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circular polarizers
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Donald M Mackinnon
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hoya-67mm-Circular-Polarising-Filter-In-UK-Free-P-P_W0QQitemZ130219627784QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30066QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
is what I have used for a number of years and has superb build and free rotation of polariser, compared to some which can be notchy/stiff.
Put "hoya 67mm polariser" into an ebay search, and you should get a number of results, never go out without it, it is worth its weight in gold and can be the difference between an image being average, and being a runaway winner.
is what I have used for a number of years and has superb build and free rotation of polariser, compared to some which can be notchy/stiff.
Put "hoya 67mm polariser" into an ebay search, and you should get a number of results, never go out without it, it is worth its weight in gold and can be the difference between an image being average, and being a runaway winner.
simonkit
Senior Member
I've always used Hoya & find them excellent...
the slimmer "Hoya Pro 1 D" is very good at avoiding vignetting at the wider end
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the slimmer "Hoya Pro 1 D" is very good at avoiding vignetting at the wider end
simon
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http://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/
North Wales photographs - Snowdonia & Anglesey
I picked up my Tiffen circular polarizer for my DA35 the other day. The results have been good, although do to weather/work I haven't really had a chance to use it.
here is one example, 6 image pano;
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Pentax K100D Super w/ DA35 f2.8 & M85 f/2
http://www.pbase.com/metalfab/pentax
here is one example, 6 image pano;
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Pentax K100D Super w/ DA35 f2.8 & M85 f/2
http://www.pbase.com/metalfab/pentax
MikeAusA200
Senior Member
All the tests I've seen reported here show that it makes no difference whether you use the expensive Circular or cheaper Linear polarizers on Pentax Digital SLRs.
Although in the larger lens sizes, it seems they only make Circular these days.
A Circular polariser is just a Linear polariser with a Quarter wave plate added on the back to depolarise the light, because some lightmeters or autofocus sensors couldn't cope with polarised light.
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Mike . Sydney, Australia
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Although in the larger lens sizes, it seems they only make Circular these days.
A Circular polariser is just a Linear polariser with a Quarter wave plate added on the back to depolarise the light, because some lightmeters or autofocus sensors couldn't cope with polarised light.
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Mike . Sydney, Australia
http://www.pbase.com/mikeaus/galleries
http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b356/MikeAus/?
henryimages
Senior Member
I have found the "Hoya Pro 1 D" to be one of the better values in "slim" circular polarizers, needed to avoid vignetting in wide angle lenses. I just put one on my Sigma 17-70, and so far, so good.
Brent
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Brent
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HENRYIMAGES
My gallery: http://www.pbase.com/henryimages
Larry Paris
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Nice Vancouver Coast Mountain skyline!
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I bought a whole set last year of Quantaray polarizers on sale and have found them to be very good. When I received them they were in a "Hoya" shipping box? Whatever,....they have served me well so far, nice quality and very thin. I do need one for my Bigma.......that's gonna hurt!
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mrxdimension
Senior Member
One factor in choosing a filter is the quality of the optical glass and the coatings on them. You want at least multicoating. There is more than one grade of glass and multicoating. IMO this is the minimum standard to meet.
The next factor is build quality of the filter. Depending on your use you may be fine with a good multi-coated filter of less build quality. WIth heavy use you may want to buy premium build quality. Don't skimp on a piece of glass in your optical path.
IMHO the progression of filter quality is Hoya HMC, Hoya S-HMC, B+W MRC, Helopian. The Hoya's above the S-HMC are probably on par with the B+W and Helopian but I think the mount is not as good. YMMV.
PS; I rarely use filters.
The next factor is build quality of the filter. Depending on your use you may be fine with a good multi-coated filter of less build quality. WIth heavy use you may want to buy premium build quality. Don't skimp on a piece of glass in your optical path.
IMHO the progression of filter quality is Hoya HMC, Hoya S-HMC, B+W MRC, Helopian. The Hoya's above the S-HMC are probably on par with the B+W and Helopian but I think the mount is not as good. YMMV.
PS; I rarely use filters.
try this well known site. some good deals also. just look around the home page a little.
http://www.2filter.com/prices/specials.html
http://www.2filter.com/prices/specials.html
Joseph D
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Looks like taken above Deer Lake, no?
Nice pano!
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Joseph
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Nice pano!
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Joseph
You can't depend on your eyes if your imagination is out of focus.
-Mark Twain
Djazzy
Forum Enthusiast
Hi Henry, I looked at your pix on your gallery and they're beautiful! Did you use a polorizer for all the pix? What exactly does a polorizer do? Thanks Djazzy.
quattro88
Senior Member
I have 67mm Schneider (made in Germany) which I use it on 16-45 and Tamron 28-75. It's slim, good construction and smooth rotation. I paid around $100 and I am happy with results. I also have a larger size Rodenstock polarizer and it is very good quality, too. One should never buy a cheap filter to put over good quality lens. It's like putting Costco tires on a sports car.
Efraim
Vancouver, BC
K20D, *istD, Z1-p, SF-1n, K1000 (still have all 4 of them), Super Program (sold)
FA50/1.4, DA16-45, Tamron 28-75/2.8, Tamron 70-300 Macro 1:2, Kiron 105/2.8 Macro 1:1, Pentax K 55/1.8
Efraim
Vancouver, BC
K20D, *istD, Z1-p, SF-1n, K1000 (still have all 4 of them), Super Program (sold)
FA50/1.4, DA16-45, Tamron 28-75/2.8, Tamron 70-300 Macro 1:2, Kiron 105/2.8 Macro 1:1, Pentax K 55/1.8
John Hunly
Well-known member
I think if you stick with high end brands like Hoya, B+W, etc. you are fine. I have, use and like a ProMaster Digital Cir. Polarizer and like it quite a bit. None of the good ones are really cheap, but it is important to get a good one you don't want to cause as degredation of your lens.
The ProMaster Digitial one is design specifically for digital cameras and runs about twice the cost of the non-digital one. I can't say if the digital one is worth the money or not as I have never used a non-digital. However, it does have some features that would under the right circumstances at least prevent some problems. One of which is that they are thin and matte black so you have less vignetting and flares from light striking metal frame. There are some other coatings as well.
The choice is yours, but do go for a quality one.
John
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The ProMaster Digitial one is design specifically for digital cameras and runs about twice the cost of the non-digital one. I can't say if the digital one is worth the money or not as I have never used a non-digital. However, it does have some features that would under the right circumstances at least prevent some problems. One of which is that they are thin and matte black so you have less vignetting and flares from light striking metal frame. There are some other coatings as well.
The choice is yours, but do go for a quality one.
John
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johnnyhuman
Forum Enthusiast
I've used cheap, moderate, and expensive polarizers, and yes, there is a difference. But really it depends on how critical you are on whether you care about the difference.
The one thing I will recommend is get a multicoated polarizer if you can afford spending a little extra. A good multicoated polarizer will transit more light than a cheap one and will minimize flare.
As far as brand, either Hoya or B+W are solid, you won't go wrong with either. The other brands can be hit or miss...but then again, it depends on you.
The one thing I will recommend is get a multicoated polarizer if you can afford spending a little extra. A good multicoated polarizer will transit more light than a cheap one and will minimize flare.
As far as brand, either Hoya or B+W are solid, you won't go wrong with either. The other brands can be hit or miss...but then again, it depends on you.
Djazzy
Forum Enthusiast
Do you use a polorizer for all the pix? What exactly does a polorizer do? Thanks Djazzy.
Sean Nelson
Forum Pro
A polarizer blocks light with a certain angle of polarization from entering the lens. This is useful for two things:
1) Skylight is polarized, so you can use a polarizer to make the sky darker and more dramatic. The effect is strongest 90 degrees away from the sun.
2) Reflections from non-metal surfaces (water, glass, etc) are polarized, so you can use a polarizer to eliminate most of the reflections when taking pictures through a window or water.
Another trick you can do with polarizers is to mount two of them on a lens - by varying their relative angles you can use them as a variable-strength neutral density filter.
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