Lens Filters

[Wazza]

So as I’m getting more and more into landscape photography I keep reading that I need lens filters to improve my photos. However, there seems to be a myriad of options. What filters are essential? Would buying something relatively inexpensive, like this

amazon/Neewer-Filt.../dp/B00SMG9HNU

That seems to cover all bases so I can experiment before splashing out on something more expensive? Any help appreciated

[400ixl]

I assume you already have a UV filter.

I would get a polarising filter as my first choice to enhance saturation so that the colours look more vibrant whilst maintaining a natural colour.

A graduated Neutral Density filter is useful if you have scenes which have both bright and dark areas, such as a bright sky against the landscape. I would get a 0.3 and a 0.6 which can then be doubled up for 0.9 if needed.

Then in the UK a warming filter may be of use for those overcast days. But you can usually adjust for this more accurately post processing with software so many don't use them these days. If you do, something in the 81 range, maybe an 81A or 81B.

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by 400ixl

I assume you already have a UV filter.

I would get a polarising filter as my first choice to enhance saturation so that the colours look more vibrant whilst maintaining a natural colour.

A graduated Neutral Density filter is useful if you have scenes which have both bright and dark areas, such as a bright sky against the landscape. I would get a 0.3 and a 0.6 which can then be doubled up for 0.9 if needed.

Then in the UK a warming filter may be of use for those overcast days. But you can usually adjust for this more accurately post processing with software so many don't use them these days. If you do, something in the 81 range, maybe an 81A or 81B.

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Thanks for this. A great help