Polarizing filter

swintonphotoswintonphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,664 Major grins
edited October 15, 2008 in Accessories
I use to be an active filter user back in my film days but have not used them in quite some time. However, I have been working on doing more landscape photography for this past year and have been longing for the benefit of a polarizing filter when contrast is too high. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on good ones to get. I don't want to spend a fortune, but also don't want to get some cheap inferior piece of glass.
Any recommendations?

Using it for:
-Landscapes
-Outdoor wedding photography

Comments

  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2008
    I have been pleased with B+W Circular Polarizer MRC. I didn't go for the Slim or Kaesemann or any of the fancier ones, but this one has been good, no complaints.
  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2008
    I've used a non coated Hoya, sigle coated Hoya, multicoated Hoya, and currently use their top of the line S-HMC multicoated polarizer that has multiple coatings on both sides and really don't see much difference.

    I'd say if you use this a lot, get the best you can afford, if not any polarizer from a reputable maker may do.
  • JovesJoves Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2008
    I have the Hoya slim. The only pain is rotating it when the hood is on but, I just had to learn to have a lighter touch on the ring.
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2008
    another vote for B&W MRC (Kaesemann) Polfilter, scratch resistant, brass
    mount (doesnt lock on the lens like aluminium). The Kaesemann version
    has the benefit of being completely sealed. This means that moisture can't
    creep into the filter and damage it. This can happen after some years of
    strong use, wear and tear.
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  • foxxsmithfoxxsmith Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited October 12, 2008
    Cirular Polarizer - Rodenstock
    I am very happy with Rodenstock CP
  • JusticeiroJusticeiro Registered Users Posts: 1,177 Major grins
    edited October 13, 2008
    I haven't noticed much difference myself. Mine cost about $80, and it works great. I don't even remember the brand. Whatever the dude at B&H recommended.
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  • pyrypyry Registered Users Posts: 1,733 Major grins
    edited October 13, 2008
    Got a Hoya pro1 and a Cokin P-series circular polarizers, both get the job done.
    Creativity's hard.

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  • chrisdgchrisdg Registered Users Posts: 366 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2008
    I have the B+W Circular Polarizer MRC slim AND non-slim. Both provide excellent results.

    Beware that with most slim filters you can't use your traditional lens caps. The B+W slim comes with a pop-on cap, which falls off very easily. It drove me crazy, so I just bought the regular CP instead. However, it appears to cause a little bit of vignetting when I use my 10-22 ultrawide only at its widest angle. It also causes uneven polarization at that wide of an angle, but any CP filter on an ultra-wide lens will have the same problem.
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