Filter question

[cincycuse]

I recently bought a Nikon D60 with the kit lens (18-55mm) and an additional Nikon lens 55-200mm). I've done some research and decided to get a circular polarizer.

So to my question.......Should I get the filter to fit my kit lens or the longer lens? I like to shoot a lot of landscapes as well as my kids doing various activities. Can I get the larger polarizer (58mm) and still use it in any way with the 52mm lens? I've read some filters can be held but I forget why that is done.

Any ideas?

[sk66]

Get the larger one and a cheap step down ring.

Both of those lenses take the same filter. Why do you need a bigger one?

[firebox40dash5]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Both of those lenses take the same filter. Why do you need a bigger one?

Because most lenses take a larger filter, and circular polarizers are expensive?

Not sure why you'd want to only go to a 58mm through, the only lens I can think of that uses that is the 50mm AF-S. A 67mm filter is big enough for most Nikon lenses, unless you plan to get a UWA, a super tele, or an 18-200mm. 77mm is the 'standard', but unfortunately, I have yet to find a quality 52mm-77mm adapter ring.

[cincycuse]

When I visited the camera shop the other day I was told they take two different size filters. I didnt have my gear with me (nor do I now) so I cant check. THey even looked up my lenses. Interesting.....But I gather from the above posts that I can use the larger size filters on the smaller lens with a step up ring. Obviously, I'll have to check the sizes on the lenses.

Thanks to all who contributed.

[OsmosisStudios]

My advice is to buy your filters in 77mm and just get step-up rings.

And yes, the 18-55 and 55-200 use the same (52mm) filters.

[sk66]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

My advice is to buy your filters in 77mm and just get step-up rings.

Good Point!
Quality filters are expensive, and you will most likely eventually upgrade lenses. The most common filter size for pro grade/fast lenses is 77mm (at least in the Nikon world)