p.2 #3 · Do you use polarizer with Leica and Zeiss lenses?
Mirek Elsner wrote:
Polarizers remove some of the natural properties of a scene (foliage glare, for example). The effect can be dramatic enough to overpower the natural clarity that I associate with some lenses.
I know what you mean. Without specular reflections color saturation may be higher but things can look a bit flat because you only see the diffused reflections.
p.2 #4 · Do you use polarizer with Leica and Zeiss lenses?
AhamB wrote:
I know what you mean. Without specular reflections color saturation may be higher but things can look a bit flat because you only see the diffused reflections.
Absolutely. In fact by removing the specular reflections the DR of the scene is reduced which can be useful sometimes. For instance darkening the sky in a landscape almost produces the effect of a gradual ND. But I too find that CPL overpower the lens character.
p.2 #6 · Do you use polarizer with Leica and Zeiss lenses?
Well, as is usually the case, there is no clear cut answer. I use them when I see a need also. Usually to remove reflections on foliage or even an animals fur or feathers. I also like to use then when doing slow shutter speeds shots of moving water as they cut reflections which "richens" the scene while also acting as a ND to allow me the slow speeds I need.
