What size poloriser?
 

I'm toying with the idea of getting a poloriser filter for my new Nikon D5000 but have no idea of what size I need? I've looked on the front of the lens (the kit lens that came with the camera) but can't see any indication of what mm it is!!

Advice greatly appraciated, new at this so apologies for asking the obvious!!

Matt

I am a Canon man so am not absolutely certain on Nikon gear but think it is probably 52mm.

Matt, if you look your lens up at Warehouse Express and then go to the specification tab it will tell you the front filter thread size.

Thanks Mike and Nigel!!

52mm it is!!

Matt

Stop Matt - 52mm is about the smallest you can get - I have a load of 52 mm filters from my film days when Nikon made a lot of lenses with a 52 mm filter thread. These days they have a much wider range, from 52 mm upwards. If you intend to get more glass in the future - plan ahead. I get 77 mm filters which will do for the majority of my 20 odd lenses and I use stop down rings to attach them to those with smaller filter threads - a 62 mm and a 67 mm step down ring cover most. My 70 - 200 mm f2.8 AFs VR takes a 77 mm threaded filter as does the 24-70. Step down rings cost pennies compared to full filters.

That is a top tip andy....thanks for that....:)

oh by the way i think the nikon lens has the filter size on the lens cap....mine do.

Too late!!

Went to Jessops last night but they didn't have any in stock so ordered one from warehouse express. To be honest I don't anticipate getting any more filters for my current lense, may well upgrade at a later date!

BTW, are there any instances where using a polariser world be of no benefit...or is it something most folks leave attached for all shots and lighting situations?

Matt

A polariser is not something you want on all the time, the effect is specific to certain situations. Remember it will knock out 2 stops of light too.