Cokin vs Kood ND/ND grad rectangular filters

[mal511]

Hi everyone,
I am relatively new to digital photography(Xmas 2008) but soon got the bug when I received a present of a Canon EOS 450D c/w
Canon 18-55 IS, & Tamron 70-300 lens from my wife.
I am considering buying some ND/ND grad rectangular filters, but am not certain which to go for; do I go for Cokin or the Kood equivalent..?
Hoping someone out there can offer some positive advice.
Thanks.
Best wishes:
mal511

[Colin Southern]

Hi Mal,

Both are mediocre quality; so I don't think you'll see much between them.

If your interested in top-shelf GND filters, take a look at Singh-Ray filters (I use them exclusively for GND and Vari-ND filters).

Also, you'll find that the Lee filter holder system to be higher quality.

Hope this helps

[mal511]

Hi,
just to say thanks to you Colin for your advice.

Mal

[Amberglass]

Hi Mal,

Both are mediocre quality; so I don't think you'll see much between them.

If your interested in top-shelf GND filters, take a look at Singh-Ray filters (I use them exclusively for GND and Vari-ND filters).

Also, you'll find that the Lee filter holder system to be higher quality.

Hope this helps

Hi, definitely agrees with you Colin. I am saving up to pickup a set of Singh Rays myself.

[mal511]

Hi Amber.
thanks for that.
Mal

[Mossy]

Both a bit rubbish from the reviews/images I've seen. I'm not sure where you are exactly. If in the UK, you can consider HiTech or Lee filters.

[mal511]

Hi Mossy,
thanks for the input, and yes I am in the UK.

Mal