"General brand" stepup rings any good? at DVinfo.net

Ralf Strandell · July 20th, 2004, 01:55 AM

Hi,

I have the option of using either

1) A "general brand" step-up ring 37mm->58mm
and some multicoated 58mm high quality filters + rubber hood

or

2) A smaller "B+W" step-up ring 37mm->52mm
and some multicoated 52mm high quality filters + rubber hood

The larger diameter 58mm filters would fit better in the front
of the camera (that is 60mm in diameter with 37mm threads)
and would be easier to use (turning the polarizer...). This
larger size would also minimize the possibility of vignetting
if I ever need to stack two-three filters + hood. Rubber hoods
are not low-profile usually...

What makes me doubt is the quality of the "general brand" step-up ring.

Should I get the "general brand" step-up ring from B&H or not? Will it affect the optical quality of the system? (missalignments, visible degradation)?

Bryan Beasleigh · July 20th, 2004, 10:12 AM

What is the difference in cost? The B+W definetly has the edge in the brand recognition department. I'd expect the B+W to be brass and well made.

Patricia Kim · July 20th, 2004, 12:39 PM

I have a general brand step-up ring that works fine (but I did make sure it's at least a metal one). I also have a B&W polarizer with a flaw in the front thread which I did not notice when I first received it. Go figure.

Bill Pryor · July 20th, 2004, 01:12 PM

I think I would go with the larger ring set that allows you to use the 58mm filters. If you got another camera in the future, there's a better chance the 58mm filters might still be useable. A perfectly good stepdown ring is only 5-10 bucks.

July 20th, 2004, 01:55 AM	#1
Ralf Strandell Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 180	"General brand" stepup rings any good? Hi, I have the option of using either 1) A "general brand" step-up ring 37mm->58mm and some multicoated 58mm high quality filters + rubber hood or 2) A smaller "B+W" step-up ring 37mm->52mm and some multicoated 52mm high quality filters + rubber hood The larger diameter 58mm filters would fit better in the front of the camera (that is 60mm in diameter with 37mm threads) and would be easier to use (turning the polarizer...). This larger size would also minimize the possibility of vignetting if I ever need to stack two-three filters + hood. Rubber hoods are not low-profile usually... What makes me doubt is the quality of the "general brand" step-up ring. Should I get the "general brand" step-up ring from B&H or not? Will it affect the optical quality of the system? (missalignments, visible degradation)?

July 20th, 2004, 10:12 AM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	What is the difference in cost? The B+W definetly has the edge in the brand recognition department. I'd expect the B+W to be brass and well made. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

July 20th, 2004, 12:39 PM	#3
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	I have a general brand step-up ring that works fine (but I did make sure it's at least a metal one). I also have a B&W polarizer with a flaw in the front thread which I did not notice when I first received it. Go figure.

July 20th, 2004, 01:12 PM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I think I would go with the larger ring set that allows you to use the 58mm filters. If you got another camera in the future, there's a better chance the 58mm filters might still be useable. A perfectly good stepdown ring is only 5-10 bucks.