What choice for polarizer filter
Feb 9, 2015 15:02:34 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 16 lens with a 77 mm ring size (My largest ring size of my lenses). It will be used with a Nikon D7100. Is the extra money of worth for a B+W B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer MRC Filter ($128) vs a B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter ($119) vs Hoya 77mm NXT Circular Polarizer Filter ($83) vs Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing HD (High Density) Digital Glass Filter ($94) etc.
As you know the list could be endless. I know the B+W have brass rings and the $83 Hoya is uncoated. Are these features really important? Is the Kaesemann and High Density of value? Overall do you have any recommendations about a polarizer filter?
As you know the list could be endless. I know the B+W have brass rings and the $83 Hoya is uncoated. Are these features really important? Is the Kaesemann and High Density of value? Overall do you have any recommendations about a polarizer filter?
Feb 9, 2015 15:07:03 #
latebloomer wrote:
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 ... (show quote)
I use B+W. Whatever you decide on, the multi-coating (MRC) is a must.
Feb 9, 2015 15:16:58 #
I went the other way on price and bought a Tiffen. As far as I can tell, it works pretty well.
Feb 9, 2015 15:31:21 #
You have picked a good brand of filters, I use them or Rodenstock. Get the MRC filter at least. The Kaeseman is only $9 more and provides dust and moisture sealing. Be very careful using your polarizer with that lens when the sky is included in your picture. The polarizer has greatest effect when at 90 degrees to the sun and, on a wide angle lens, will darken the blue sky unevenly. It will still be excellent at cutting reflections off non metallic surfaces and increasing contrast and saturation.
Feb 9, 2015 15:42:39 #
I own the B+W Kaesemann and do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. And yes, I do think it is worth it's price. Beyond the excellent multi coating and brass threads, it is well sealed, and has a truly excellent build. The outer ring rotates smooth as silk with precision tension. If you take care with it, you should not need to replace it for many years.
Feb 9, 2015 19:37:23 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
latebloomer wrote:
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 ... (show quote)
I see Sigma has a multi-coated "wide" 77 mm polarizer http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/911204-REG/sigma_afg950_77mm_circular_dg_wide.html in which Sigma 10 - 17 users say works well. Should I consider this an important consideration? Does the crop factor of my 11 - 16 (actually 16 - 24) affect the vignetting?
Feb 10, 2015 05:58:23 #
latebloomer wrote:
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 ... (show quote)
Try using a polarizer with an ultrawide lens before you buy - you might not like the results, especially if there is any sky in the image.
Feb 10, 2015 05:59:12 #
Those are all top quality filter manufacturers. Nikon makes their own polarizers that are up there with the best also. I have a Nikon 67mm polarizer that is excellent.
Feb 10, 2015 06:11:34 #
latebloomer wrote:
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 ... (show quote)
B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter is the only choice I'd make.
--Bob
Feb 10, 2015 06:12:47 #
I own the B+W Kaesemann and do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Agree--have several different brands--these are great!
Agree--have several different brands--these are great!
Feb 10, 2015 07:39:02 #
latebloomer wrote:
I want to get a polarizer filter for my Tokina 11 ... (show quote)
here's a good article. I got the Marumi.
http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html
Feb 10, 2015 08:29:49 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
I only buy and use multi-coated filters. I also prefer brass rings to aluminum rings, but I haven't always been able to find filters with brass rings. But, in my opinion, multi-coating is a must.
Feb 10, 2015 09:47:46 #
Gene51 wrote:
Try using a polarizer with an ultrawide lens before you buy - you might not like the results, especially if there is any sky in the image.
Good point. I hate the uneven effect and so go naked most of the time. Aside from that, definitely buy the pricy true optical glass B+W filter with as much coating as you can get.
Feb 10, 2015 09:49:37 #
Gene51 wrote:
Try using a polarizer with an ultrawide lens before you buy - you might not like the results, especially if there is any sky in the image.
Yep, 11mm will give somewhere around 100 degrees angle of view. That will result in quite a variance in sky darkening across the whole image, assuming that it is not totally cloudy.
Feb 10, 2015 11:04:49 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
lsimpkins wrote:
Yep, 11mm will give somewhere around 100 degrees angle of view. That will result in quite a variance in sky darkening across the whole image, assuming that it is not totally cloudy.
I will be using this lens with my other lenses. My 11 - 16 will be the widest.
Does the crop sensor make any difference regarding the vignetting? Sigma has a "Wide" multi-coated 77 mm lens. Should this be a priority? Any advice is appreciated.
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