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Old 08-10-2007, 08:52   #1 (permalink)
Snapper_Kev
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This is my first post since my introduction so please be gentle - I'm still learning

I will receive my new Nikon D40x in a few days which is being supplied with the kit 28-50 Lens...

I will be looking into a few new lenses once I get a hang of the 40x - probably a 50 - 200zoom & wide angle... Just for those outdoor landscapes. But they are a fair way down the track.

In the meantime I plan to make the most of the supplied lense but also want to ensure I protect it from accidental scratches (and providing adequate filtration).

I have read a few good articles on pixalo regarding filters. The bulk of the photo's I take take are outdoors (combination of portrait & landsacpe) mostly in bright light with reflective water in the background.

I'm thinking I will need a UV & Polarising filter just to get me started...

So to the questions!

I see a number of different brands advertised on the likes of eBay: Namely Hoya, Massa and a few "No Name" brands of filters.

Is there a brand of filter that I should be looking for as a better quality or more importantly is there a brand I should steer clear off ?

Given the nature of the subject material I work with, do these two filters I suggested give me adequate filtration or should I be looking for something else?

Off course any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated...

Cheers,

Kev

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