I cannot seem to locate an 85mm filter for the front of my Canon J17 lens. Does anyone know who has such a beast?
I want a top-quality multi-coated unit for a top broadcast quality lens, NOT a milk bottle bottom. :)
Try Optex for a start.
Already tried Optex Alan, it was my first port of call. Optex are an APV sponsor after all. They have tons of great stuff like Tiffen PDFs etc. on-line, but I couldn't see any 85mm ones anywhere! I am sure they could get me one, but I really wanted to read some specs on-line first before making a decision.
Perhaps I will have to start my own shop? :D
Fair enough, I'd guessed you'd already tried, but it would have been my first port of call. How about Jessops?
I got mine from Mitcorp http://www.mitcorp.co.uk
However I now much prefer a mattebox with the even more expensive 4x4's and 4x5's! So if anyone knows where to get reasonably priced Shneider filters in the UK I'd love to know. In the US I can get them for around £114. They cost over £200 over here!
Although not listed in their online shop Denton Photo Optics might be able to source one.
Speak to Dave on 0161 336 4603.
http://www.ukcamera.com/denton/shlenses.htm
Gavin
You're right to be looking out for a top quality multi-coated filter Chrome. How often have I seen a non coated 'Jessops UV' being used as a protector on very expensive lenses? Very often, that what.
I point out that the user wouldn't have dreampt of buying the Pentax/Nikon/Canon/Leica lens if it had been fitted with a completely uncoated front element, and quite rightly so. I have a little set-up demo that I can show people who poo-poo my multi-coated filter insistance. Immediately on seeing the proof I have another convert, and the uncoated filter is flipped into the bin, where it belongs.
Which is why I'm so surprised that so many of the 4 x 4s I see appear to be completely uncoated. Hooding and flagging is certailny not the complete answer by any means.
tom.