jim schwaiger Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 I want to combine ND grad filters and a polarizer on my N65 with 2 different lenses (50/1.8, 28-105/3.5-5.6). The filter sizes are 52mm and 62mm. I'd like to be able to use the same filters with both, so I was looking at the Cokin P system for the ND Grads and planned to get the 62mm Nikon Circular Polarizer (and use a step-up ring for the 50/1.8). But it appears that the front threads of the CP are larger than 62mm. I can't find that info online, so I don't know if I can get an adapter to work with the Cokin system. What is the best approach here? Is it critical to polarize before an ND grad? If I get a Cokin P type circular polarizer, which brand should I get (I hear the Cokins aren't great)? I want to plan for everything to work as wide as 28mm without vignetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Hi Jim,You've heard right about the quality of Cokin grad filters (they aren't neutral) And while it is extremely rare that I've ever needed to combine a graduated Neutral Density and a polarizer it does happen. See the attached example. It was shot with a Heliopan polarizer and a Lee 0.6 ND grad filter mounted on a Nikon 17-35mmf/2.8D AF-S Nikkor (camera & film; Nikon F5 & Fuji RDPIII)<P>I recommend you get the Lee Filter foundation kit, a w/a 62mm attachment ring and a 62 to 52mm step down ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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