Trying to decide on a Circular Polarizer (Page 2): Do you know if the prices shown are MSRP or street? There are some fairly high priced ones shown that are at or near the bottom of...

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

Teton Viewer wrote:

You might find the ratings in the article below helpful. The link is to the ratings page but earlier in the article there is a very technical discussion on the physics of polarizing light.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

Do you know if the prices shown are MSRP or street? There are some fairly high priced ones shown that are at or near the bottom of the rankings.

bjprovo Loc: Northeast CT

Not saying most expensive. Saying research and get the BEST you can afford.

Basil wrote:

Well...yeah, but does more $$ always mean better?

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Teton Viewer wrote:

You might find the ratings in the article below helpful. The link is to the ratings page but earlier in the article there is a very technical discussion on the physics of polarizing light.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

This is an excellent review except that it is five years old and no longer valid. New products have been brought to market replacing older models. This test needs to be repeated with today's choices. (Am considering the Hoya HD2 - not a single professional review available that I can find)

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Basil wrote:

My birthday is approaching, and I've decided I wan... (show quote)

My first choice is B+W. I've transitioned to using only B+W filters.
--Bob

Basil Loc: New Mexico

Thanks for all the feedback! I have decided to go with B+W !

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

Basil wrote:

My birthday is approaching, and I've decided I wan... (show quote)

I have the B+W Kaesemann CP and have been more than satisfied with it. The build quality is exceptional. The front ring rotates very smoothly with just the right amount of "drag". It's brass fittings mount and dismount nicely. You will not be sorry if you go with this CP filter.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

Photographer Jim wrote:

I have the B+W Kaesemann CP and have been more than satisfied with it. The build quality is exceptional. The front ring rotates very smoothly with just the right amount of "drag". It's brass fittings mount and dismount nicely. You will not be sorry if you go with this CP filter.

Yep, that's the one I went with!

mikedent Loc: Florida

Teton Viewer wrote:

You might find the ratings in the article below helpful. The link is to the ratings page but earlier in the article there is a very technical discussion on the physics of polarizing light.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

This article also reviews UV filters I believe.

cirsium Loc: St. Paul, MN

I resolved my same confusion with the following CP review: http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html

I am a fellow Canon 7d hobbyist with limited $ resources. In my search I also found a surprising lack of facts and a surplus or opinions on the web. Settled on the Marumi DHG series of CP filters and they have served me well.

Also planning upgrade to the Canon 24-105mm L lense and wondering if your happy with it ?

Mickey Jetpur Loc: California

Teton Viewer wrote:

You might find the ratings in the article below helpful. The link is to the ratings page but earlier in the article there is a very technical discussion on the physics of polarizing light.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

I just looked at lenstip.com and saw that Marumi filters did very well in their tests. Has anyone used these and would you recommend it over B&W? Thanks.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

cirsium wrote:

Also planning upgrade to the Canon 24-105mm L lense and wondering if your happy with it ?

Yes, I love it! I upgraded my 28-135 "kit" lens to this 24-105 "L" and could not be happier.

Robeng Loc: California

Basil wrote:

My birthday is approaching, and I've decided I wan... (show quote)

My opinion, if money is not an issue and you want the best. Singh-Ray, Rodenstock and B + W.

Larry Howard Loc: Tom Bean, TX

I have been very pleased with the B+W that I've used for my professional work for a number of years. While I have and use Cokin, Nikon, and others the two brands of filters I find that I am most happy with are Heliopan and B+W.
Good luck and happy shooting.

Basil Loc: New Mexico

Thanks Larry. As I stated above I have decided to go ahead and get the B+W CP.