Cat Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is going to be a dumb question I'm sure, but you put filters on outside of the lens don't you? I got a 50-200mm lens but they gave me a 55mm filter, but I can't seem to actually fit it anywheres. Just wanted to make sure i am not doing something wrong or they just gave me something I can't use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is going to be a dumb question I'm sure, but you put filters on outside of the lens don't you? I got a 50-200mm lens but they gave me a 55mm filter, but I can't seem to actually fit it anywheres. Just wanted to make sure i am not doing something wrong or they just gave me something I can't use No dumb questions, just dumb manufacturers who set out to confuse. Yes the filter goes on the outside. The filter size required is often found on the bottom of the lens where it attaches to the camera - turn your camera upside down and see if it is written there. It will just be one number, could be 50, 52, 55, 60 - and bears no relation to the 50-200mm or whatever the focal length of the lens is. No wonder people get confused. So - if it does say 55, then maybe they gave you the correct size filter. But maybe the incorrect thread fitting, though this would be unusual - in general most filters will screw into the front of most lenses. Check that number, if it does not say 55, take the filter back and make them change it for one that fits. Meantime put more details here about the lens and someone might have the same lens and know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 my zoom lens (canon) has 58mm written on it up towards the front , so I buy 58 mm filters. This lens is a 75-300 zoom - but those numbers are length, not diameter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 The lens is an AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm 1:4-5.6G ED On the bottom it says DX SWM VR ED IF ∞ -1.1m/3.61ft ø 52 Does that mean the filter size is 52? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think it means you need to get that size filter , yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Yes it does, so what turkey sold you a 55 - not fair when you were in the "what else do I need" stage. Fair enough if you'd walked in and asked for the wrong size, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I'd be annoyed if a new car dealership sold me the wrong size fan-belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Luckily they just threw it in for free, otherwise I'd be really upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) what brand is your lens? 50-200, I cant find any that range Edited September 3, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Sorry, I made a mistake in the first post. It is an AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm 1:4-5.6G ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 not 100% sure this is your lens but if it is, it needs a 52mm filter. http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=1918 If they've given you the wrong size, even if it was free they should replace it for you with the correct size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yep, that's it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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