Filter sizes adaptable? at DVinfo.net

Scott Moore · February 4th, 2003, 09:04 PM

Probably a dumb question, but here goes:
I just acquired a nice Tiffen filter set for my GL1
(58mm) / is it possible, by way of a step-down ring,
to use these on my XL1 as well? - or is the 58-72mm
too great of a size drop?

Jeff Donald · February 4th, 2003, 09:55 PM

You might get away with it if you shot in telephoto, stop your lens way down (F/16 or more). But that is too limited to be practical. You can go the other way though, 58mm to 72mm via a step-up ring. that will work with everything except extreme wide angle.

Scott Moore · February 4th, 2003, 11:11 PM

I guess I'm still a little dense on this -

are you saying use a step UP ring rather than a
step DOWN ring?

and the operation would be:
XL1>step up ring>58mm filter?

OR am I missing your point completely?

Dylan Couper · February 5th, 2003, 01:24 AM

Jeff means you can use a 72mm filter on your GL1 via a 58mm to 72mm step up ring. To use your 58mm filter on the 72mm threaded XL1, you'd need a 72mm to 58mm step down ring.

If it was me, I wouldn't bother using the 58mm filter on the XL1, unless like Jeff says, you plan on shooting only telephoto stuff.

February 4th, 2003, 09:04 PM	#1
Scott Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 48	Filter sizes adaptable? Probably a dumb question, but here goes: I just acquired a nice Tiffen filter set for my GL1 (58mm) / is it possible, by way of a step-down ring, to use these on my XL1 as well? - or is the 58-72mm too great of a size drop?

February 4th, 2003, 09:55 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You might get away with it if you shot in telephoto, stop your lens way down (F/16 or more). But that is too limited to be practical. You can go the other way though, 58mm to 72mm via a step-up ring. that will work with everything except extreme wide angle. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 4th, 2003, 11:11 PM	#3
Scott Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 48	I guess I'm still a little dense on this - are you saying use a step UP ring rather than a step DOWN ring? and the operation would be: XL1>step up ring>58mm filter? OR am I missing your point completely?

February 5th, 2003, 01:24 AM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Jeff means you can use a 72mm filter on your GL1 via a 58mm to 72mm step up ring. To use your 58mm filter on the 72mm threaded XL1, you'd need a 72mm to 58mm step down ring. If it was me, I wouldn't bother using the 58mm filter on the XL1, unless like Jeff says, you plan on shooting only telephoto stuff.