DANNY L : are they new?ROBERT G : Yes,
What I purchased was new & delivered in excellent condition and unused.SAM W : YesNANCY C : The filters I received were new.TODD S : Yes, They are new and of high quality.WILLIAM H : Yes, they are new
KATHY A : I have a D5100 Nikon with a 18-55mm and a telephoto lens 55-2200mm. I wanted to get a filter lens to protect it and possibly get a polarized lens but Im not sure which one to get. Could you advise me?
Kathy AROLAND T : in my experience the ff are:
67mm NC mostly protect my 16- 85 lense from dust and scratches and make it easier to clean
67mm circular polarizer makes my photographs clearer when taking pictures on bright sunny days or sunlight without adjusting my aperture . It provide contrast againts excesive sunlight when taking photographTODD S : The best way to protect your lenses is with the Neutral Clear (NC) filter. The front element of your lens is specially coated and will scratch easily. The NC filter is a "buffer zone" that prevents scratches on your expensive lenses. It is much cheaper to replace the NC filter than the lens. I use only Nikon filters on my Nikon Lenses. They cost more but are built better and higher quality. The polarizing filter is made for a special purpose, eliminating glare from glass, shiny metal and reflections from water and wet objects. I keep the NC filters on all of my lenses and when I need to use the polarizing filter, I remove the NC filter and install the polarizing filter. So you might need two NC filters, one for each lens and a polarizing filter if your photos could use some help eliminating glare. I suggest that you purchase a book on photography, one that is specifically written for your Nikon D5100. I have purchased many photography books and I prefer the books written by David Busch. The title of the one for your camera is: "David Busch's Nikon D5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography" . You will learn a lot about your camera and photography as well. He has a lot of information on filters and all other aspects of photography. You will like the book.
Good luck,Christopher D : I am shooting a D5000. I have the two lenses you mention. I bought the 67 mm for my 18 to 105mm lens. I do not think you want this size. You need a 52 mm for the telephoto for example. (It is known as "theta") You definitely want protection over the end of your lenses. It is the only thing that gets dirty and if you bump something, obviously the cheap thing takes the hit. If you shoot clouds, sky, snow, beaches, or anything with glare, you will be hooked on the polarizer. Call me naive but after I spent all that money on lenses why would I not get a filter made out of the same glass with the same coatings as the lens? Finally, my Nikon filters are perfectly compatible with my lens hoods and look good on the end of the lens.HALE H : I can vouch for the quality of the Nikon Filter Set. These are two essential filters in my opinion, and Nikon's quality is the best, plus the filters are thin. I use the polarizer a lot when shooting outdoors.MARIO G : Looks like the filter size is 52mm on both lenses, for me they work great,THOMAS M : Hi Kathy,
for these Objectives you need the 52mm Filters. Take a look at the outer ring to the end of the lens there a mark for the diameter.GREGORY P : Thanks for your question. I basically use the neutral clear filter to protect the lens and minimize any interference. I have the polarized lens too but rarely use it because of its tendency to increase the contrast in the image. For basic lens protection, I would just get the clear filter. I hope this help.DAVID S : I bought those filters, and use the clear filter all the time on my Nikon D7000 70-300 VR. My images are all sharp, and there has been no problem with the filter.
I do not care for the thin polarizing filter. I find myself unscrewing the filter while trying to adjust it to minimize glare. I've often ended up with the filter in my hand. The filter works well enough, but I've been using a polarizing filter with a handle on my 52mm lenses and like it better.
I have no quarrel with the Nikon filters, but just have have a problem accidentally unscrewing the polarizer when trying to use it.