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02/28/2006 07:44:34 AM · #1 |
Hi guys,
I'm sure this could be found on the forum already, I've tried searching, but the search function here leaves much to be desired.
I'm looking to get a circular polorizer and have narrowed it down to 3:
B&W Pol circular MRC 62 E - 64Euros
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Hoya Pol circular Super HMC 62 - 57Euros
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Hoya Pol circular HMC 62 - 43Euros
Not a big differnce in price. Can anyone shead any light on which is better? I've heard of some colour cast issues with the Hoya.
Cheers
Message edited by author 2006-02-28 07:47:13. |
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02/28/2006 09:57:33 AM · #2 |
I've got a couple of the basic Hoyas, and they work fine. I've read that B&W is top of the line, but i've never used them. If the price difference doesn't bother you, no reason not to get the B&W.
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02/28/2006 10:01:29 AM · #3 |
| I'd recommend the Hoya Super HMC ... it has a harder multicoating than the regular HMC and is easier to clean. The B+W might be good too, but I have no first-hand experience with it. |
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02/28/2006 10:15:50 AM · #4 |
| I have a 67mm Tiffen polarizer, and I've been happy with it so far. |
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02/28/2006 12:45:13 PM · #5 |
| I've hard that Nikon polarizers are very good as well, but I think they are pretty expensive and I wouldn't be suprised if they are made by B&W or somebody else. I have a Nikon 52mm polarizer for my 50mm and 24mm lenses and it is the best polarizer I've ever used. I bought a cheap one a while back and it works pretty well too, but the Nikon is surely better. |
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02/28/2006 05:02:05 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the comments so its either
B&W Pol circular MRC
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Hoya Pol circular Super HMC
Anyone use both of them? |
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02/28/2006 05:26:43 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jahoward:
I've hard that Nikon polarizers are very good as well, but I think they are pretty expensive and I wouldn't be suprised if they are made by B&W or somebody else. |
I assure you Nikon makes their own polarizers, and they are some of the best made. I personally like the older units that were bigger than the filter threads, but Nikon change the design since they were interfering with the newer style bayonet hoods.
I have a 62mm B+W slim circular polarizer that I no longer use since I don't have any 62mm thread lenses since going to Olympus. If interested PM me. |
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02/28/2006 05:28:14 PM · #8 |
I have a B & W (not sure if it's MRC) and a Hoya SMC (super multi coated). Both work great.
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02/28/2006 06:26:17 PM · #9 |
| I use a Hoya SMC and have never had a complaint about it... |
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02/28/2006 06:45:28 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
I assure you Nikon makes their own polarizers, and they are some of the best made. I personally like the older units that were bigger than the filter threads, but Nikon change the design since they were interfering with the newer style bayonet hoods. |
I agree, their older polarizers are great. My 52mm Nikon Polarizer is one of the older ones that is larger than the 52mm threads. It is so nice to operate and it does an exceptional job. |
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02/28/2006 07:13:41 PM · #11 |
| I prefer the B&W but I have both. |
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