wireless mics are now available that work with cell phones.
BTW, I have boxes of Cokin filters, both "A" and "P" that I pick up used if they are in decent shape. Also, I picked up a lot of new ones when digital photography came along because many photographers thought they no longer needed filters. LOL!
I use my Cokin filters for both digital and film photography.
Terry Thomas...
the photographer
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Thanks Thomas! I didn't own a dead cat or wireless mic at the time, but now I do. Have definitely learned a lot about audio while making these videos.
Cokin has been around for ages and are still at it, which is one thing I admire about their company. Some of their effects filters are a blast from the past, but a lot of them are still quite useful.
Thanks for dropping by and best regards! :)
Thank you so much.. using screw on Hoya but as my lens collections builds needs a better solution. This video should have 1000's of likes.. Oh and great photos.
Thank you very much! :)
Good video! Very detail.
+Peter Smith thank you for watching!
As I mentioned in a previous comment I was going to look at some of the more interesting filters after watching your video. Now if you would be so kind to tell me where to send the bill... Only joking, the reverse grads especially have added a new dimension to my photography and the infrared one certainly gives some very interesting shots, so this comment it purely to say thank you. Also added the Nuance 5 stop to go with the 10 so for me I now have the full set: ND2,4 &.8, ND Grad 2, 4 &8, Reverse grad 2,4. &8, Nuance 5 & 10 Stop, Hard grads ND 4&8, polariser and infrared and a couple of coloured grads I've had since Moses was a lad. I might add here that I use both a cropped sensor (7DII) and full frame (5DII). I have always preferred the 7D with filters as I use the Sigma 18-35mm lens which is for cropped sensors, just don't like the Tamron 24-70 with filters on either camera, this has saved me a fortune as I can keep to the P size. Watched the video again but I'm not getting the blue/yellow filter..........yet!! Thank you again Roy for a very simple but informative (and blooming expensive) video.
+Mark Harris 😄 You're welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying your filters! They certainly do add a new dimension to photography. I'm also trying to avoid getting filters for my Canon full-frame wide angles as long as I can, as they're so expensive. Good thing I use them mostly for events and portraits. Cokin P is definitely the sweet spot for APS-C.
Question. Ive used nothing but circular filters up to this point. Thinking of switching to the Cokin set. Will the P-Series fit on a Tamron 24-70mm lens with no issues??? The other lenses I have is a Tamron 75-200mm and a Tamron SP 15-30mm wide angle. I know they wont fit my wide angle and I'm not to worried about he 75-200mm. Just the 24-70 im concerned about the fit. Thank you
Hi Bruce. It’s hard to tell if the filter will be big enough to avoid vignetting because lens designs differ. I tried the Cokin P on my Canon 24-70 (77mm filter thread) and it only worked with the wide filter holder (1 slot). There was vignetting with the 3-slot holder. Not sure which version your Tamron is, but if it’s the 82mm filter version, my guess would be that it wouldn’t work. At least not at the widest setting. Best way would be to try it out at a store, but my guess with Full frame glass, you’ll need to step up to the Cokin Z system.
A very informative video. I have a bit of a dilemma. I would like to use two filters (an ND and ND Grad) with a wide angle lens. Though I note that you mention that the Cokin filter holder for wide angle lenses only has a slot for a single filter. Obviously, this design would reduce vignetting. Though I heard that Lee has a filter holder for wide angle lenses that has slots for two filters. Do you reckon that Cokin filters would fit in a Lee filter holder?
For wide angle lenses, you might have to go a step larger and get the 100mm filters. I believe the Cokin 100mm (Z Series) should fit the Lee 100mm, and any other 100mm filter for that matter. The Cokin P filters mentioned in this video are 84mm in width, but I'm not sure if any other manufacturers make a similar size. 100mm filters are definitely a safer choice for wide / ultra wide angle lenses. Thanks for watching!
Very informative, Thank you very much 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for watching!
Hi have just come across your cokin ttutorial on utube very good I am been told I must use
lee filters but not at there price. I use canon 60d camera keep up the good work
roy hall
Great, informative video.......thanks Roy
Thank you!
You left off the fourth and very important component: Cokin's snap-on lens hoods.
Vignetting is *not* always caused by the size of a lens, more important is the angle of coverage of a lens. Wide angle lenses are where we run into more problems.
My objective is a Sigma 17 to 70mm. I afraid at 17mm the angel is too wide for a P Series Filter Holder. Should I use a Z Pro Serie Holder instead? Thanks!
Thanks Roy. Very informative. Subscribed now too.
Thank you very much!
love your work !!! thanks for the video
+nonogaill Thank you!
Is it a good practice to keep the polarizer and UV filter always on.
Many people like to keep UV filters on their lenses to protect the front element, but it can introduce flare and degrade image quality, depending on the filter. You should be fine as long as your UV filter is a high quality one. As for the polarizer, I would not keep that on the lens as it makes you lose a lot of light. I'd put that one on the lens only when needed. Thanks for watching!
Hi Roy, I know this is an old video but just stumbled on it. I just got the P SERIES holder and tried it out with a 10 stop. I have major light leakage and even a reflection of my rokinon lens logo right in my image. Any fixes for that? ..... Tried throwin a fabric cover over the set up but that's a pain in the arse lol
Thanks for watching! I used to have the same issue and did the fabric cover thing for a while as well. I've found a better solution: drive.google.com/open?id=1xNetS5DDKDyuSNyeHEj8i5mpavs96trG
I bought the cheapest P-series circular filter I could find on eBay and took out the filter. I use the ring to close the gap between the holder and 10-stop filter. Hope this helps! Thanks again!
Sounds like a clever idea........ Appreciate the quick reply I'll give it a shot.
Having a hard time finding a cheapo lol
Thanks for the helpful information.
which filter you like most ?
It really depends on the situation, but my most used filter would probably be the Neutral Density for long exposures. Thanks for watching!
I use it all the time ... I love this filters ;)
+Skrawki Puszczy Yes, they are great! Thanks for watching!
Hi there, I have a question. Could a Z- Pro Filter Holder be installed on a 72mm objective? Thanks!
Great work! Thanks!
Thank you!