jcolson

<p>I have this lens also and have used it on my Canon 5D extensively. I covered the rear element well and used a dremel to reduce the height of the rear lens protector to clear the mirror. Works fantastic and with my OM Olympus 24mm f/2.8, it covers all my wide needs.</p>

<p>Jim:<br>

Thanks for the link. I'm considering canceling my order for the Big Stopper which would save me big bucks and going down the step up ring road. Any reason why more folks don't go this route over all the filters, adapters and holder system. Seems like a no brainer from a cost standpoint and if the B+W is workable, I'm all in. Would love to hear the pitfalls or disadvantages of the screw on system. I'm perfectly fine with tripod, metering and focus without filter and then applying filter.</p>

<p>Michael,<br>

Sounds like a viable solution. I'm going to pull the trigger and see how it goes. Any other input or advice is appreciated.<br>

Thanks Again!</p>

<p>John,<br>

Thanks for the response. By larger, do you mean say a 55mm filter or even larger. I have a Canon 17-40 and a 24-105mm, but those are 77mm filter size. I doubt I could buy a 77mm filter and use a 49 and 52mm step up ring to get to 77mm filter. Is this possible? Seems like a huge leap from 49mm to 77mm.</p>

<p>Here is my issue:<br>

I have a Canon 5D and use older manual focus lens of both Nikon with 52mm filter size and Olympus Zuiko with 49mm threads. I want 10 stop ND and researched the Lee and Cokin options but cost wise seemed out of my budget. Specifically, I want to use my Nikon 20mm and 24mm but with the option of using my Olympus 24mm as well. Vignetting is a concern mainly but also I understand screwing on and off filter can be an issue. </p>

<p>These B+W ND filters are about $63 each or $126 for the pair<br>

The question is:<br>

Will the B+W screw-on filters pose any issues other than the hassle of off and on changing? Will they vignette with the slim line on 20mm or cause imaqe degradation due to distance of filter to lens versus a Drop-In filter<br>

Thank You</p>

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<p>ROLLEI TLR WIDE</p>

<p>I concur with JDM. You must go full-frame. Coming from 35mm film, you will be sadly dissapointed in the crop sensor viewfinder. It's like the difference in looking through a key hole versus looking through a picture window. It really is amazing to hold a crop camera next to a full-frame and see the difference throught the viewfinder. I use Canon 5D, available in mint condition used for around $1200 now. The beauty is you can now use Nikon and Olympus manual focus lens on the Canon mount very easily. I have lots of Oly and Nikon lens and only own the Canon 70-200mmL when I need it for an event. You can buy several excellent primes for the cost of one of the newer auto focus lens. Get a 24mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8, and 105mm f/2.5. Better yet, if you have any manual focus Nikon lens, all you need is a $25-$60 adapter. If you came from film, it is as close to the perfect marriage as you'll find.</p>

<p>Mine has to be a early version Tamron Adaptall 80-200 f/2.8. My Canon 70-200mmL is sitting in a closet.... I like it that much. I paid $100 for an Olympus OM-1 it was attached to. Great find!</p>

<p>Mine has to be a early version Tamron Adaptall 80-200 f/2.8. My Canon 70-200mmL is sitting in a closet.... I like it that much. I payed $100 for an Olympus OM-1 it was attached to. Great find!</p>

The beauty of the older manual focus Nikon lens is their size. I love draggin around a 50mm f/1.2, on the camera, a 35mm f/2 in one coat pocket and a 105mm f/2.5 in the other.

Oh, and did I mention image quality.

Buy a Olympus to EOS adapter and a used Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 and the next time you drop it you can pick it up and keep shooting, and, the photos will come out better.

Elmo -

Can you provide a email or phone number regarding the 50?

 

Thank You!

Canon G2, no weight and worked great indoors and out. Go enjoy the Mall and Georgetown and give yourself a chance to take it all in.