michael_franc Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Is anyone using Cokin P on the Hasselblad SWC/M? Will it vignete if I cut the first slot or two off? Or do I need to invest in the Lee system and get the wide-angle adaptor? And if so, can I use the two slot Lee holder on this lens? I know the Lee system is much better than Cokin but I have bay 50, bay 60, as well as 63mm Hassy lenses so I imagin the adaptors to Lee hood would cost quite a bit. Any other suggestions? Thank you much in advance. BTW the new Hassy Proshade is just too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 The Cokin system is an amateur solution compared to the LEE system. Such a fantastic camera deserves a professional level 4" filter solution. I don't have the 38, but regularly use a 2 slot LEE holder on the 40 with no problems. A LEE rep may better inform you as to whether you can only use the 1 slot holder with the W/A shade on the 38. As far as adapters are concerned, they're worth the initial investment. LEE makes W/A versions of most sizes that literally reverse back on themselves to eliminate vignetting. You could explore the use of step rings in combo with the LEE adapters for your other lenses. This solution saved me a bundle of cash because I had so many different lenses between the Contax 645, Hasselblad and RZ systems I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis_webb Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 I would also recommend you take a look at the Hi-Tech filter system,which is Lee quality but cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_goldfarb Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 It's very tricky to avoid vignetting with any filter system on such a wide lens. Whatever you do, be sure to test it out. You might consider taping (clean!) gelatin filters behind the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_bunnik Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Not an answer but a question. Can I use the Lee filters also in the (new) Hasselblad Prof. Lensshade? Thanks for any answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_leigh Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 i use the Cokin Holder with High-Tec graduated ND Filters on the SWC and have had no problems when the outside slide mount has been removed. On the other hand I have had major problems with the Lee System using both the regular mount and the Pro Hood when mounted on my 50mm CF lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_franc Posted June 28, 2002 Author Share Posted June 28, 2002 Thank you all so much. I have few Cokin filters and also some Hoya squares so I am glad I'll be able to use it. I realise that the Lee system is much nicer but I didn't want to invest in the holders AND teo different hoods (normal and wide angle). Thank you for all the replies. BTW, I wonder if indeed the Cokin filters are as bad as some claim. Aside from the danger of flare, the filters (red, yellow, green) in B&W photography don't fulfill any optical changes to the direction of the light in a way a lens does, so unless there were bubles in the glass (plastic) they can't do much wrong. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 I have a Cokin P holder, with B60 adapter, and used the Tiffen graduated ND filters in it on the 903SWC with no problem. I also have a SWC/M, but have not tried the series 8 adapter (do they even make one?) for the Cokin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_franc Posted June 28, 2002 Author Share Posted June 28, 2002 My SWC/M has the Bay 60 CF lens. My 60mm C lens has the thread. I fust got the Cokin 67mm adaptor and it has the right pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 wooohoooo you're right! The only filter I have for the older lens is a drop in skylite. I'm doin the happy dance with the 67mm news..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_hicks___ Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 The thread isn't the standard 67mm filter thread; some filters will work fine and some will bind. Don't force anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_franc Posted June 29, 2002 Author Share Posted June 29, 2002 I know. That is why I was so suprised when the Cokin 67 screwed so easily on my 60mm C lens. I don't know if Cokin makes this adapter with the Hassy pitch or if they just make it within very broad specs and I got very lucky. If that is the case than indeed, please be very careful trying it on your Biogon. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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