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Bob Jarman
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p.1 #1 · OT - Circular Polarizer

Which circular polarizer would you recommend - I've seen them advertised from $20 - $100.

Thanks,

Bob

Oct 27, 2009 at 01:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · OT - Circular Polarizer

It depends for what lens you intend to use. If it is a very expensive and excellent
lens you may want a filter that can be all that. If not does it make a difference?

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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p.1 #3 · OT - Circular Polarizer

I use a relatively cheap Hoya one, paid ~$45 for it (for a 58mm one). I'm perfectly happy with it. No flare problems as it is coated, and you can really see the difference with blue skies and reflections from glass and glossy paintwork.

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:20 PM

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p.1 #4 · OT - Circular Polarizer

I use a Kenko one, same as the Hoya slim one. I got the slim one to use it on 17mm full frame without vignetting.

It works!

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:30 PM

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p.1 #5 · OT - Circular Polarizer

I don't know how whether there's much difference. Frankly, when I bought my 24-105mm lens, I asked the camera store clerk for a polarizing filter to match. He suggested a Marumi DHG circular polarizer. It seems fine, but I admit I've never considered comparisons. (Just Googled, it's available in 77mm for less than US$50 on Ebay.) For previous polarizers I mostly bought Hoya.

Oct 27, 2009 at 11:33 PM

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p.1 #6 · OT - Circular Polarizer

To all who responded, thanks for the information - I've bought Hoya and Tiffen filters over the years, never could tell any difference.

Given changes in technology, didn't know if there are any discernible differences now, other than the prestige of a 'designer' filter. Too, I've read reports attributing calamitous results to light bouncing back-and-forth between the sensor and rear side of the filter - any filter- causing faulty exposures...don't think I've reached that level of OCD yet

Think I'll point Santa to Adorama or B&H

Bob

Oct 28, 2009 at 12:08 AM

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p.1 #7 · OT - Circular Polarizer

http://www.2filter.com/prices/specials.html
B&W.

Oct 28, 2009 at 03:41 PM


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