GL2 Filter at DVinfo.net

Keith Luken · September 20th, 2002, 10:00 PM

OK I have seen some posts which urge to go naked on the lens, but under some scenarios I just get too nervous, especially out doors with wind and dirt and such. Sure glass is tough, but I am paranoid under some scenarios. With that said I am looking at the B + W US Haze 010 filter in multicoated. The question I have is the difference between the regular and slim filter. I understand the slim will prevent vignetting, but is that an issue on the GL2 at its widest or should I opt for the slim filter and get a new lens cap? It appears all their slim filters do not have outer threads, whihc i assume means the standard lens cap is no good. I am looking to do the same with my slumming ZR45MC. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Jeff Donald · September 20th, 2002, 10:49 PM

The slim is only necessary on ultra wide angle lenses. GL1/2 does not need the slim. I've been doing some tests with filters, judging flare and which filters do the best controlling or adding to it. B + W is probably the best that I've tested. I'm one of the guys that suggest going without filters also. Living and working in Florida I do alot of work near the beach (shooting nesting birds) and I only use filters out necessity. If it's sunny or near water cir. pol. and or ND. But if it's overcast the filter is probably off. Think of it as shooting in the green box/all auto mode. Your probably not going to get the best picture shooting that way. However, if your after every last bit of performence your equipment can give, only use the filter if the shot requires it.

Jeff

Frank Granovski · September 23rd, 2002, 02:48 PM

A slim line filter is just smaller. I prefer these, actually. And I do like the idea of leaving a UV/haze filter on to keep the lens clean and protected. B+W, Heliopan, make high quality filters, regular and "slim line."

Keith Luken · September 23rd, 2002, 05:55 PM

Thanks! I ordered B+W regular multicoated yesterday online, hopefully they will come later this week. Thats would be my only negative about buying from Zotz Digital. They were excellent with making sure I bought decent stuff and didn't buy any crap, yet for UV fliter they sold me Tiffen and I asked for polarizing filter and wound up with a Tiffen Black Mist Pro.

Frank Granovski · September 23rd, 2002, 08:20 PM

The Tiffen UV is just fine, and the Tiffen Black Pro Mist is the #1 warming filter used here in Vancouver for DV cams. Personally, I prefer Cokin warming filters (Sunsoft, 81A, 81B), and the Zeiss Softars from Heliopan. Both Heliopan and B+W use Schneider glass (Germany - Zeiss).

Keith Luken · September 23rd, 2002, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the info, I have read mixed reviews of Tiffen filters so I am going to go with B+W as they consistently get great reviews. I'll keep the Tiffen as a spare in case of emergency. Heliopan was harder to find in stock online.

Alex Dunn · September 24th, 2002, 07:56 AM

You don't want to use those Tiffens, in fact, you should send them to me right now so you don't ruin any more footage.

(just kidding, Tiffens are great!)

September 20th, 2002, 10:00 PM	#1
Keith Luken Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 200	GL2 Filter OK I have seen some posts which urge to go naked on the lens, but under some scenarios I just get too nervous, especially out doors with wind and dirt and such. Sure glass is tough, but I am paranoid under some scenarios. With that said I am looking at the B + W US Haze 010 filter in multicoated. The question I have is the difference between the regular and slim filter. I understand the slim will prevent vignetting, but is that an issue on the GL2 at its widest or should I opt for the slim filter and get a new lens cap? It appears all their slim filters do not have outer threads, whihc i assume means the standard lens cap is no good. I am looking to do the same with my slumming ZR45MC. Any thoughts? Thanks!

September 20th, 2002, 10:49 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The slim is only necessary on ultra wide angle lenses. GL1/2 does not need the slim. I've been doing some tests with filters, judging flare and which filters do the best controlling or adding to it. B + W is probably the best that I've tested. I'm one of the guys that suggest going without filters also. Living and working in Florida I do alot of work near the beach (shooting nesting birds) and I only use filters out necessity. If it's sunny or near water cir. pol. and or ND. But if it's overcast the filter is probably off. Think of it as shooting in the green box/all auto mode. Your probably not going to get the best picture shooting that way. However, if your after every last bit of performence your equipment can give, only use the filter if the shot requires it. Jeff

September 23rd, 2002, 02:48 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	A slim line filter is just smaller. I prefer these, actually. And I do like the idea of leaving a UV/haze filter on to keep the lens clean and protected. B+W, Heliopan, make high quality filters, regular and "slim line."

September 23rd, 2002, 05:55 PM	#4
Keith Luken Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 200	Thanks! I ordered B+W regular multicoated yesterday online, hopefully they will come later this week. Thats would be my only negative about buying from Zotz Digital. They were excellent with making sure I bought decent stuff and didn't buy any crap, yet for UV fliter they sold me Tiffen and I asked for polarizing filter and wound up with a Tiffen Black Mist Pro.

September 23rd, 2002, 08:20 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The Tiffen UV is just fine, and the Tiffen Black Pro Mist is the #1 warming filter used here in Vancouver for DV cams. Personally, I prefer Cokin warming filters (Sunsoft, 81A, 81B), and the Zeiss Softars from Heliopan. Both Heliopan and B+W use Schneider glass (Germany - Zeiss).

September 23rd, 2002, 08:31 PM	#6
Keith Luken Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 200	Thanks for the info, I have read mixed reviews of Tiffen filters so I am going to go with B+W as they consistently get great reviews. I'll keep the Tiffen as a spare in case of emergency. Heliopan was harder to find in stock online.

September 24th, 2002, 07:56 AM	#7
Alex Dunn Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 202	You don't want to use those Tiffens, in fact, you should send them to me right now so you don't ruin any more footage. (just kidding, Tiffens are great!)