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 09/05/2006 10:24:38 PM · #1
I'm looking to buy a Circular polarizer. Should I get a Hoya or a Tiffen?

Any reviews of either?


09/05/2006 11:04:21 PM · #2
Hoya. Even within Hoya there are different grades. Just make sure the one you buy is multicoated. This reduces flare.
 09/05/2006 11:19:21 PM · #3
B+W
 09/05/2006 11:25:56 PM · #4
I have the Tiffen, it's not too bad. There is some loss of sharpness though, and I would imagine one of the more expensive ones like the B+W or Heliopan would have better color and less flare too.
 09/06/2006 12:39:15 AM · #5
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Hoya. Even within Hoya there are different grades. Just make sure the one you buy is multicoated. This reduces flare.

Is this one any good?

No B+W for me, too expensive.

09/06/2006 12:43:47 AM · #6
Originally posted by Nitin:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Hoya. Even within Hoya there are different grades. Just make sure the one you buy is multicoated. This reduces flare.

Is this one any good?

No B+W for me, too expensive.


It doesn't say that it's multi-coated so I'd check on that first. If it isn't then I would go for something else.
 09/06/2006 02:53:18 AM · #7
looks like it isnt.. what's the difference between a multi-coated and non-coated one? Anything significant for day-to-day use?
 09/06/2006 03:13:59 AM · #8
Originally posted by Nitin:
looks like it isnt.. what's the difference between a multi-coated and non-coated one? Anything significant for day-to-day use?


The coatings help prevent flare. Also, the higher grader filters deal with reflections better than the lower grade ones.
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