Where to buy filters

silverbullet · 05-03-2007, 02:58 PM

With my slowly expanding collection of lenses, I find myself in need of some filters. I thought I'd ask the knowledgable folks here for suggestions where to buy from. Filter Connection (2filters.com) seems to have a good reputation, and has low shipping costs to Canada. Any other suggestions?

Chris

macdaddy · 05-03-2007, 05:46 PM

My experience has been that B & H has as good a selection and slightly better pricing, at least for the 8 or so I've bought. YMMV.
Rob W

roy · 05-03-2007, 05:57 PM

i HIGHLY recommend
CameraGear.com - Official Site
no probs ever

ericc · 05-03-2007, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by roy

i HIGHLY recommend
CameraGear.com - Official Site
no probs ever

Same here.

Disclaimer: I went to grad school with the owners, but that doesn't change the fact that they have good prices on quality goods.

Rick · 05-03-2007, 11:21 PM

www.hvStar.com (MaxSaver, BestEastern, hkDirect, hvPhoto)

silverbullet · 05-04-2007, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by roy

i HIGHLY recommend
CameraGear.com - Official Site
no probs ever

"to many countries outside of the USA for only $20 USD (via FedEx)."

As any Canadians who have ever shipped from the US know, this is a deal killer. Courier fees for clearing customs can add 50% to the shipped price. Unless they will ship USPS to Canada, this is a non-starter. Have to look into it.

Not to mention that $20USD is about $15 too high! The shipping price in the US is fair though. Hopefully they will ship by post for a reasonable price.

Thanks for the replies. I have some reading and emailing to do.

Chris

G M Fude · 05-08-2007, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by Rick

www.hvStar.com (MaxSaver, BestEastern, hkDirect, hvPhoto)

A second thumbs-up for these guys. Fast delivery, good prices, and well packaged. I do admit to only having ordered from them once (parcel arrived this week).

silverbullet · 05-08-2007, 02:23 PM

No reply after 4 days from CameraGear.com, re: wether they will ship USPS to Canada. Not looking good. I'll give them until the weekend before I dismiss them as a possibility.

Chris

mickeyobe · 05-16-2007, 01:36 PM

I will reiterate what silverbullet says. Courier service from the USA can be very expensive and is never the same that they quote to the American senders. USPS is reliable.

You might want to look into the Cokin filter system.

Mickey

Bob Tuttle · 05-20-2007, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by ericc

Same here.

Disclaimer: I went to grad school with the owners, but that doesn't change the fact that they have good prices on quality goods.

Grat source for adapter rings. Up size or down size and they are cheap.

05-03-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
silverbullet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 212	Where to buy filters With my slowly expanding collection of lenses, I find myself in need of some filters. I thought I'd ask the knowledgable folks here for suggestions where to buy from. Filter Connection (2filters.com) seems to have a good reputation, and has low shipping costs to Canada. Any other suggestions? Chris

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macdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dahlonega, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	My experience has been that B & H has as good a selection and slightly better pricing, at least for the 8 or so I've bought. YMMV. Rob W

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ericc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Oklahoma Posts: 412	Originally posted by roy i HIGHLY recommend CameraGear.com - Official Site no probs ever Same here. Disclaimer: I went to grad school with the owners, but that doesn't change the fact that they have good prices on quality goods.

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silverbullet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 212 Original Poster	Originally posted by roy i HIGHLY recommend CameraGear.com - Official Site no probs ever "to many countries outside of the USA for only $20 USD (via FedEx)." As any Canadians who have ever shipped from the US know, this is a deal killer. Courier fees for clearing customs can add 50% to the shipped price. Unless they will ship USPS to Canada, this is a non-starter. Have to look into it. Not to mention that $20USD is about $15 too high! The shipping price in the US is fair though. Hopefully they will ship by post for a reasonable price. Thanks for the replies. I have some reading and emailing to do. Chris

05-08-2007, 03:32 AM	#7
G M Fude Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 439	Originally posted by Rick www.hvStar.com (MaxSaver, BestEastern, hkDirect, hvPhoto) A second thumbs-up for these guys. Fast delivery, good prices, and well packaged. I do admit to only having ordered from them once (parcel arrived this week).

05-08-2007, 02:23 PM	#8
silverbullet Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 212 Original Poster	No reply after 4 days from CameraGear.com, re: wether they will ship USPS to Canada. Not looking good. I'll give them until the weekend before I dismiss them as a possibility. Chris

05-16-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	I will reiterate what silverbullet says. Courier service from the USA can be very expensive and is never the same that they quote to the American senders. USPS is reliable. You might want to look into the Cokin filter system. Mickey

05-20-2007, 02:17 PM	#10
Bob Tuttle Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lakeway, Texas Posts: 313	Originally posted by ericc Same here. Disclaimer: I went to grad school with the owners, but that doesn't change the fact that they have good prices on quality goods. Grat source for adapter rings. Up size or down size and they are cheap.

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