CPL'S, Nikon or B+W? (Page 2): I would say get the 77mm. That will also work with almost any mid to high end Nikon lens you may get in the future, since quite a few have a 77mm filter...

amehta Loc: Boston

DaveO wrote:

So your gut says okay, the 67 is okay as opposed to springing for a 77mm?

I would say get the 77mm. That will also work with almost any mid to high end Nikon lens you may get in the future, since quite a few have a 77mm filter ring.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Sounds reasonable, I was hoping to cheat because I've got decent 52,58 and 67mm CPL's. I didn't want to short sell the wide angle and butt heads with the wife on the 67 that she uses. She's easy and pretty much sticks with the 18-105, so that will work out well because I like the 85 and 12-24! Thanx much, Dave.

Cameoblue Loc: British Columbia Canada

DaveO wrote:

Preference of Nikon - 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter or B+W - 77mm Kaesemann XS-Pro Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter. Price diff is $10, so that's not a factor Don't want to spend more. Will use on Tokina 12-24 and Nikkor 85mm (B+W step-up ring) If relatively equal, it sounds like the B+W will clean easier. Thoughts?

I have the exact B+W filter you mention and use it successfully on my FF with a 24-105 and 70-200. If I needed to buy another CPL I would get another one without a second thought. I can not speak for the Nikon as I know nothing about them. The B+W has a brass filter thread so it is less prone to cross treading or getting stuck to the lens but a 2 dollar filter wrench is always handy to have in the camera bag. B+W are known for quality so resale value is also maintained.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

DaveO wrote:

Preference of Nikon - 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter or B+W - 77mm Kaesemann XS-Pro Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter. Price diff is $10, so that's not a factor Don't want to spend more. Will use on Tokina 12-24 and Nikkor 85mm (B+W step-up ring) If relatively equal, it sounds like the B+W will clean easier. Thoughts?

I've moved to using B+W filters. As for step up rings, I've also moved to using those when it comes time to use a CPL. Now, I only have to carry one CPL, a large dia. one, and adapt it to the other lenses. Slightly less weight to carry.
--Bob

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Bret wrote:

I use B+W...Iv'e never considered a Nikon filter.

From what I"ve seen, you're obviously doing something right!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

rmalarz wrote:

I've moved to using B+W filters. As for step up rings, I've also moved to using those when it comes time to use a CPL. Now, I only have to carry one CPL, a large dia. one, and adapt it to the other lenses. Slightly less weight to carry.
--Bob

Sounds good!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Cameoblue wrote:

I have the exact B+W filter you mention and use it successfully on my FF with a 24-105 and 70-200. If I needed to buy another CPL I would get another one without a second thought. I can not speak for the Nikon as I know nothing about them. The B+W has a brass filter thread so it is less prone to cross treading or getting stuck to the lens but a 2 dollar filter wrench is always handy to have in the camera bag. B+W are known for quality so resale value is also maintained.

This is the road I was looking to take, but there's a lot of folks out here that have a lot of experience that I wanted to tap. To ask about Nikon versus B+W was almost as bad as Ford versus Chevy! Thank-you much!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

amehta wrote:

I would say get the 77mm. That will also work with almost any mid to high end Nikon lens you may get in the future, since quite a few have a 77mm filter ring.

Thanx again! Got to stop collecting things one of these days! Like the old westerner said: I've got more guns and ammunition than I need, but not nearly enough!"

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I buy B+w because the fittings are brass. With very wide lenses there's a problem with polarizers. Call B&H or seek advice. I go to lectures at B&H and just heard Tim Cooper a great landscape photographer. He said don't buy a linear polarizer. BTW he also buys B+W.

DaveO wrote:

Preference of Nikon - 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter or B+W - 77mm Kaesemann XS-Pro Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter. Price diff is $10, so that's not a factor Don't want to spend more. Will use on Tokina 12-24 and Nikkor 85mm (B+W step-up ring) If relatively equal, it sounds like the B+W will clean easier. Thoughts?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

sueyeisert wrote:

I buy B+w because the fittings are brass. With very wide lenses there's a problem with polarizers. Call B&H or seek advice. I go to lectures at B&H and just heard Tim Cooper a great landscape photographer. He said don't buy a linear polarizer. BTW he also buys B+W.

Thank-you much, you folks have made my decision easier!!

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

selmslie wrote:

It just occurred to me that you mentioned using a polarizer on a very wide-angle lens.

This is not going to work as well as it would on a normal or telephoto because a polarizer has its strongest effect at 90 degrees from the light source.

I will second that! The lens is wide enough that part of the sky will be darkened, and part of it will not. I took some pictures of my church like that, and they are unusable.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Bloke wrote:

I will second that! The lens is wide enough that part of the sky will be darkened, and part of it will not. I took some pictures of my church like that, and they are unusable.

Yes, I've seen that, particularly on the high end. Certainly something to be aware of. Thank-you for responding.

amehta Loc: Boston

DaveO wrote:

Thanx again! Got to stop collecting things one of these days! Like the old westerner said: I've got more guns and ammunition than I need, but not nearly enough!"

We've all got GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). There is no cure, only treatments.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

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wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

DaveO wrote:

I agree to a certain extent. For a very nominal fe... (show quote)

with regard to adapter rings, those made of brass and plastic are excellent and do not bind. any aluminium ring will bind, as that is a characteristic of the beast.