What filter adapter do I need...

.. for a Canon 17-40m lens?

I am going to get a Lee Digital Starter kit and I need an adapter to fit onto the lens. The options are a standard 77mm and a wide angle 77mm.

What do I need? what is the difference?

Appreciate any help.

WA... difference is that it doesn't vinete

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Cheers Tom

I use WA adapter on the 17-40 with two filter slots and dont get any vignetting. I've also got the Lee polarizer which I use with 1 grad but it vignettes in the corners a little. Tristan

Thanks Tristan. I have ordered the digital starter kit and WA adapter and then proceeded to look at some comments Dave Clapp has posted over the last few months saying he'd bin all his filters and use blending instead Hopefully I haven't wasted my money as it's a lot to waste...thanks Dave

That digital starter kit is expensive - never used those new filters but also never had any issues with the standard ones. I know David hates grads but personally I find them invaluable - especially since I'm using film quite a bit at the moment. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages so I guess it’s a matter of finding what works best for you.

The one instant advantage of filters is that you can still put the shot into competitions, especially if we are talking about wildlife competitions as they tend to discourage any selective manipulation of the taken image.

T