WAL - Could you please tell me if the filters they offer in this ebay auction are ok

[igmolinav]

Hi,

I may buy for the first time on ebay. They offer with the purchase of the lens, a kit of filters.

What do you think about the quality. Is it alright ??

B&H offers the same lens for $599 + $40 for a Hoya UV filter.

Is the filter kit (Krystal Brand) and the cleaning kit for extra $40 worth it ??

Thank you very much, kind regards,

igmolinav.

P.S. By the way, is it, in your opinion, too much to pay $35 usd for 2nd day shipping ?? They are in NYC and I am in Maryland. B&H shipping quote is $11.00 usd

 

[igmolinav]

Ooops sorry, I had forgotten:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tokina-11-16mm-...iewItemQQptZCamera_Lenses?hash=item45ee014112

Thank you again,

igmolinav.

 

[Phrasikleia]

No, that's not a good deal. Those are cheap, uncoated filters. You want filters that are "multicoated." See this link to learn about the difference a good filter makes:

http://www.kenandchristine.com/gallery/1054387

 

[ChrisA]

Hi,

Is the filter kit (Krystal Brand) and the cleaning kit for extra $40 worth it ??

First, those filters might not even work on that lens. Looks like that ultra wide 11mm lens might require special ultra-thin filters. If you even use filters which mostly you will not as they don't work well with such a wide lens.

Second, it's a no name brand not worth owning even if it were given away free

Third, don't buy stuff like this on eBay, stay with the top tier resellers

 

[HBOC]

Those filters are garbage. You get what you pay for. The filters that are ones to get are B&W, Sing-Ray or some Hoyas.

I made the mistake years and years ago to get cheap filters. HUUUGE mistake, especially if you are going on a vacation to some place far, far away. Why take chances, and degrade you images with cheap glass filters.

 

[igmolinav]

Hi guys,

Thank you very much for your answers : ) !!! I really appreciate it !!!

Very kind regards,

igmolinav.