Polarizing Filter for DA 12-24

The Kurly One · 10-14-2011, 06:36 PM

What do you use? Can you easily use one without losing any of your edges?

SpecialK · 10-14-2011, 07:12 PM

Mine already darkens the sky so I could not see using a polarizer. I happen to not like the effect :-)

The Kurly One · 10-14-2011, 07:21 PM

I just want more "POP" from this lens without using post processing

Adam · 10-14-2011, 07:33 PM

You should get one of the thin filters to avoid vignetting (hoya pro 1):

XD77CRPLGB Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

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The Kurly One · 10-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Thanks Adam, but will it make my Lens and subsequent photos $150 better? Are there any more frugal options?

**LaurenOE** · 10-14-2011, 08:02 PM

Funny.. Today, I just bought one at Best Buy - Rocketfish. As soon as B&H opens up, I am going to buy a couple of stack-caps for it. I bought it at Best Buy because we had some points/money to use. Not a bad Polarizer for the money.

JeffJS · 10-14-2011, 08:13 PM

I went out just the other day with a Heliopan CPL on my 12-24. Every single photo I took had to be rescued, regardless of where I set the CPL. Pics looked ok on the rear screen but they all had a hazy appearance when I got them home. If you want more pop, save your money (if the 12-24 is the only lens you are buying it for) on the CPL and get the 'pop' in post processing.

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LowVoltage · 10-14-2011, 10:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by The Kurly One

Thanks Adam, but will it make my Lens and subsequent photos $150 better? Are there any more frugal options?

You can try Spotlight Photo for the same Hoya Pro 1 D filter at about $35 less. I've bought a few filters from Spotlight, and so far it's been a very pleasant experience. Also, Marumi DHG filters are supposed to be a great "sleeper" brand, although you'd probably have to search them out on eBay. Most of the time they are shipped from Hong Kong (but don't let that fool you, they are a Japanese company), but one or two sellers can be found in the States. If memory serves, I think OEC is one seller in Texas. Marumis are low profile, so they don't vignette, and they are multi-coated.

I can tell you, though, the Pro 1 D from Hoya really is a nice balance of build quality, performance, and price. They are a noticeable step up from Hoya's own HMC-labeled polarizers and yet cost about 25-40% less than B+W and other "premium" brands. Another advantage of the Pro 1 Ds are the fact that, in spite of being low-profile (thinner) to avoid vignetting, they still have an outer filter thread which allows you to use your existing lens cap. I have a B+W CPL filter, and it's performance is grand, yet it does not have an outer filter thread. This means you can't use the existing lens cap; you have to use the included B+W cap that is supposed to hug the outer rim of the filter. People regularly complain out these slip-on caps not holding on tightly enough.

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10-14-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Mine already darkens the sky so I could not see using a polarizer. I happen to not like the effect :-)

10-14-2011, 07:21 PM	#3
The Kurly One Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 233 Original Poster	I just want more "POP" from this lens without using post processing

10-14-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	You should get one of the thin filters to avoid vignetting (hoya pro 1): XD77CRPLGB Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer Glass Filter Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#5
The Kurly One Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 233 Original Poster	Thanks Adam, but will it make my Lens and subsequent photos $150 better? Are there any more frugal options?

10-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Funny.. Today, I just bought one at Best Buy - Rocketfish. As soon as B&H opens up, I am going to buy a couple of stack-caps for it. I bought it at Best Buy because we had some points/money to use. Not a bad Polarizer for the money.

10-14-2011, 08:13 PM	#7
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I went out just the other day with a Heliopan CPL on my 12-24. Every single photo I took had to be rescued, regardless of where I set the CPL. Pics looked ok on the rear screen but they all had a hazy appearance when I got them home. If you want more pop, save your money (if the 12-24 is the only lens you are buying it for) on the CPL and get the 'pop' in post processing. The Rest. Belle Isle, Detroit - a set on Flickr

10-14-2011, 10:02 PM - 1 Like	#8
LowVoltage Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mount Joy, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	Originally posted by The Kurly One Thanks Adam, but will it make my Lens and subsequent photos $150 better? Are there any more frugal options? You can try Spotlight Photo for the same Hoya Pro 1 D filter at about $35 less. I've bought a few filters from Spotlight, and so far it's been a very pleasant experience. Also, Marumi DHG filters are supposed to be a great "sleeper" brand, although you'd probably have to search them out on eBay. Most of the time they are shipped from Hong Kong (but don't let that fool you, they are a Japanese company), but one or two sellers can be found in the States. If memory serves, I think OEC is one seller in Texas. Marumis are low profile, so they don't vignette, and they are multi-coated. I can tell you, though, the Pro 1 D from Hoya really is a nice balance of build quality, performance, and price. They are a noticeable step up from Hoya's own HMC-labeled polarizers and yet cost about 25-40% less than B+W and other "premium" brands. Another advantage of the Pro 1 Ds are the fact that, in spite of being low-profile (thinner) to avoid vignetting, they still have an outer filter thread which allows you to use your existing lens cap. I have a B+W CPL filter, and it's performance is grand, yet it does not have an outer filter thread. This means you can't use the existing lens cap; you have to use the included B+W cap that is supposed to hug the outer rim of the filter. People regularly complain out these slip-on caps not holding on tightly enough.