Canon Rebel XTi cameras for collections users thread

andy

Thought it would be good to discuss XTi stuff with everyone on it's own thread. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive. I ordered from Ritz Camera. It comes with the EF-S 18-55mm II lens. My 1st question is....what size UV filter should I buy? I'm thinking 55mm. Is that right?

you'll want a 58mm filter like this one.

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Update! Ritz is telling me it takes a 58mm filter. That sound correct?


Originally Posted by P1X4Ryou'll want a 58mm filter like this one.

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You're fast!

Is there a general rule of thumb for filter size?

i generally haven't quot;investedquot; much money on UV filters.  you can spend a lot on them but i buy them mainly for lens protection.


Originally Posted by P1X4Ri generally haven't quot;investedquot; much money on UV filters.  you can spend a lot on them but i buy them mainly for lens protection.
That's what everything I've read says as well. I'm just curious about the size difference. 58mm filter for a 55mm lens. Always 3mm higher?

UV filters?!?  This is getting way too complicated.     I actually got a few with the camera package but haven't even gotten to them yet.

what's complicated about protecting your lens?  


Originally Posted by HoldyourfireAlThat's what everything I've read says as well. I'm just curious about the size difference. 58mm filter for a 55mm lens. Always 3mm higher?
no, i don't think that's how it works.  i have a two 50mm lenses.  one accepts a 58mm filter and the other 72mm.