Filters for the FD 85-300 zoom

Well I just bought this lens and haven't really started playing with it yet. What type of filters does it use and are they still available or do I have to search for them ? Thank you.Regards,Tom.

This lens uses series IX filters. AFAIK, Tiffen still makes them but

they're not readily available - I understand series filters are still

used in motion picture cameras. I did see some, and an enhancing

filter in particular, at a swap meet in Portland OR last fall.

 

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I have this lens and I machined up an adapter that replaces the

filter hold down ring that lets me use Cokin P holders and filters.

My adapter also holds the slightly smaller 77 mm filters in place of

the Series IX. I haven't seen any vignetting with this yet. Until I

made my adapter, I used an elastic band around the 77 mm filter to

hold it under the series IX ring. You might want to see if you could

get a Cokin P 82 or 77 mm adapter ring to 'stick' on this lens

somehow.

 

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If I were a machinist or an entrepreneur I'd consider making up these

rings. If there is enough interest I could ask one of my machinist

friends to make up a bunch of these. I've seen similar adapters going

for about $40 each. Is anyone else interested?

 

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Cheers,

 

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Duane

Hi Dr. Tom,

There are lots of seriers IX filters on the B&H

used list. They are about half of the price compared

to the new ones...

By the way, I just deeply "in love" with this zoom...

T.F.

 

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P.S Stay with FD. I have both EOS and FD and bunch

of great lenses. I spent about 80% of time

using FD's ... I have to agree that the EF L lenses

are super in optics. However, it is possible that due to my

age(getting older), I actually appreciate the old FDs more

(nostalgic, perhaps..).