Problems with Polarizer and the EF 10-22mm

01/18/2006 10:13:19 AM · #1

I bought a 77mm slim filter (Hoya Pro1 Polarizer) just so I could use it on my new 10-22mm, but I failed to do my research. The lens is too wide for a polarizer. I get dark banding in the sky because the WWWIIIDDDEE viewing angle.

Bummer. Live and learn. At least I got a stepdown ring so that I can use it on my Tamron 28-75, but it sucks I paid a premium for a 77mm.

-Chad

dswebb

Canon EOS-20D

01/18/2006 10:26:10 AM · #2

Or you could sell it to me for $20. :-)

Sorry Chad, just had to say it. :-) Knowing you, if you don't use it, you'll sell it for more than you paid on ebay. :-)

Doug

ignite

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/18/2006 10:30:12 AM · #3

Too bad. The more your viewing angle is, the more the light is changing direction, and you get different levels of polarisation all over the picture. Well, I am sure you can use it on other lenses. Good luck.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/18/2006 10:39:47 AM · #4

Originally posted by dswebb:

Or you could sell it to me for $20. :-)

Sorry Chad, just had to say it. :-) Knowing you, if you don't use it, you'll sell it for more than you paid on ebay. :-)

Doug

Gee Doug, thanks for such a generous offer! :-)

-Chad

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

01/18/2006 10:41:33 AM · #5

Just a thought? any difference with a linear polarizer?

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/18/2006 10:43:44 AM · #6

Originally posted by theSaj:

Just a thought? any difference with a linear polarizer?

Linear Polarizers mess up the Af system of modern SLR cameras. Plus it not a problem of the type of polarizer, it more a problem of the extreme wide angle and vignetting.

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

01/18/2006 10:43:49 AM · #7

Originally posted by theSaj:

Just a thought? any difference with a linear polarizer?

I thought about that too. I don't know if it would make a difference. I may loose AF, but that's not a big deal with such a wide lens.

-Chad

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

01/18/2006 10:45:53 AM · #8

Well, the 77mm polariser can be used on other lenses ... as long as you invest in Canon L glass such as the 24-70 or one of the 70-200 range ;o)

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/18/2006 10:47:34 AM · #9

There will be no difference with a linear polarizer. A so-called circular polarizer is just a linear polarizer with a "quarter-wave plate" added to re-create two different polarizations so that AF is not affected.

01/18/2006 10:50:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by Manic:

Well, the 77mm polariser can be used on other lenses ... as long as you invest in Canon L glass such as the 24-70 or one of the 70-200 range ;o)

Cool.

"Honey, I need to buy the 70-200 f2.8 IS so that I can use this polarizer I bought."

That would go over well. :-)

-Chad

fstopopen

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/18/2006 11:03:30 AM · #11

can you post an example of what is going bad? I use a slim polarizer all the time with my 10-22. I love it.

drake

01/18/2006 11:16:08 AM · #12

Originally posted by fstopopen:

can you post an example of what is going bad? I use a slim polarizer all the time with my 10-22. I love it.

drake

I can post an example tonight. You don't have problems with dark banding/gradients in the sky?

-Chad

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

01/18/2006 11:16:15 AM · #13

Some people actually like that banding effect if it's what I'm thinking about. Talk to Bear, he adds it to his shots on purpose when it isn't there...