Polarizer help

BodleyBodley Registered Users Posts: 766 Major grins
edited December 3, 2005 in Accessories
Advise needed on purchasing a polarizer for my Canon 24-70mm/f2.8 and 70-200mm/f2.8 IS.

What to look for? Brands.

Also for the screw in filter - how do you rotate? Is there a slide built in?

Thanks,
Greg
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  • HauerHauer Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited December 3, 2005
    Bodley wrote:
    Advise needed on purchasing a polarizer for my Canon 24-70mm/f2.8 and 70-200mm/f2.8 IS.

    What to look for? Brands.

    Also for the screw in filter - how do you rotate? Is there a slide built in?

    Thanks,
    Hi Greg - B+W has a very good reputation. There are two types of polarizers..... both linear and circular. For digital cameras the latter is required. From a quality perspective I would suggest a Multi Resistant Coated (MRC) Circular Polarizer. The Polarizer has its own slider which you simply rotate. Besides a UV filter, I would always suggest a polarizer.

    Cheers - Herman
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited December 3, 2005
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  • colourboxcolourbox Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited December 3, 2005
    Herman Auer wrote:
    Besides a UV filter, I would always suggest a polarizer.

    If you haven't used a polarizer before, keep in mind that it cuts down your exposure (up to a couple of stops depending on which one you get). If I'm in a situation where I need light more than I need the benefits of a polarizer, the polarizer comes off.
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