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Canon AE-1 - How can I attach the filters I have?

help?

Here’s the story.

I have this set of filters that I inherited.. they aren’t of the screw in variety so they won’t attach to my Canon AE-1 lens. They are the square framed filters that slide in to a adapter(?) I think.

But… does such an adapter exist for the Canon AE-1? Or that will at least fit it?

Or am I going to have to DIY why this? ha ha.

I can’t afford the “actual” set of filters for this camera, as they only seem to be available from the US and I’m in the UK, urgh!

Dolly.

written by dollymixture

2 comments

  1. fotoflix

    fotoflix

    Do any of the square filter say "Cokin" on them? There are different sized rings available that screw onto the lens and then the filter box-like holder slides on over the ring. I have rings from 40.5mm up to 58mm. I have seen the rings for sale used $2 to $12 depending on the size and condition. Or a piece of paper tape will hold them in place. I hope that helps.

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  2. dollymixture

    dollymixture

    @fotoflix Ooh I was just looking at those on Ebay and wasn't sure if they were the right type of thing or not, but I might give that a shot. Sounds better than paying out for a complete new set of lenses. Thanks!

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