polarizing filter - DPChallenge Forums

09/16/2008 11:27:20 AM · #1

I'm in the process of buying a polarizing filter but I'm not really sure which one to go for

Hoya CIR-POLARIZING CPL 77mm - Â£32.95
or
Hoya PRO-1D CPL 77mm - Â£48.48

can anyone tell me what the difference between the 2 is?? (other than Â£15.53)
is that extra money worth it??

any help would be great :)

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/16/2008 12:53:03 PM · #2

I haven't looked to confirm yet but I suspect that the PRO-1D is multicoated and the other is not.

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

09/16/2008 01:09:28 PM · #3

I can't confirm anything about the first one but I still suspect that it's not multicoated. The PRO-1D is multicoated and it is slim profile. The multicoating reduces lens flare and the slim profile can reduce corner vignettes at wide angle (although some debate how much this helps unless you're at extreme wide angle)

I just ordered a 67mm CPL and my final selection came down to the Hoya PRO-1D and a B+W version. They were priced similarly. I chose the B+W but it was a bit of a toss-up in the end.

If youâ��re sticking with Hoya Iâ��d consider the PRO-1D if your budget allows.

MattO

Nikon D4

09/16/2008 01:22:36 PM · #4

Also consider this, with the slim design you cant use the original lens cap, you will have to provide a different snap on one. I'd go for a B&W multicoated without slim design.

Matt

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/16/2008 01:24:37 PM · #5

In almost all tests I've seen there is really no difference between all but the cheapest filters. You'd probably do best to just save the money. A slim profile, however, may be helpful if you plan on using ultrawide angles. On a crop sensor it may not be as big a deal for you though.

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

09/16/2008 01:39:06 PM · #6

I'm curious as to where you can get them that cheap - when I was looking to replace one that broke, I thought they were much more expensive.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/16/2008 01:52:16 PM · #7

The B + W slim comes with a rubber lens cap which the Hoya slim version doesn't.

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

09/16/2008 02:14:17 PM · #8

The source I have says that the PRO-1D does have front threads although it's only a 5mm slim profile. Doesn't that mean that the original lens cap wouod work?

2Filter.com

These folks are new to me but I'm giving them a shot because they're a local company in Gilsum, NH, USA

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/16/2008 02:18:58 PM · #9

With my APC sensor camera, a standard CPL begins to darken the corners at 18mm. The slim Hoya does not. I was struck by the clarity and sharpness the from the first image when I put the Hoya on. There is a difference.
I also have one of the cheap 62mm CPL's that came with a used eBay lens, and it is so bad that I can't focus with it on the 70-300, either manual or auto. I use it as a lens cap.
Those are excellent prices you have found. We are interested to know about where you found them at that price.
ETA I see that you posted the link to the place while I was typing, thanks.

About the lens cap for the slim's with no threads; The plastic top off a Wilson tennis ball can is about a perfect slip-on for some 72mm items. I am sure that there are other can caps like that of different sizes.

Message edited by author 2008-09-16 14:22:21.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

09/16/2008 02:22:23 PM · #10

Originally posted by DJWoodward:

The source I have says that the PRO-1D does have front threads although it's only a 5mm slim profile. Doesn't that mean that the original lens cap would work?

Probably not. The thread grippers on Canon lens caps, at least, require some serious depth to grab on. What the threads ARE good for is to allow you to piggy a ND on the polarizer...

R.

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

09/16/2008 02:47:25 PM · #11

I had the Pro version, and the lens cap fitted.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

09/17/2008 07:35:48 AM · #12

well this is to be used on a 12-24mm lens (I shoot at 12mm a lot) so do you think that it will be better to go with the pro version to reduce corner vignettes (seeing as its 5mm slim profile) or do you think that its not really an issue and the standard 77mm cpl will be fine??
also I seem to be seeing conflicting reports about whether a lens cap will actually fit on the pro version?!?!

for those of you that wanted to know the place where I found the cpl's at is purelygadgets.co.uk

Hoya CIR-POLARIZING CPL 77mm - Â£32.95

Hoya PRO-1D CPL 77mm - Â£48.48

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

09/17/2008 08:24:37 AM · #13

Well, I am going for the Pro version for the 77mm for wide angle and the ordinary one at 72mm. I am going to make sure I pay by credit card as the company has mixed ratings on the review sites - pricing is somewhat bizarre as the polarising filters are 1/3 of the price elsewhere, but some things are hugely more expensive.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/17/2008 09:23:01 AM · #14

I have the 72mm PRO1 UV and had no lens cap problems (Nikon lens/cap), so I would assume the CPL would be fine as well (at least for Nikon).

09/17/2008 10:02:32 AM · #15

Originally posted by SaraR:

I've bought loads of stuff from them in the past (ipods, lenses, comp stuff) and never had a problem with them. I do agree with you tho the pricing is really bizarre, I dont know how/why the prices are so cheap?!?!

only time will tell I guess

09/17/2008 10:02:45 AM · #16

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

I have the 72mm PRO1 UV and had no lens cap problems (Nikon lens/cap), so I would assume the CPL would be fine as well (at least for Nikon).

thanks for the info