Graduated ND Fliter size for 77mm lens cap??!

[freeflydive]

Hello everyone! I'm looking to purchase a soft graduated ND filter (3 stops) to fit my 77mm diameter lens (17-55mm/2.8). What size filter would I need to have enough space to move it up and down? Any setup recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Majdi

 

[blash]

What do you mean up or down? Sounds to me like you'd get a 77mm ND filter for a 77mm filter thread lens.

 

[Battou]

If I read that correctly, I believe you need drop in filters or the like.

 

[kundalini]

As a suggestion.......

Cokin GND filters

Adapter ring

Make sure you specify a 77mm filter size.

 

[freeflydive]

What do you mean up or down? Sounds to me like you'd get a 77mm ND filter for a 77mm filter thread lens.

I was refering to the drop-in filters and holders. I'm trying to figure out what size is suitable for a 77mm diameter lens which enables me to move the "graduated" portion up and down depending on the where I place the horizon as I compose the photograph. I'm looking at either a Lee or Tiffen filter...just need to figure out the size! I'd call a store, but I'm currently deployed to Iraq! sigh

Cheers,
Majdi

 

[kundalini]

Most Lee, Singh-Ray & Tiffen rectangular filters will fit the Cokin "P" series holder which is 84mm wide. You can slide the filter up/down to fit your scene.