Podcast #77 is live - Neutral density - graduated neutral density filters

[Marko]

Thanks for another great podcast Marko. Is it possible to use a polarizing filter on my kit lens where the front element rotates? will it just be a case of focusing the lens first and then adjusting the filter before shooting?

My pleasure on the podcast.

"front element rotates" Which camera and lens do you have?

What exactly does that mean? Is there no threading at the front part of your kit lens to attach a circular polarizer.

[Richard]

I have the Canon 450D with the kit 18-55mm IS and the canon 55-250 IS (both have the 58mm thread) As the lens zooms and focuses the front of the lens rotates, and so does any attached hood or filter.

I made the mistake of buying a petal hood, and it doesn't work to good due to rotating with the front of the lens. So now I am waiting for some 'tube' hoods to arrive.

[Marko]

I have the Canon 450D with the kit 18-55mm IS and the canon 55-250 IS (both have the 58mm thread) As the lens zooms and focuses the front of the lens rotates, and so does any attached hood or filter.

Once it finishes rotating though why can't the attached threaded polarizer work? what am I missing?

[Richard]

Once it finishes rotating though why can't the attached threaded polarizer work? what am I missing?

I don't think your missing anything, Just me being a bit slow, so I focus the lens, then rotate the filter...

cheers..

[Marko]

Cool, as long as you can still use a polarizer