Filters for Nikon 12-24

nxthreenxthree Registered Users Posts: 84 Big grins
edited March 11, 2009 in Accessories
Do I need to use "slim" filters on the 12-24 to prevent vignetting? Anyone know if a standard B+W 77mm UV filter will vignette at 12mm?

I know UV filters are considered a no-no most of the time, but I have kids that like to reach out for the camera. I'd rather them dirty a filter, then dirty an element.

Thanks,
Brian

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited March 7, 2009
    Yes, it would appear that you need very thin filters on that lens and you may still have some vignetting at 12mm. Read here about 3/4 of the way down the page:

    http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:nOdwnaFqpMYJ:www.bythom.com/1224lens.htm+nikon+12-24+filter&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us
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  • dangindangin Registered Users Posts: 458 Major grins
    edited March 8, 2009
    hoya makes a "thin" UV filter that's reasonably priced. if you're looking for the least expensive, ritz's "pro" line is also pretty thin. not sure if it'll prevent all vignetting; however if you're worried about someone reaching out, it could save you some element headaches. i wouldn't be too worried about it though. it could be worse... i've got the 14-24mm f/2.8. there is no possibility for a front filter due to the bulbous front element. rolleyes1.gif
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  • nxthreenxthree Registered Users Posts: 84 Big grins
    edited March 8, 2009
    It's been a few years since I've had to buy any filters. Hoya and B+W still some of the best? I'd prefer quality... but under $100.
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited March 8, 2009
    nxthree wrote:
    It's been a few years since I've had to buy any filters. Hoya and B+W still some of the best? I'd prefer quality... but under $100.

    Hoya multi-coated (HMC) tend to be pretty good quality and yes, the B+W brand is well respected.

    A popular on-line source for filters is at:

    http://www.hvstar.com

    Whatever you get, test it on the lens to know the qualities and properties in different situations. You can always remove the filter in those situations where it doesn't work very well.

    I generally leave the filter on and then remove it when I know it may cause problems. It's just so much easier to keep the lens clean with a filter on it.
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  • nxthreenxthree Registered Users Posts: 84 Big grins
    edited March 8, 2009
    Thanks ziggy... That site has everything.
  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2009
    When I had this lens for a Canon mount, I didn't see any vignetting with a regular UV filter. With a regular thickness polarizer, I did see it till about 13mm focal length.

    If you can borrow a regular UV filter, you may want to see if it works before spending more for a thin one.

    Thin one will be fine of course, but one thing I don't like about them is that you can't put your lenscap over them, unlike a regular thickness UV filter.

    Oops, for whatever reason I thought it was a Tokina 12-24mm.
    Ken Rockwell states that regular UV filter does not cause a problem though.
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/comparison-filters.htm
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