Cokin or cokin knock off?

paddlerx

is this just knock off crap or is it worth getting?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ND4-Neutral-Density-Plexiglas-Filter-for-Cokin-P-ND4_W0QQitemZ150182537297QQihZ005QQcategoryZ30041QQcmdZViewItem

and similarly for the holders etc?

seems too good to be true. so it likely is huh?

thanks.

gryphonslair99

I think by asking the question you pretty much answered it as well. Plexiglass. There is some real photo quality stuff. NOT!

Seriously. Good filters cost money. I'm always amazed to see someone spend $1600 on a 70-200 f2.8L IS and put a $7.00 UV filter on it for protection that they bought at some discount store and then they can't figure out why their images are soft. Like buying a Lamborgini and putting on Wal-marts cheapest tires on it.

In the digital age, the need for filters is pretty much down to circular polarizers and ND filters. Spend some decent money on the filters you need, plan ahead in buying the size you need and take good care of them. They will last a lifetime.

ian408

The optical quality of glass or plastic is important to the final product, the
photo.

You'd be better off not purchasing the knock-off if you can avoid it.

claudermilk

I wouldn't touch it. The descriptions can't make up their mind if it's plexi or glass. Which says they don't know, don't care, or are dishonest, or a combination of the above.