Which circular polarizer filter should I buy? I managed to lose the circular polarizer filter for my Canon EOS 50 D 72mm lens. I know there is a huge cost/quality range for polarizers...

scavallo

I managed to lose the circular polarizer filter for my Canon EOS 50 D 72mm lens. I know there is a huge cost/quality range for polarizers, and I'd like recommendations for the best replacement option (best quality for the money) and where to get it on line.
P.S. I do mostly nature photography (Birds, wildlife, scenics, etc.) Thanks!
Sharon

fishone0 Loc: Kingman AZ

I have a couple of different brands and to me they seem to wrok all the same. I ordered mine from B&H. If you are willing to go for the big bucks I hear that Singh-Ray is the best filter

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Get the best one you can afford. There is a big difference in quality. And go with a name brand.
Erv

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

fishone0 wrote:

I have a couple of different brands and to me they seem to wrok all the same. I ordered mine from B&H. If you are willing to go for the big bucks I hear that Singh-Ray is the best filter

Does more money really buy you better quality ???

RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida

I bought a marumi DHG Super Circular PL D size 72mm from Amazon for around $70. It seems to work well and the coating prevents finger prints which I find helpful since I am shooting with a lens hood most of the time.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

scavallo wrote:

I managed to lose the circular polarizer filter for my Canon EOS 50 D 72mm lens. I know there is a huge cost/quality range for polarizers, and I'd like recommendations for the best replacement option (best quality for the money) and where to get it on line.
P.S. I do mostly nature photography (Birds, wildlife, scenics, etc.) Thanks!
Sharon

I have B+W CPs and I buy most of my photographic equipment on line from B&H.

Fran Loc: Northeast, United States

Mac wrote:

scavallo wrote:

I managed to lose the circular polarizer filter for my Canon EOS 50 D 72mm lens. I know there is a huge cost/quality range for polarizers, and I'd like recommendations for the best replacement option (best quality for the money) and where to get it on line.
P.S. I do mostly nature photography (Birds, wildlife, scenics, etc.) Thanks!
Sharon

I have B+W CPs and I buy most of my photographic equipment on line from B&H.

I also have the B&W CPs. Like them lots!

Npt Bob Loc: Newport, RI

This article might help with your decision.
http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html

They also have test results for UV filters.

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

I only use Hoya HD do to the review by Ken Rockwell. No complaints from me. Gary http://www.kenrockwell.com/hoya/filters.htm

scavallo wrote:

I managed to lose the circular polarizer filter for my Canon EOS 50 D 72mm lens. I know there is a huge cost/quality range for polarizers, and I'd like recommendations for the best replacement option (best quality for the money) and where to get it on line.
P.S. I do mostly nature photography (Birds, wildlife, scenics, etc.) Thanks!
Sharon

TJ28012 Loc: Belmont, NC

Years back, I did my own tests and found that I was unable to tell the difference when resulting photos were viewed at 100% on my laptop. Tested as many 52mm CPL and LPL as I owned or could borrow from friends. Since I seldom print photos, this is as far as I went.

Obviously there are differences in quality. As with any photographic tool, just buy what you can afford and learn how to use it. Buy for your largest lens filter size and use step-up rings to save. BTW, get a lens shade to fit the polorizer as I found that made a difference in my results.

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I just tried to read that lenstip article. I couldn't understand a word of it and all those filters are WAAAAAAY more $$$ than what I would ever pay for something to go in front of any of my lenses (unless someone else bought it for me). Are there any decent <$50 CPs or UVs out there??

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

GC likes NIKON wrote:

fishone0 wrote:

I have a couple of different brands and to me they seem to wrok all the same. I ordered mine from B&H. If you are willing to go for the big bucks I hear that Singh-Ray is the best filter

Does more money really buy you better quality ???

It does when it's Singh-Ray... :)

Npt Bob Loc: Newport, RI

The price is in PLN not US $
any price listed < ~ 160 is under $50

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

Cool. I'll have to revisit the site.

pigpen

If I remember correctly from my research several years ago, the 2 best are (supposedly) B+W and Heliopan. I buy B+W, and have never been dissapointed, and are much cheaper than Heliopan (both German glass).

I still believe you get what you pay for. I have 2 4x6 Singh-Ray ($160 each), and I love them. That's all I know about Singh-Ray.