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What are good budget neutral density ND filters for landscape photography?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on June 15, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at filters?
Did you have questions about any in particular tonight?
Yeah I'm trying to get into using ND filters
Courtney B
Ok!
for landscape photography
what's good for low budget but decent quality?
Courtney B
If you want a lower budget filter, ProOptic makes some great ones
My personal favorite is B+W brand, but they're a bit higher in price
what are your thoughts on the rectangular ones?
the ones that come in a kit?
Courtney B
You would need to buy a special holder to use those
Which can get to be pretty pricey
hmm
which ND filter should i start with?
Courtney B
Let me bring up some options
Which lens are you using it on?
probably a sigma 19mm for e mount
filter size 46
Courtney B
Ok
considering the sony 10-18 but it's still a bit pricey
Courtney B
Ok!
LEt me check on the 46mm filters
Here are all of your options http://www.adorama.com/l/Lens...
Here are the lower priced options http://www.adorama.com/l/Lens...
which density would you recommend i start with? or which one is most versatile?
Courtney B
How many stops do you need to reduce by?
Do you need to block a lot of light? Or just a little?
not sure still a beginner
i want to blur water
Courtney B
Ok
ocean/lakes/etc
Courtney B
Ok
Are you usually in a covered forest?
Or out in the open?
probably open
Courtney B
Ok
Then the bad news is that you'll need to spend a bit more on the filter
Since you'll need more along the lines of a 6 or 9 stop filter
Sorry, 6 or 10
These would be your options for those http://www.adorama.com/l/Lens...
I'd recommend starting at 6 and seeing how that works out

B + W 46mm #106 1.8 (64X) Neutral Density Glass Filter with Single Coating

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B + W 46mm #106 1.8 (64X) Neutral Density Glass Filter with Single Coating

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This would be a good one!
On sale for $36.95
not bad
Courtney B
:-)
Good!
what are the cheaper good options for the rectangle ones?
just curious
Courtney B
LEt me see if we have a holder for the 46mm lens
or 62mm
Courtney B
Ok
thanks
Courtney B
Sure!

Lee Filters Gel Snap Holder 4x4 (100mm)

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Lee Filters Gel Snap Holder 4x4 (100mm)

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It looks like this holder would fit onto your lens
And then you'd be looking at these filters http://www.adorama.com/l/Lens...
ohh
Courtney B
:-)
thanks
what's the best landscape lens for an a6000?
Courtney B
Hmmm...do you shoot wide angle?
sure
Courtney B
Ok
Let me see!

Sony 10-18mm F/4 E-mount NEX Camera Lens

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Sony 10-18mm F/4 E-mount NEX Camera Lens

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This would be a fantastic option!
For $748
hmm alright
i'll think about it a little more
thanks for your help!
Courtney B
Ok!
You're very welcome!