circular polarizing filter: I am planning on spending a lot of time on the water during July and August and would like all your opinions on a decent filter. I have been shopping and...

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

I am planning on spending a lot of time on the water during July and August and would like all your opinions on a decent filter. I have been shopping and prices range from about $10 to $200. Makes it difficult for an amateur to choose. Looking for a 62mm. Price is not a problem but I want to be sure I'm getting quality. Thanks.
PS: I did go through some of the links for info but most of them just turned into bashing certain proucts. I just want to know what you are using, and the price I can expect to pay. It is going on a 18-250 lens that cost about $900.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

B+W, Tiffen, Hoya and Marumi all make quality CPL filters, you would be hard pressed to see any difference in the results. Stay away from the cheap stuff, like sold in Walmart, Best Buy. Target and the like, they are usually not worth the price of the packaging. And anything you see on Ebay, likely its a knock-off or repackaged Chinese junk, unless it has the brand name actually on the mounting ring. I personally prefer the B+W because the mounting rings are made of brass rather than aluminum.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

MT Shooter wrote:

B+W, Tiffen, Hoya and Marumi all make quality CPL filters, you would be hard pressed to see any difference in the results. Stay away from the cheap stuff, like sold in Walmart, Best Buy. Target and the like, they are usually not worth the price of the packaging. And anything you see on Ebay, likely its a knock-off or repackaged Chinese junk, unless it has the brand name actually on the mounting ring. I personally prefer the B+W because the mounting rings are made of brass rather than aluminum.

Thanks MT Shooter. Appreciate your expertise.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Jack47 wrote:

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Here's a review.

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

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

jerryc41 wrote:

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charles brown Loc: Tennesse

MT Shooter wrote:

B+W, Tiffen, Hoya and Marumi all make quality CPL filters, you would be hard pressed to see any difference in the results. Stay away from the cheap stuff, like sold in Walmart, Best Buy. Target and the like, they are usually not worth the price of the packaging. And anything you see on Ebay, likely its a knock-off or repackaged Chinese junk, unless it has the brand name actually on the mounting ring. I personally prefer the B+W because the mounting rings are made of brass rather than aluminum.

Ditto

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

charles brown wrote:

quote=MT Shooter B+W, Tiffen, Hoya and Marumi all... (show quote)

Thanks Charles

MtnMan Loc: ID

Jack47 wrote:

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Get the Maurami thin. Great filter at reasonable price.

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

I use the Tiffen on my 24mm and does ok...I think if I get another one it will be the B&w.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

MtnMan wrote:

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Thanks for the advice MtnMan.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Bret wrote:

I use the Tiffen on my 24mm and does ok...I think if I get another one it will be the B&w.

Thanks Bret. I am looking at the B+W as well.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

jerryc41 wrote:

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This is a great review. I use B&W and a Moose Peterson warming Polarizer

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

You can't go wrong with B&W.

scubamike Loc: San Antonio, TX, USA

Also being someone who spends a great deal of time on the water I can chime in with my 2 cents. Buy the B+W!

Brass rather than aluminum. Lots of time in the sun could equal high temperatures and water spray. Aluminum will slowly oxidize, whereas brass will not. Also, the brass rings on B+W filters tend not to get stuck as easily as other filters made of aluminum, because of the difference between the filter and the lens. (2 opposing metals).

Time on the water = a lens getting splashed, it's just a given. A high quality filter will not only help protect the lens but will be easier to clean. A drop of water on a hot camera lens can be a real PIA to clean. Also, salt water spray tends to corrode the protective coatings on glass, so high quality MRC coating is important.

I like the heaviness and build quality of the B+W's as well.

Bear123 Loc: Wild & Wonderful West Virginia

Bought the B+W ksm C-pol mrc 72 mm a few months ago for about $150 bucks. Very pleased with the results on nice sunny days. Haven't had the chance yet to take it on the water but will soon on my annual fishing trip. Tip: buy one for your widest lens and get step down rings so you can use it on your other lenses. Enjoy!