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05/28/2004 03:18:32 PM · #1 |
OK, I did try the search but didn't quite find the information I was looking for. From what I gather, thin filter glass helps prevent vignetting, correct? Now, does this also apply to specialized filters such as polarizers, as well? I want to buy a circular polarizer for my 24-70 Canon lens and I already have a Canon UV/Haze filter (thin cut) on the lens. Should I also buy a thin cut circular polarizer? The price difference between a thin cut and regular cut filter is huge ($172.50 vs $76.50 from B&H). The thin cut filter is also Hoya's S-HMC glass vs plain uncoated.
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05/28/2004 03:29:52 PM · #2 |
Most (not all) of the thin filters lack front threads, so stacking them is not possible. If you need to stack, be careful of this.
You should not need a thin filter for 24mm, even on a full-frame camera, certainly not on the 10D.
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05/28/2004 03:44:02 PM · #3 |
Ahh, thanks for the info! I don't see the need to stack filters at the moment but maybe in the future as I gain new skills. If I used a circular polarizer, I'd just use that and that alone and swap filters as needed. Not sure what affect both the UV/Haze and circular polarizer would have but I'd like to try it just for the heck of it.
B&H has a Hoya circular polarizer with HMC coatings for $155.95 which is a sort of happy medium price between the uncoated and S-HMC thin cut filter. Other than Hoya, should I consider other brands of filter? I've been quite happy with Hoya filters and the Canon UV/Haze filter is my first non-Hoya filter I've purchased.
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05/28/2004 03:53:33 PM · #4 |
Believe it or not, I got a great polarizer for $20 from Ritz camera store a few years ago. I know its' an off brand, but it's a great polarizer. It's thick, circular and works with with my UF filter on the lens, which I almost always leave on for protection of my lens.
Try ebay. I got some great, new filters there for pretty cheap. BH is great, but it's not always the cheapest. |
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05/28/2004 03:58:38 PM · #5 |
FYI: Filter Connection is having a 20% off sale for Memorial Day; you can get Hoya's top-of-the-line 77mm Super HMC Pro-1 Circular Polarizer for $155... and remember, not all filters are created equal =]
Message edited by author 2004-05-28 16:02:11. |
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05/28/2004 04:03:14 PM · #6 |
I have a thin B&H one that I use on my 17-40 lens. Works great. No vignetting.
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05/28/2004 04:40:18 PM · #7 |
I use Heliopan filters (double- or multi-coated Zeiss glass woth anodized brass threads, life-time warranty, slim or threaded). Rotation is precise and tight.
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05/28/2004 04:40:46 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by mirdonamy:
Believe it or not, I got a great polarizer for $20 from Ritz camera store a few years ago. I know its' an off brand, but it's a great polarizer. It's thick, circular and works with with my UF filter on the lens, which I almost always leave on for protection of my lens.
Try ebay. I got some great, new filters there for pretty cheap. BH is great, but it's not always the cheapest. |
Same here...
Last weekend Ritz had a buy (2) Quantarays get a third free...ended up with a UV, Circular Polarizer and a Close Up filter for Right at 50 bucks. |
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05/28/2004 04:44:37 PM · #9 |
| That's it, mine is a quantaray! :) Yeah, it's cheap enough to try and see how it works. I love my Circular Polarizer from Ritz!!! |
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05/28/2004 04:58:50 PM · #10 |
Thanks for the tip on the filter connection, EddyG. I just ordered a 77mm Hoya S-HMC Pro-1 circular and hope to have it in a few days.
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05/28/2004 05:40:01 PM · #11 |
Why circular & not linear?
Anyone gots some hints on a a good filter bundle?
Looking to get a ND, polariser & maybe a mac one too!
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05/28/2004 06:08:01 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Rooster:
Why circular & not linear? |
Because linear polarizers mess up the auto-focus mechanism on most AF cameras. I remember reading about a Sony camera that could use linear polarizers, but that is definitely not the norm.
You're welcome Greg. (I have the exact same polarizer, but I didn't get 20% off!! =)
Message edited by author 2004-05-28 18:08:35. |
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