richard_boon

Robert, thanks for your reply. I went onto Cokin's site and found a nice PDF chart of their ND filters.

It was too late to cancel/change the order (it made up part of a much larger order) but it doesn't matter as it was only ?9.99 and I'm sure I'll find a use for it, everyone should have a ND filter in their arsenal right?

As for a grad filter, I've purchased the P121M ND4 Gradual Grey filter as well now so I think I'm covered. (Unless I've understood that wrong too and still not bought the right thing!! - I wouldn't put it passed me!)

Thanks for all your help guys, just looking forward to testing it all out now!

Regards

Thanks for the response guys, really appreciated.

And don't worry, I will steer well clear of round grad NDs.

However, and I know this is stupid (I'm so new to NDs) but I think I've made a mistake and purchased the wrong filter. I ordered the P153 ND4x filter, but it doesn't say gradual or graduated in the title, does this mean I've just bought a filter that will reduce light intake but not help me balance my ground with my sky??

The text on the link...

https://www.picstop.co.uk/Cokin-Filter-System-/Cokin-P153-Neutral-Density-P-Series-Filter---ND4x

...says

"An ND4x Neutral Density P-Series filter has a progressive graduation from the middle to the top of the filter."

That makes it sound like a grad?? I'm so confused, because on the same site there is one like this...

https://www.picstop.co.uk/Cokin-Filter-System-/Cokin-P120-Gradual-Grey-ND1.7-P-Series-Filter---G1

...which actually says gradual grey and has a picture of a filter with one half white and the other grey!

Help!

Thanks for your reply James, I have decided to opt for the Cokin P Series for now, it was a little confusing at first, what with all the options, but the Cokin P Series with adapter for my 72mm seems to fit the bill for what I need.

I have opted for the P series rather than a round ND filter because I want the flexibility.

The issue with vignetting on wide angles isn't too much of a worry for me initially, as I don't own any other lens, but I am looking into getting a super-wide angle, so will perhaps need to reconsider my choice then and buy something specifically for that.

Mind you, I'm hoping that I won't suffer any vignetting when at the 18mm end. Anyone know if this is likely from their experience with the Cokin P Series?

I have gone for a Cokin P153 NDx4 filter which I hope will suffice as I'm running out of budget!

I have to admit that I'm still concerned that I'm going to find the whole thing a little fiddly in comparison to using a circular one, but if the results are better then so be it.

I will soon know after testing!

Thanks again

Richard

Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum so please be gentle with me.

I have just purchased the 18-200mm Nikon Nikkor DX VR lens to go with my D40x,

and now i'm looking at kitting it out with some new filters.

The one filter type I'm struggling with is the neutral density filter and any

help here would be greatly appreciated.

In my research I have sort of established that to begin with I should ideally

go with an ND4 (0.6) soft grad, and I've also established that rectangle/square

is better than round because they're more flexible in positioning the

graduation.

My real problem is that I find myself a little overwhelmed by the amount of

varying types on the market, from Cokin P Series to Lee to everything else.

I'm really after someone to point me in the right direction.

Round screw on filters seem so much easier to use, but like I mentioned, don't

seem to offer the best use other than for flat line horizons. Does anyone

disagree?

There's so much on the market that I'm a little lost as to what to go for. Are

there any kits that anyone knows of that come with the holder, the adapter and

some filters?

Can anyone recommend a make, size, type etc?

This is obviously for landscaping.

All help of any kind is GREATLY appreciated.

Kind Regards

Richard