60% off Gobe Lens Filters @ Urth Amazon AU

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Hope this is a deal for someone. Amazon has coupons here for 60% off a host of Gobe lens filters. ie 37mm UV, Circular Polarizing kit listed at $107 hits the checkout at $42.80.

Apparently Gobe is now "urth" to chase the green dollar for customers who need it badly spelled out for them. So I guess they're getting rid of the old packaging and it wouldn't look good to send it to landfill. Can't find much other info. Some filters are listed on Walmart Canada for about $150.

It's photography. There are lots of specifications and numbers involved. Sorry I can't help more.

From my testing, you need to go through the coupons page and collect it, or it lists at full price.

Neg away, please, if this is not a genuine bargain.

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  Tacooo on 15/08/2022 - 00:48

  Some good prices on variable neutral density filters.

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  [Deactivated] on 15/08/2022 - 03:29

  -7

  You only need a single decent VND & sometimes a CPL filter for video.

  (Digital) still photography never requires ND and rarely a CPL, never a clear 'UV' filter no matter what youtubers with affiliate links to scamazon say.

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    jenna12 on 15/08/2022 - 07:14

    +1

    photography never requires ND and rarely a CPL

    Umm, what?

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      [Deactivated] on 15/08/2022 - 08:11

      -2

      Describe a scene that you would use neutral density for and I'll explain how to achieve it, better, without ND if you like 👍

      As for polarising, it only works in certain light at certain angles and doesn't look great when most amateurs have decided to use it, usually with UWA glass or water.

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        jenna12 on 15/08/2022 - 08:38

        +4

        Describe a scene that you would use neutral density for and I'll explain how to achieve it, better

        Silky waterfalls, smooth oceans, capturing motion, avoiding diffraction, maintaining depth of field and shutter… I could go on, but I suspect this is already falling on deaf ears.

        As for polarising filters, come on…

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          [Deactivated] on 15/08/2022 - 16:14

          @jenna12: You can achieve this in post, non destructively instead of baking-in your results with a filter.

          Some cameras (mostly Sony) perfectly replicate an ND in-camera with cheap ($1-5) apps such as 'Smooth Reflections', but again, it's baked-in stacking.

          I said RARELY requires CPL, because it's often, very often, over-used/used incorrectly.

          Again, the beauty of stacking/averaging in post allows you far more creativity and control of your silky waterfalls and such.

          But I'm just a career photographer with 40+ years experience and a wealth of knowledge ready to share better practices for nothing, go ahead neg the hell out of my gift 👍

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        Flyerone on 15/08/2022 - 08:53

        Mean stacking in photoshop is an alternative which can work quite well in certain scenarios but from the personal research I have done, isn't better. The convenience factor alone is reason enough to buy an ND filter if long exposure is your thing.

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          Buy2Much on 15/08/2022 - 21:07

          @Flyerone: Yes it is more convenient and simple for most people to put on filters than muck around with post merging, unless they are hard core.
          BTW, Olympus E-M1 III and E-M1X have Live ND filters built-in (ND2 to ND32). Works a treat. They even have live view simulation so you can see the effects. Less things to carry and worry about dropping when you put filter on/off.

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  SirFrankGrimes on 15/08/2022 - 06:53

  +1

  I use my CPL all the time when photographing landscapes. I have a mirrorless Fujifilm system.

  UV filters are good to protect your lens glass from scratches, but that’s about it. Just use a lens hood instead.

  ND filters are good for long exposure photos in bright light. I only use mine when shooting waterfalls.

  Not sure on the quality of Gobe/Urth stuff. Seems like it’s a company built on marketing and social media hype rather than photographic pedigree.

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    Astronaut Joe on 15/08/2022 - 09:45

    UV filter saved my lens when the camera hit the ground with the lens cap off. Money well spent.

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      Duff5000 on 15/08/2022 - 10:44

      Lens hood would have also. The thing about UV is often just making your pics worse by adding another layer of unnecessary glass.

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        trantonz on 15/08/2022 - 12:20

        maybe 5% worse but could save a lot of money if the lens happen to be slippery

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  Aerol on 15/08/2022 - 07:49

  The 100mm square filters look like a good buy, thanks!

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  karmachakra on 15/08/2022 - 08:39

  +1

  I had purchased this brand previously and I am not happy with them. My suggestion would be to spend on other reputable brands.

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    Flyerone on 15/08/2022 - 08:57

    The fact they are constantly having sales is indication to me they are cheaply made. I think buy once cry once is good advice for this type of product.

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      SirFrankGrimes on 15/08/2022 - 16:01

      Yep! Back that statement

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  Buy2Much on 15/08/2022 - 20:36

  If anyone wants to know why using colour filters in this kit, they are useful in B&W photography. A quick primer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3tveqN45rw