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heavyweather !4AIf7oXcbA
Sup /p/

I need to buy some filters, and I'm going to be invested in some bizarre lens sizes in the near future. Are there any downsides to buying all 77mm filters (besides the cost) and just getting step-up rings for my 52mm and 67mm filter-ring lenses?

Will I encounter more or less vignetting by using a step-up ring? Also, any compelling reasons not to buy B+W filters? I mean, it's fukken Schneider.
>> Anonymous
Compelling reasons not to buy B+W filters: price

It's a hassle to walk around with big filters on the lenses, but if you can afford it (don't forget to get a couple 77mm lens caps for the larger filters), you'll have less vignetting.

A wierd coincidence, i JUST got my 72mm B+W polarizer in the mail today, I love the thing. Very heavy, metal construction, smooth rotation.
>> heavyweather !4AIf7oXcbA
Keh has a 77mm Circular Polarizer from B+W in "New" condition for like $115 or around there. Total steal, compared to my local shop. My local place only carries Promaster and Hoya branded filters. I have no idea who manufactures the Promaster kind, but both of them use aluminum frames as opposed to the brass ones used by Heliopan and B+W, so I think I'll go for the B+W when cash rolls around.
>> Anonymous
i bought a 72mm kaesemann circular polarizer from B+W and i must say, its awesome. it was only like $140 or so from B+H and its worth it. they dont actually cost -that- much more than other good filters, and the quality is top notch
>> pskaught
no downside, infact, its what I should have done, instead of buying multiple sizes.

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