La D4 en la CES de las Vegas con porta filtros LucrOit

http://www.flickr.com/photos/casiyety/6681882023/

LucrOit filter holder
you can see here a solution for the efficient 14-24 from 14 mm and very easy to assemble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4W_fte21M

http://lucroit.com

SkintBrit said:
Agreed, but I don't think I had to wait a year for my Lee due to them trying to artificially manipulate supply and demand, in fact I was told that the filter system was in stock, it was the hand made resin filter itself that was in short supply. You're right though, competition is good!

I was thinking of it more from the perspective of 'someone who isn't being chased gets to move at their own pace'. Interesting that it was the filter holding it up!

elvishefer said:
I think the ND grad is sort of make or break for a 14-24mm lens filter system. I'm glad Lee has a pseudo competitor now. Perhaps that will help improve product availability (and maybe pricing).

Agreed, but I don't think I had to wait a year for my Lee due to them trying to artificially manipulate supply and demand, in fact I was told that the filter system was in stock, it was the hand made resin filter itself that was in short supply. You're right though, competition is good!

I think the ND grad is sort of make or break for a 14-24mm lens filter system. I'm glad Lee has a pseudo competitor now. Perhaps that will help improve product availability (and maybe pricing).

Hi guys as you know Lee owner here. That set up looks interesting. Although you are right Cary, that you can't leave the SW150 on the lens in it's entirety, you can leave the fiddly lens braket on permanently, and just remove the filter holder. Also remember that the Fotodiox system is no use if you need a ND Grad. Can you buy the Fotodiox filters separately? The main blog seems to show the CP and ND filters only sold as part of two starter kits?

Yes it seems much lighter and more realistic to simply leave on the lens I agree I have been waiting for something like this. I wonder how easy it is to order or will it take 10 years to ship and reach your palms like the current Lee system? Face in palm.....

kanuck said:
There is an update for this old post in that a new alternative filter system for this lens is available now. It was discussed from Nikon Rumors and it is made from a company called Fotodiox. The unit like the Lee system is not cheap though. $300 gets you the filter frame and an ND6 and ND8. There is also a polarizar set option too. If you check it out at Nikon rumors the link sends you to Adorama. Very tempting....

I'm interested as well. It seems like a much better option than the Lee Filter kit.....that thing is just cumbersome. Although, Lee makes some amazing filters. This Fotodiox filter kit for the N14-24 looks like it can easily live on the lens permanently, which is what I was always looking for. The Lee kit would need to be taken off after every use. Also, because of the width of the filters, it looks like you could easily stack filters with the Fotodiox, too. I'm probably going to get one with the UV filter, an ND8 and the CPL. This would be an awesome setup!

There is an update for this old post in that a new alternative filter system for this lens is available now. It was discussed from Nikon Rumors and it is made from a company called Fotodiox. The unit like the Lee system is not cheap though. $300 gets you the filter frame and an ND6 and ND8. There is also a polarizar set option too. If you check it out at Nikon rumors the link sends you to Adorama. Very tempting....

Kanuck- You are right. i am outside the US capital with the 14-24 and i am in love. Its been not even more then ten mins since ive had it

I am on the trip with my dad. Im 18, but he wouldnt let me do it hahahah. i wish, though. but im happy with what i have. i have found shooting wide at 24 is to short for me, Id like a tempolary help for that without buying a lens. right now, my 70-200 is being used alot for nightscapes. Ill post some of the pictures. i find its nothing wrong in buying high end cameras with high acculations. Its basically buying a car imo. I see the D3 as a 300000 acculation life. where at the end, pay to have it rebuilt for a few hundred dollars. Im a smart highschool kid by asking for camera gear instead of a Hot chick magnet car.

haha yes its painful. The D700 with 14-24 is also painful though. I'm dumb enough to hike with it while my brother and others blast past me on the trails with their Canon gear. Oh well... Be careful if you rent the 14-24mm you might be using your credit card afterwards to purchase it because you are going to love it! ^^

I had to get my used D700 with 25,000 actuations because I couldn't resist the price and its overall great condition despite higher actuations. Its been great..

Hopefully itll be in the 1700 range for a used low acculation D700. I just found out my sensor on my D3 is extremely dirty, hince were visiting a camera store here in washington D.C. for all the sight seeing, i found my 24mm not that wide indoors. I am going to try to look into renting either the 14-24 or 16-35. For 2 days. I already found my D3 and 24-70 a heavy walk around setup hahah

Interesting I also love FX too and have not regretted upgrading my D300 to the D700 last Christmas. Yes the D700 prices should really plummet this year maybe around August and thats scary because people are going to be able to afford a really serious camera thats for sure. Even the D3 is a good price now. I guess we thank the endless supply of new technology for this!^^

I love my D90, it was my first body. I got it october 2008 with the kit lens and shot with that since dec. 09 when i got my D3 and 24-70. It was more of a college gift for me since im going to school for photography. The d3 i got was a used factory demo for 3500 with 3yr mack warranty. I work as a second shooter for local wedding photographers and work freelance for our local newspaper. The D3 is amazing compared to my D90, i feel bad when i say i wish i had another Fx body instead. The D3 has spoiled me with the iso capablity and AF. I might not even save up for any more lenses or speedlights and pick up a D700 once the replacement comes out. I have 1 wedding and 2 portrait shoots coming up soon.

Wow so you have a D3 as well I didn't know that. I was wondering why you were considering the 14-24 lens for a D90, when there are so many other more useful lenses for a DX body for weddings. A D3 and a D90 nice combo! Thats perfect for almost any project. I'd love to have just a D40 as a second body to my D700 I miss the crop for telephoto work and they are just $300-$350 now.

I always just carry my D3 around with the 24-70. But when i want two bodies Outside, i have my 70-200 on my D90. Indoors the 50 1.4 is on it. and i somtimes just switch lenses back and forth when i have two bodies. Its mostly mix and match.

Yes so the new 85mm for portraits and the 70-200 for a nice zoom would be the way to go then. I would imagine you must use the 50mm a lot because of the D90 crop factor. The 50 is the perfect portrait lens on a DX body I thought. I always found any focal length over 90mm not as useful with a cropped body for wedding shots. I always preferred the 18-50 range. You must use the 24-70 frequently too I'd imagine.

Kanuck- I would actually use that lens during the reception if i had it. If i had two FX bodies then i would. But right now. My favorite lineup is the 24-70 and 50 1.4. Id rather have the 85 later on. I was able to use somones 12-24 Dx nikkor lens on my D90 but i just missed the ablilty to extend the reach. I love shooting wide, but i would rather keep my midrange zoom and prime on my bodies during the reception. I shot half a reception With a 85 1.8 on my D90 as the second shooter once and loved that lens but missed alot of shots.

Basically, id love this lens and itd be fun. But theres other focal lengths id rather stick to if im doing a wedding by myself.

ahh oops the filter! haha yes that could be problem! But filters are not as important indoors unless you have some really nasty lighting challenges thrown at you. ^_~

No problem^^ Actually I know 3 people (2 guys and one girl if that matters) who shoot weddings with this lens! Its funny you mentioned that. Its obviously and indoor lens or night time gem. I like many others try to sneak it in for landscapes as well although the filter problem poses challenges as you already know because you started this post. That 85mm sounds like a must for you because of portraits and the new 70-200 as well.

On the plus side the new 16-35 might drop the 14-24 price and its demand. We'll see by this summer maybe. Weddings are demanding aren't they? I've only done 3 in my life and they can be tough. Two of the three were satisfied...

Plus, that lens filter would look extremely goofy when youd shoot a reception at a wedding :P

kanuck- thank you for your post. I thought more about that lens and realized what i need for the photography i am doing. I would love this lens, but the 70-200 upgrade is at the top of my list with the 85 1.4 replacement this next year. Plus, i really would like another Sb-900. So this lens is at the bottom of my list right now sadly :/. I just know that lens would be only used rarely when i would shoot weddings. Unless i got a second FX body

Hey smarterchild if I'm not too late the other posters are right in that Lee has made a new 3 piece filter unit for the 14-24mm. I'm not sure of the price but it must be expensive maybe more than half the price of the lens. The other original $600 Lee Filter unit only can be used at the 18-24 range. I couldn't find this new product on their Lee website but here is the youtube clip others mentioned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMX5p9Iwx3Y or its on http://nikonrumors.com/

On a side note I don't regret buying this lens at all I love its sharpness and pop on the D700.

On the main blog Admin just posted a Youtube video of Lee filters.