Filter holder for 31mm Limited?

Peter Nutkins · 03-20-2017, 01:03 AM

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Hi everyone,

Has anyone got a solution for using filters with the lovely 31mm Limited lens?

I have a screw in CPL and ND that work fine, but would like to use grad ND etc.....the little hood means that a filter holder does not attach..

Have. a great day!

Peter

jawsy · 03-20-2017, 01:10 AM

The Cokin filters have a removable mounting plate. I have one that fits the FA77. I'm guessing the others have the same features.

You'll need to buy the plate separate to the standard 77mm that comes with the standard offering.

edin_togger · 03-20-2017, 03:16 AM - **1 Like**

Peter,

I purchased a filter adapter tube which basically screws onto the 58mm thread and extends it - like this (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003B3DZ3M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

This allows me to then use a step up ring to attach this to the larger adapters for my Lee SW150 holder although it does result in significant vignetting unfortunately.
I may pick up a couple of slim circular 58mm for this lens, although I have considered selling it and just picking up the FA35/2 as stopped down its meant to be very good on the K1 and doesn't have the same filter issues!

mikeSF · 03-20-2017, 03:40 AM

i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck

**jlstrawman** · 03-20-2017, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck

Great tip, Mike. What is your recommended method for removing glass from filter rings without cutting yourself or damaging
anything?

**RKKS08** · 03-20-2017, 08:22 AM

I always use pliers to brake the glass, and also to remove the remaining pieces. You may wrap it in some clothes for the first access.

stevebrot · 03-20-2017, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Great tip, Mike. What is your recommended method for removing glass from filter rings without cutting yourself or damaging
anything?

The glass is usually held in place by a threaded retaining ring with two slots intended to engage with a spanner-type wrench. In a pinch a screwdriver or some other tool (e.g. small putty knife or large pencil eraser) may be used.

Steve

mikeSF · 03-20-2017, 09:39 AM

what steve said, pry the retainer ring.
But, I have used a hammer and awl to cleanly make a crack and then press the shards through the ring(wearing a glove), into a trash can.

mikeSF · 03-20-2017, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Place the filter in a ziplock bag, zip the bag closed, then smash/remove the glass... Once the glass has been removed, extract the filter's metal ring, then re-zip the bag and deposit it along with the 'bagged' glass shards in the trash.

Easy... M

and there it is.
put that in the wiki.
lol

tabl10s · 03-20-2017, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by mikeSF

i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck

What replaced the filters?

**lithedreamer** · 03-20-2017, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Peter Nutkins

Hi everyone,

Has anyone got a solution for using filters with the lovely 31mm Limited lens?

I have a screw in CPL and ND that work fine, but would like to use grad ND etc.....the little hood means that a filter holder does not attach..

Have. a great day!

Peter

I use a spacer ring to get the filter threads past the built-in lens hood.

mikeSF · 03-20-2017, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

What replaced the filters?

i migrated to exposure blending instead & prefer the results.

**lithedreamer** · 03-20-2017, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

i migrated to exposure blending instead & prefer the results.

Do you only use ND filters? I don't see how those could replace circular polarisers or IR filters.

mikeSF · 03-20-2017, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lithedreamer

Do you only use ND filters? I don't see how those could replace circular polarisers or IR filters.

I don't need a filter holder for polarizers nor solid ND filters - which i do use often.
But instead of grad filters, i use exposure blending. Sorry I wasn't clear.

Peter Nutkins · 03-21-2017, 11:23 AM

Thank you all for your responses....much appreciated!

Peter

03-20-2017, 01:03 AM	#1
Peter Nutkins Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Exeter Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Filter holder for 31mm Limited? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi everyone, Has anyone got a solution for using filters with the lovely 31mm Limited lens? I have a screw in CPL and ND that work fine, but would like to use grad ND etc.....the little hood means that a filter holder does not attach.. Have. a great day! Peter

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03-20-2017, 01:10 AM	#2
jawsy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 422	The Cokin filters have a removable mounting plate. I have one that fits the FA77. I'm guessing the others have the same features. You'll need to buy the plate separate to the standard 77mm that comes with the standard offering.

03-20-2017, 03:16 AM - 1 Like	#3
edin_togger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 76	Peter, I purchased a filter adapter tube which basically screws onto the 58mm thread and extends it - like this (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003B3DZ3M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) This allows me to then use a step up ring to attach this to the larger adapters for my Lee SW150 holder although it does result in significant vignetting unfortunately. I may pick up a couple of slim circular 58mm for this lens, although I have considered selling it and just picking up the FA35/2 as stopped down its meant to be very good on the K1 and doesn't have the same filter issues!

03-20-2017, 03:40 AM	#4
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck

03-20-2017, 07:16 AM	#5
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by mikeSF i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck Great tip, Mike. What is your recommended method for removing glass from filter rings without cutting yourself or damaging anything?

03-20-2017, 08:22 AM	#6
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	I always use pliers to brake the glass, and also to remove the remaining pieces. You may wrap it in some clothes for the first access.

03-20-2017, 09:22 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jlstrawman Great tip, Mike. What is your recommended method for removing glass from filter rings without cutting yourself or damaging anything? The glass is usually held in place by a threaded retaining ring with two slots intended to engage with a spanner-type wrench. In a pinch a screwdriver or some other tool (e.g. small putty knife or large pencil eraser) may be used. Steve

03-20-2017, 09:39 AM	#8
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	what steve said, pry the retainer ring. But, I have used a hammer and awl to cleanly make a crack and then press the shards through the ring(wearing a glove), into a trash can.

03-20-2017, 10:16 AM	#9
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Place the filter in a ziplock bag, zip the bag closed, then smash/remove the glass... Once the glass has been removed, extract the filter's metal ring, then re-zip the bag and deposit it along with the 'bagged' glass shards in the trash. Easy... M and there it is. put that in the wiki. lol

03-20-2017, 10:40 AM	#10
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by mikeSF i no longer use grads, but for the FA31, I had simply removed the glass from two 58mm UV filters and used the rings as a spacer, giving just enough clearance for the filter holder to attach. Simple and effective. good luck What replaced the filters?

03-20-2017, 11:45 AM	#11
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by Peter Nutkins Hi everyone, Has anyone got a solution for using filters with the lovely 31mm Limited lens? I have a screw in CPL and ND that work fine, but would like to use grad ND etc.....the little hood means that a filter holder does not attach.. Have. a great day! Peter I use a spacer ring to get the filter threads past the built-in lens hood.

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03-20-2017, 11:58 AM	#12
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by tabl10s What replaced the filters? i migrated to exposure blending instead & prefer the results.

03-20-2017, 03:00 PM	#13
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by mikeSF i migrated to exposure blending instead & prefer the results. Do you only use ND filters? I don't see how those could replace circular polarisers or IR filters.

03-20-2017, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#14
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by lithedreamer Do you only use ND filters? I don't see how those could replace circular polarisers or IR filters. I don't need a filter holder for polarizers nor solid ND filters - which i do use often. But instead of grad filters, i use exposure blending. Sorry I wasn't clear.

03-21-2017, 11:23 AM	#15
Peter Nutkins Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Exeter Photos: Albums Posts: 442 Original Poster	Thank you all for your responses....much appreciated! Peter