Shutterstock Photographer Forum :: View topic - filter for Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

Hi,

Does anyone know what size circular polarisiing filter I need for a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

I cant find a 60mm thread one anywhere?
or a stepping ring for a 60mm lens.

I have a 58mm filter

Thanks

ruxpriencdiam · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:59 am

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

not entirely sure what im talking about tbh, a lens says 60mm on it, so i assume that is the thread size? then i assume i look for a filter that says 60mm also.

i tried to find a stepping ring for my 58mm filter to 60mm but no luck.

copidosoma · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 3783 Location: Canada

Filter size for that lens should be 52mm.

http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=2054#_030

Specifications
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 60mm 1:2.8
Lens Construction 12 elements in 8 groups
Diagonal Angle of View 25°
Focus Adjustment Manual
Closest Focusing Distance 0.2m /0.65 ft.
Filter Size 52mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 2.9" x 2.8", 11.8 oz. / 73 x 69.8mm, 335g (lens only)

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

AHHHH really, that will help thanks, i just assumed it was 60mm!!

rinder99 · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:59 pm

on the inside of a lens cap it should have the filter size.60MM is the focal length.

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

Well blow me down, it actually does say 52mm on the inside of the cap. Thanks for that, I feel a bit of a idiot now.

northumbria · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 2:43 pm

I was thinking about buying this lens. Some say they use L-quality lenses for EF-S, and the sharpness should be outstanding. Downside is the upgradability but upside its lesser weight and less need of optic elements as it is closer to the sensor. Can you please tell me something about your experience with it? Regards, John.

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

Personally i love the lens, but remember I only have a canon 450d and no L lenses. Its definately the lens I use 90% of the time, I have the tokina wide angle lens and canon zoom lens, and a hidious kit lens which never gets used.

Thanks to the help here i have ordered a step down ring 58 to 52 for £10. Id like some proper filters some day but while im saving for the 5D mk2 replacement (+ 2 or 3 L lenses) hopefully in the spring 2012, this will do.

btw you look like Kevin Bacon

ruxpriencdiam · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:55 pm

Also remember EF-S Lenses will not work on a Full Frame camera like the 5D so when you get the 5D this lens will no longer be of any use to you.

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

northumbria · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:13 pm

northumbria · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:26 pm

Just bought the lens via (the Dutch equivalent of) eBay.

And in one go sold my 3 current lenses for a good price (even got rid of a 1000D kitlens for $15).
So pending more tests I am quite happy - you can get very close with the 60mm 2.8 (no need for an extention tube), USM AF is indeed very silent and fast, and it should be crisp sharp. And given the ease in selling my current lenses I am more confident whenever I buy a full-frame, I can resell this lens again. I will post a crop of sharpness when time.

mreco · Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Posts: 1146 Location: Hampshire, UK

oh man my step down ring came today....
it doesnt fit!!
And i was hoping to use it when i go on hols this week too.
it doesnt fit on the 60mm canon macro lens.

it is a 58 to 52 step down ring
The filter fits on the ring ok

http://www.fotosense.co.uk/hoya-58-52mm-step-down-ring.html

Whats gone wrong?

ok (sheepish look) i think it should have been a step UP ring, not down?