Filter step up worth it?

[BrianLy]

I just ordered my 18-105 lens for a walk around, is it worth it for me to get the step up too 77 filter size? I don't plan on removing the filter.

 

[tirediron]

It depends; you may get slight vignetting at 18-19mm without it, but at the same time, than you will also have to buy a larger lens cap.

 

[BrianLy]

Let's say money isn't a problem, would you if you were in my shoe?

 

[Vtec44]

Let's say money isn't a problem, would you if you were in my shoe?

If money isn't a problem, I'd by a filter for each lens.

 

[Tomasko]

Let's say money isn't a problem, would you if you were in my shoe?

If money isn't a problem, I'd by a filter for each lens.

And some backup ones too, in case someone damages them

 

[BrianLy]

One filter to a lens is what I have been doing, is there any benefit from the step up is all I'm wondering.

 

[analog.universe]

If your filters aren't causing vignetting (and they shouldn't be if you're just using one), then the reason to use a step up is so that you can share 1 filter on multiple lenses. For my setup, I have UV filters that I use for protection, one for each lens. These stay attached _most_ of the time. I'll take them off if I'm shooting into a light source that's causing flare. I also have a circular polarizer and a neutral density filter in the size of my largest lens, with step up rings so I can attach them to smaller lenses. I'll take the UV's off if I'm going to be using one of the other filters as well.

 

[BrianLy]

Is there much of a difference between Hoya and Tiffen filters?

 

[analog.universe]

I've not used either of those, but Heliopan and B+W are both great. Hoya seems to be regarded pretty well from what I've heard.

The main things I look for when buying filters are:
Brass ring mount, to reduce the likelihood that it gets deformed and stuck on the lens, as well as for long term durability.
Multi-coated glass. Multi-coating comes in a bunch of varieties... at the very least you want coatings to suppress flare and reflections. Additionally you can get coatings that improve durability.

 

[Big Mike]

If money isn't a problem, why not buy a better lens? :er:

 

[BrianLy]

If money isn't a problem, why not buy a better lens? :er:

I was looking at the 18-200 but I don't see myself using the 150-200 a lot since I had the 55-200, and the 18-135 has no VR so I settle with this. And my brother and cousins uses my camera a lot.

 

[Big Mike]

I meant something like the 17-55m F2.8, 24-70mm F2.8, 70-200mm F2.8.

 

[BrianLy]

When I said money isn't an issue, I do not mean I have thousands to spend bro, I mean you see the filters online, they go for no more then $100 for a UV filter.