Amazon Basics 72 mm circular polarizing filter ?

jerrymend · Oct 22, 2018

Has any one here used one of these in this or any other size ? It is listed to sell at $14.99 and even though it is only a few bucks, I don't like to waste any money. The amazon reviews are good but I am a doubting Thomas and would like to hear from any one here who has actually used one. It is either the deal of the century or as I suspect, just a total piece of junk so if any one here has really used an Amazon Basics filter I 'd like an unbiased opinion. Thanks

Chaplain Mark · Oct 22, 2018

FWIW, I would have no qualms about trying an Amazon Basics filter, because I have purchased an Amazon Basics flashgun, which actually is excellent quality for the price point.

Wheatfield7 · Oct 22, 2018

Honestly, I can't see a circular polarizer or any other filter selling for that little being anything other than junk.

Schrodingers_cat · Oct 22, 2018

Did you buy the cheapest lens you could find? If so, it may not matter what kind of filters you use.

Otherwise, don't cheap out with accessories you place in front of your expensive lens and high resolution body

MrTapi · Oct 22, 2018

I have one of the really cheap circular polarizers, that came in a kit with ND2 ND4 ND8 UV and FLD, $30 for 49mm. It is for a russian M42, so I figured cheap would do. It kind of works, and it kind of doesn't. When I twist it, nothing seems to happen. Then it suddenly comes to a point where it gives full effect at once -- there is no granularity, it is either on or off.

No Talent Hack · Oct 22, 2018

Amazon has a liberal return policy. I'd get the filter, and if it doesn't measure up, just return it (and pen a nice 1-star review of the product as a thank you for the trouble you've been put through).

Bodkins Best Photography · Oct 23, 2018

jerrymend said:
Has any one here used one of these in this or any other size ? It is listed to sell at $14.99 and even though it is only a few bucks, I don't like to waste any money. The amazon reviews are good but I am a doubting Thomas and would like to hear from any one here who has actually used one. It is either the deal of the century or as I suspect, just a total piece of junk so if any one here has really used an Amazon Basics filter I 'd like an unbiased opinion. Thanks

I had one in 67mm and found my images substantially softer while using it. I tossed it. It made a dandy Frisbee...

Buy a Hoya CPL instead.

jerrymend · Oct 23, 2018

Thank you all for your answers. I have never been disappointed with a Nikon, Hoya or other name brand filter. i was just curious about these Amazon offerings and know what to expect.

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