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DIY filter thread?

Started Apr 28, 2019 | Questions thread
petrochemist Veteran Member • Posts: 3,619
Re: DIY filter thread?

katy ferris wrote:

I've been looking into buying the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x ultra macro lens for my Sony a6300, but there isn't a filter thread. Laowa has a custom twin flash (which is out of my price range) and a ring light, but I'd like to attach a ring flash with a filter thread. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could do this? Like a way to somehow add a thread?

I've added filter rings to a couple of lenses by simply gluing a suitable stepping ring to the outside of the lens flush with the front face. Hot melt glue is easily removable if you decide to undo the modification.

A lens as wide as 25mm may need a fairly wide filter.

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