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i ask this question else where get mix info. i am look for solar filter for 52,58, and 62mm


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no matter where i looked on web or research i done i get mixed info. i look to get solar filter so i can take pictures of solar eclipse. some say need 16.5 stop other say nd 1000 other say some type of brand name. if you can give direct remark thanks. since want to make sure got right filter to use. 



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Why not look at what a specialist astronomy supplier has to offer. An ordinary nd filter doesn't necessarily filter the invisible light that is most harmful to the eyes.

 

As a lens hood is useless when dealing with a solar eclipse, why not get a single, large filter and some step rings to use it on all your lenses? This would be a good excuse to get a 100 mm square filter holder that lets you use graduated nd filter for normal landscapes with the relevant mounting rings and a Lee solar filter. Another solution is a filter that slips on over the outside of your lens, like a telescope filter.

 

B&H have a selection of solar photography filters here.



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that helps out a bit. could i get step down ring that allows me to use this to lower my 52mm to a 37mm will that work since makes smaller for my 35mm and 18-55mm lens 

https://www.bhphotov...clipse_5_4.html



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You have to go the other way around... The filter needs to be as large as, or larger than the filter diameter the lens is made for.



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here what i got coming in mail. 

 

Formatt Hitech 67mm Firecrest Neutral Density 5.4 Solar Eclipse Filter (18-Stops)

 

and 

 

Sensei 62-67mm Step-Up Ring

 

will be getting a 52mm-67mm and a 58mm-67mm step up ring so all my lenses can use filter. i think i did right thing.