Macro filters

lauravp77 · 08-26-2016, 07:42 AM

I was soooo excited this morning! My macro lens filter set came, and then I opened up the package and tried to put one on... only to discover that, while I *thought* my lens was a 62mm, it is actually a 72mm...

photolady95 · 08-26-2016, 07:46 AM

That's too bad Laura. Do you have the option to return them? If so, do so. What lens did you buy these for? I thought someone on the forum told you the filter size, did they not?

**pepperberry farm** · 08-26-2016, 07:55 AM

oops.... what lens?

photolady95 · 08-26-2016, 07:58 AM

I hear an echo.

Originally posted by photolady95

What lens did you buy these for?

**pepperberry farm** · 08-26-2016, 08:22 AM

yep - pretty quiet out here...

(:

serothis · 08-26-2016, 08:42 AM

Do you have any other lenses that use a 62mm filter? If not the obvious answer to to get one to fit that filter size

**BigDave** · 08-26-2016, 08:44 AM

If you cannot return them, you can try a 72mm to 62mm step down ring. They are about 5 bucks or so. I usually go the other way, step up rings, but in a pinch.... Just be aware you may get vignetting with the step down rings.

PS- You may also just want to hang on to them depending on the cost. You WILL find a 62mm filter thread lens to use them on, eventually!

Not a Number · 08-26-2016, 08:47 AM

Depending on what you are shooting in macro some vignetting shouldn't matter. Depending on the magnification and the subject you'll probably be doing some cropping to begin with.

lauravp77 · 08-26-2016, 09:16 AM

I believe someone did recommend the set I bought, but I can't really fault them, as they didn't have my lens sitting in front of them. I bought them for a Tamron, 28-200mm 1:3.8-5.6 lens, which he guessed had a 62 mm thread. I didn't know any better how to check it on the actual lens itself, so I checked online, and it seemed to say that my lens was a 62mm thread. It isn't, but the lesson was well learned! I definitely won't make that mistake in the future, at least. I doubt it would be worth returning, as the kit was only worth $15 dollars, and as someone else pointed out, I may end up with a 62mm threaded lens down the road. I'll just hold on to them. It'll be a healthy reminder to not be so hasty!

**MJSfoto1956** · 08-26-2016, 09:19 AM

I think you will find that a "close up" filter can be successfully used on most lenses if it is 10mm (or less) smaller in diameter.
I have used a 58mm Canon 500 closeup filter on my 67mm Pentax DA* 60-250mm without any vignetting at all. YMMV

Michael

lauravp77 · 08-26-2016, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

I think you will find that a "close up" filter can be successfully used on most lenses if it is 10mm (or less) smaller in diameter.
I have used a 58mm Canon 500 closeup filter on my 67mm Pentax DA* 60-250mm without any vignetting at all. YMMV

Michael

I might try getting a step down lens. But, I think I will avoid buying online for the time being.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-26-2016, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by lauravp77

I *thought* my lens was a 62mm, it is actually a 72mm...

That's going to make it tricky to fit 'em.

Perhaps you could re list them for sale yourself, to recoup your outlay.

serothis · 08-26-2016, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That's going to make it tricky to fit 'em.

Perhaps you could re list them for sale yourself, to recoup your outlay.

There's no problem that duct tape can't solve.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-26-2016, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by serothis

There's no problem that duct tape can't solve.

But not what one could describe as... overly elegant.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-26-2016, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by lauravp77

I believe someone did recommend the set I bought, but I can't really fault them, as they didn't have my lens sitting in front of them. I bought them for a Tamron, 28-200mm 1:3.8-5.6 lens, which he guessed had a 62 mm thread. I didn't know any better how to check it on the actual lens itself, so I checked online, and it seemed to say that my lens was a 62mm thread. It isn't, but the lesson was well learned! I definitely won't make that mistake in the future, at least. I doubt it would be worth returning, as the kit was only worth $15 dollars, and as someone else pointed out, I may end up with a 62mm threaded lens down the road. I'll just hold on to them. It'll be a healthy reminder to not be so hasty!

Hi Laura. Sorry to hear of your " whoopsy." The lens data base here is quite extensive and it pays to give it a check sometimes.

Is this your lens? If so, the description gives most parameters. Cheers.

Tamron 171D, 271D, 571D AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 LD IF Aspherical Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

08-26-2016, 07:42 AM	#1
lauravp77 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 72	Macro filters I was soooo excited this morning! My macro lens filter set came, and then I opened up the package and tried to put one on... only to discover that, while I thought my lens was a 62mm, it is actually a 72mm...

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08-26-2016, 07:46 AM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	That's too bad Laura. Do you have the option to return them? If so, do so. What lens did you buy these for? I thought someone on the forum told you the filter size, did they not?

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,657	oops.... what lens?

08-26-2016, 07:58 AM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I hear an echo. Originally posted by photolady95 What lens did you buy these for?

08-26-2016, 08:22 AM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,657	yep - pretty quiet out here... (:

08-26-2016, 08:42 AM	#6
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Do you have any other lenses that use a 62mm filter? If not the obvious answer to to get one to fit that filter size

08-26-2016, 08:44 AM	#7
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	If you cannot return them, you can try a 72mm to 62mm step down ring. They are about 5 bucks or so. I usually go the other way, step up rings, but in a pinch.... Just be aware you may get vignetting with the step down rings. PS- You may also just want to hang on to them depending on the cost. You WILL find a 62mm filter thread lens to use them on, eventually!

08-26-2016, 08:47 AM	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Depending on what you are shooting in macro some vignetting shouldn't matter. Depending on the magnification and the subject you'll probably be doing some cropping to begin with.

08-26-2016, 09:16 AM	#9
lauravp77 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 72 Original Poster	I believe someone did recommend the set I bought, but I can't really fault them, as they didn't have my lens sitting in front of them. I bought them for a Tamron, 28-200mm 1:3.8-5.6 lens, which he guessed had a 62 mm thread. I didn't know any better how to check it on the actual lens itself, so I checked online, and it seemed to say that my lens was a 62mm thread. It isn't, but the lesson was well learned! I definitely won't make that mistake in the future, at least. I doubt it would be worth returning, as the kit was only worth $15 dollars, and as someone else pointed out, I may end up with a 62mm threaded lens down the road. I'll just hold on to them. It'll be a healthy reminder to not be so hasty!

08-26-2016, 09:19 AM	#10
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	I think you will find that a "close up" filter can be successfully used on most lenses if it is 10mm (or less) smaller in diameter. I have used a 58mm Canon 500 closeup filter on my 67mm Pentax DA* 60-250mm without any vignetting at all. YMMV Michael

08-26-2016, 09:40 AM	#11
lauravp77 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 72 Original Poster	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 I think you will find that a "close up" filter can be successfully used on most lenses if it is 10mm (or less) smaller in diameter. I have used a 58mm Canon 500 closeup filter on my 67mm Pentax DA* 60-250mm without any vignetting at all. YMMV Michael I might try getting a step down lens. But, I think I will avoid buying online for the time being.

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08-26-2016, 01:09 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by lauravp77 I thought my lens was a 62mm, it is actually a 72mm... That's going to make it tricky to fit 'em. Perhaps you could re list them for sale yourself, to recoup your outlay.

08-26-2016, 01:14 PM	#13
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Originally posted by Kerrowdown That's going to make it tricky to fit 'em. Perhaps you could re list them for sale yourself, to recoup your outlay. There's no problem that duct tape can't solve.

08-26-2016, 01:15 PM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	Originally posted by serothis There's no problem that duct tape can't solve. But not what one could describe as... overly elegant.

08-26-2016, 07:04 PM	#15
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by lauravp77 I believe someone did recommend the set I bought, but I can't really fault them, as they didn't have my lens sitting in front of them. I bought them for a Tamron, 28-200mm 1:3.8-5.6 lens, which he guessed had a 62 mm thread. I didn't know any better how to check it on the actual lens itself, so I checked online, and it seemed to say that my lens was a 62mm thread. It isn't, but the lesson was well learned! I definitely won't make that mistake in the future, at least. I doubt it would be worth returning, as the kit was only worth $15 dollars, and as someone else pointed out, I may end up with a 62mm threaded lens down the road. I'll just hold on to them. It'll be a healthy reminder to not be so hasty! Hi Laura. Sorry to hear of your " whoopsy." The lens data base here is quite extensive and it pays to give it a check sometimes. Is this your lens? If so, the description gives most parameters. Cheers. Tamron 171D, 271D, 571D AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 LD IF Aspherical Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database