Sigma 14-24 Filter Question

[kenoh]

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Since the cropped sensor is only using the inner part of the lens, it should only use the inner part of the polarizer as well.
Therefore, in my mind it would be comparable to a longer focal length.

Question though is how severe the effect is and can it be avoided/compensated for at the wide end. At the end of the day the effect is real, up to you if you think it is acceptable or not. Probably as long as you dont go completely wide, so use from 16-18mm or longer then you will be fine. Then just use with caution when at wide end.

 

[mpfuchs]

Question though is how severe the effect is and can it be avoided/compensated for at the wide end. At the end of the day the effect is real, up to you if you think it is acceptable or not. Probably as long as you dont go completely wide, so use from 16-18mm or longer then you will be fine. Then just use with caution when at wide end.

Yeah, not doubting what you're saying.
Just figure the way I'm planning on using it, it should be fine.
Really leaning towards the Haida now. I'll report back once I got something in hand.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

I prefer the 5 star option to! We've not been on holiday together in about nine years.
I keep trying but she prefers to be at home.

I can understand Mrs AFB enjoying the security and stability of being at home. Have you ever thought of a romantic B&B or luxury 5 star overnight getaway for you and her? She may be more able to do that as a quicker break, and you might be able to do it near to home, so it's a baby step for her in getting out of the house for a short time.

This year we are trying somewhere new it looks to have an interesting bay front location but I dont know whether to just pack light i.e. one camera 1-2 lenses, or whether to go large and bring tripod and filters and some "just in case" lenses. I am leaning towards the minimalist approach but the thought of the decision is making me nervous... Thoughts welcome.

Ken, I know of a cheap Aussie sherpa. Take it all with you!

 

[Apple fanboy]

I can understand Mrs AFB enjoying the security and stability of being at home. Have you ever thought of a romantic B&B or luxury 5 star overnight getaway for you and her? She may be more able to do that as a quicker break, and you might be able to do it near to home, so it's a baby step for her in getting out of the house for a short time.


Ken, I know of a cheap Aussie sherpa. Take it all with you!

Trust me I've suggested every option possible. She just isn't able to function like she used to. Both physically and mentally.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Trust me I've suggested every option possible. She just isn't able to function like she used to. Both physically and mentally.

That is so understandable. Trauma of the sort you two experienced is a heck of a thing to recover from. I'm glad she has your loving gentleness to be there for her and support her at her own pace.

 

[Apple fanboy]

That is so understandable. Trauma of the sort you two experienced is a heck of a thing to recover from. I'm glad she has your loving gentleness to be there for her and support her at her own pace.

The joy of an autistic child I'm afraid. Even after she leaves, we get to deal with the aftermath.

Maybe one day I'll get her away for a holiday. Until then I'll have to make do with the odd photography trip.

 

[kenoh]

I can understand Mrs AFB enjoying the security and stability of being at home. Have you ever thought of a romantic B&B or luxury 5 star overnight getaway for you and her? She may be more able to do that as a quicker break, and you might be able to do it near to home, so it's a baby step for her in getting out of the house for a short time.


Ken, I know of a cheap Aussie sherpa. Take it all with you!

My wife would be raging... If I had someone to go out to play with, she wouldnt see me for days... Lol
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Yeah, not doubting what you're saying.
Just figure the way I'm planning on using it, it should be fine.
Really leaning towards the Haida now. I'll report back once I got something in hand.

Would be interested in your findings re Haida as they look promising. I looked at them at the photoshow but they couldnt sell anything there, you had to buy off of ebay.
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The joy of an autistic child I'm afraid. Even after she leaves, we get to deal with the aftermath.

Maybe one day I'll get her away for a holiday. Until then I'll have to make do with the odd photography trip.

I know I am at risk of banging on about it so sorry if i am. What about a campervan? A safe known environment for her that you can go places and she has her safe zone to retreat to if it gets too much?
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I can understand Mrs AFB enjoying the security and stability of being at home. Have you ever thought of a romantic B&B or luxury 5 star overnight getaway for you and her? She may be more able to do that as a quicker break, and you might be able to do it near to home, so it's a baby step for her in getting out of the house for a short time.


Ken, I know of a cheap Aussie sherpa. Take it all with you!

BTW I would be so happy to get the chance to meet you... It was great fun meeting the few of you/us that I have so far...

 

[mpfuchs]

Would be interested in your findings re Haida as they look promising. I looked at them at the photoshow but they couldnt sell anything there, you had to buy off of ebay.
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I got it on order. Might be a while to get it in, the availability is still pretty scarce as it's a new part.

Besides the circular polarizer, what stop neutral density filter would you guys recommend?
Trying to decide between a 3-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop.
The plan is to only buy one for the time being.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

My wife would be raging... If I had someone to go out to play with, she wouldnt see me for days... Lol

Rule #1, always keep the wife happy!

I'm lucky here, my current support worker ceased to be available recently due to the federal government shutting down a damn successful mentoring program for folks living with mental health challenges... However, now, instead of being government managed, I am self-managed and can choose to have whomever I want to be my support worker, within reason. Turns out I can use an amazing acquaintance and trusted friend from a local photography group as my support now, to get out and be able to get the long-exposure images I do. This time around, I can do it more frequently than the once a month I was limited to, and can actually get out each week instead!

BTW I would be so happy to get the chance to meet you... It was great fun meeting the few of you/us that I have so far...

Yes, indeed! Would be great to be able to meet you lovely folks in person. We'll have to have a global convention, of sorts, one day, and all drop in on each other, or meet at some exotic location!

 

[Apple fanboy]

My wife would be raging... If I had someone to go out to play with, she wouldnt see me for days... Lol
[doublepost=1529390735][/doublepost]

Would be interested in your findings re Haida as they look promising. I looked at them at the photoshow but they couldnt sell anything there, you had to buy off of ebay.
[doublepost=1529391248][/doublepost]

I know I am at risk of banging on about it so sorry if i am. What about a campervan? A safe known environment for her that you can go places and she has her safe zone to retreat to if it gets too much?
[doublepost=1529391332][/doublepost]

BTW I would be so happy to get the chance to meet you... It was great fun meeting the few of you/us that I have so far...

My wife camping? Not a chance!

 

[Mark0]

I got it on order. Might be a while to get it in, the availability is still pretty scarce as it's a new part.

Besides the circular polarizer, what stop neutral density filter would you guys recommend?
Trying to decide between a 3-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop.
The plan is to only buy one for the time being.

I recommend a 3 stop to begin with. 3, 6, 10 is all you need, unless you wan daylight long exposures, so could add a 15/16 stop.

 

[kenoh]

My wife camping? Not a chance!

No not camping. campervan. Big difference... and I thought that about Mrs Kenoh... and she loved it...
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I got it on order. Might be a while to get it in, the availability is still pretty scarce as it's a new part.

Besides the circular polarizer, what stop neutral density filter would you guys recommend?
Trying to decide between a 3-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop.
The plan is to only buy one for the time being.

I would say priority is the 6 and 10 filters. Maybe get the 10 first as you will be going extreme in the early days until you get the hang of it. Then get the 6 and see how you get on. The 15/16 stops are very strong so I would buy one of those when you know you want it.

After the NDs, I would go with a 2 stop or 3 stop soft edge grad.

I have mist filters and i have a reverse grad. The former are gimmicks that can be done in post and the latter I have yet to fully test out.

Don't waste your time with tobaccos or any other landscape filters. The polariser, NDs and a grad are all you need.

Keep us up to date with your progress.
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Rule #1, always keep the wife happy!

I'm lucky here, my current support worker ceased to be available recently due to the federal government shutting down a damn successful mentoring program for folks living with mental health challenges... However, now, instead of being government managed, I am self-managed and can choose to have whomever I want to be my support worker, within reason. Turns out I can use an amazing acquaintance and trusted friend from a local photography group as my support now, to get out and be able to get the long-exposure images I do. This time around, I can do it more frequently than the once a month I was limited to, and can actually get out each week instead!


Yes, indeed! Would be great to be able to meet you lovely folks in person. We'll have to have a global convention, of sorts, one day, and all drop in on each other, or meet at some exotic location!

Thing is, my exotic location, is your local park and vice versa... lol... it will happen one day, we proved it... I have met four of our community... and hey! they are all still here!!! woohoo...

 

[Apple fanboy]

No not camping. campervan. Big difference... and I thought that about Mrs Kenoh... and she loved it...
[doublepost=1529432249][/doublepost]

I would say priority is the 6 and 10 filters. Maybe get the 10 first as you will be going extreme in the early days until you get the hang of it. Then get the 6 and see how you get on. The 15/16 stops are very strong so I would buy one of those when you know you want it.

After the NDs, I would go with a 2 stop or 3 stop soft edge grad.

I have mist filters and i have a reverse grad. The former are gimmicks that can be done in post and the latter I have yet to fully test out.

Don't waste your time with tobaccos or any other landscape filters. The polariser, NDs and a grad are all you need.

Keep us up to date with your progress.
[doublepost=1529432399][/doublepost]

Thing is, my exotic location, is your local park and vice versa... lol... it will happen one day, we proved it... I have met four of our community... and hey! they are all still here!!! woohoo...

What about the mist one? Lol. Used my once. Don't think it's getting used to often.

Camper van, caravan, tent. All the same to her.

 

[kenoh]

What about the mist one? Lol. Used my once. Don't think it's getting used to often.

Camper van, caravan, tent. All the same to her.

yeah the mist one was a one hit wonder... kind of meh... not what I had hoped.. :-(

 

[Apple fanboy]

yeah the mist one was a one hit wonder... kind of meh... not what I had hoped.. :-(

Nothing I ever buy is what I hoped!

 

[kenoh]

Nothing I ever buy is what I hoped!

Ooh... buyers remorse over Nikon?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Ooh... buyers remorse over Nikon?

Nah, bought a Leica because I thought it would make me look cool when I'm with the doctors and solicitors!

 

[kenoh]

Nah, bought a Leica because I thought it would make me look cool when I'm with the doctors and solicitors!

Very good...

 

[Apple fanboy]

Very good...

Or I could have gone with

Ooh... buyers remorse over Nikon?

What at the prices I paid?