What to spend on filters?

(goinbigg17) · (goinbigg17) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-10-2009, 6:16 PM

I only have the kit glass for my D40 currently but want to get a neutral density and polarizing filter. What price would get me something decent without going super overboard? Is the $25 range ones okay?

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 08-10-2009, 6:47 PM

Who makes them that cheap for DSLR lenses? If you can get a tiffen or sunpack for that price they'll probably be OK. Why do you want an ND?

(goinbigg17) · (goinbigg17) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-10-2009, 6:58 PM

I had read the ND was good for landscape's, which tends to be most of my pictures. Is that not right? Looking on B&H they seem to start around $25 and go up. If I need to be schooled on filters I'm open to suggestions any information you would like to share.

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 08-10-2009, 7:38 PM

The ND is my favorite filter so far. It's great for long exposure day time shots.

(wakechic82) · (wakechic82) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 08-11-2009, 7:32 PM

What brand of filters does everyone use? I'm very curious of what kind to get.

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 08-11-2009, 7:44 PM

I have Hoya UV filters on all my lenses, mostly to protect the glass.