Thought it was a bargain

[jonwoad]

Hi all,

I was browsing ebay the other day when I stumbled across a lot of Cokin filters, thought they were a bargain, and only had a few mins to go, until after I bought them and then realised there is more than one type, these are the smaller A type ones I've now got. Not a problem really, until I notice that to get an adapter for my 2 58mm lenses it will cost more than the original purchase!

Please do research first people!

Jon

P.s. anyone got a few 58mm Cokin A type adapters going spare?

[SwissJon]

Have you thought about buying a step-up or Step down adaptor ring?

I keep 77mm rings and filters for everything as that's the size of the largest lens diameter I have, and use the step up adaptors to put everything else onto them works great. Even for my 52mm diameter 50mm lens.

Seriously, not expensive:

58mm-77mm 58-77 mm 58 to 77 Step Up Filter Ring Adapter | eBay

[jonwoad]

Thanks for the reply. I think the problem is that I have bought the A-series filters/holders, but the A-series adapter rings are now more expensive as they're older.

Edit- ignore me, I could try a step down adapter as the set I bought comes with a 55mm adapter, might not be perfect but I'm sure it'd be somewhere to start practicing.

Edit 2- Bought a pair, £3.58 for 2.