Looking for a new polarizer filter

Idanz0r · 10-13-2011, 06:37 PM

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Hello friends,

I'm looking for a new polarizer filter for my 50-135.

nowadays i have only B+W 67 F-Pro MRC UV Filter on the lens.

Which one you recommend ?

thanks a lot.

Last edited by Idanz0r; 10-13-2011 at 07:49 PM.

Adam · 10-13-2011, 07:18 PM

Hoya filters are excellent- and it's worth it to have high-end filters on your * lenses

A67CRPLHRTGB Hoya 67mm HRT Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

Idanz0r · 10-13-2011, 07:35 PM

thank you very much for the super quick replay.

I think i'll get it from ebay, hows that:

Hoya HRT 67mm Circular Polarizer/UV Absorbing **AUTHORIZED HOYA USA DEALER** | eBay

?

and another question - can i put this filter and my B+W UV filter together ?

thanks again

RallyDriver96 · 10-14-2011, 04:10 AM

There's a good polarizer test that was done by lenstip.com:

Polarizing filters test - Results and summary - Lenstip.com

I'm always extra cautious about purchasing things from E-bay, never know when you'll get a knockoff these days. I also thing there was a test done about stacking filters, I believe the general conclusion was that it is bad to do so - but I'm not 100% on that.

Greg

Jonathan Mac · 10-14-2011, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by RallyDriver96

There's a good polarizer test that was done by lenstip.com:

Polarizing filters test - Results and summary - Lenstip.com

I'm always extra cautious about purchasing things from E-bay, never know when you'll get a knockoff these days. I also thing there was a test done about stacking filters, I believe the general conclusion was that it is bad to do so - but I'm not 100% on that.

Greg

I just read through that & bought the Marumi Super 49mm for using on my DA35 ltd & M lenses. Up to now I´ve used only cheap polarisers but wanted something better, and smaller.

Idanz0r · 10-15-2011, 07:50 AM

so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ?

Jonathan Mac · 10-15-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Idanz0r

so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ?

From what I´ve read, the best are B+W, Marumi & Hoya (the Pro-1, not the cheaper ones). Of those, B+W are by far the most expensive and only very slightly better than the other two, so I would go with one of them.

**jac** · 10-15-2011, 06:32 PM

FWIT, take a look at this link.
How to Use Filters
Somewhere on my files, I have a comparative chart (from Googling) but couldn't find the darned thing. If I see it, I'll post it later.

Idanz0r · 10-19-2011, 06:45 PM

I think i'll take hoya filters, still don't know if HD or HRT (don't even know what the differences, but still hoya)
if anyone else has any other recommandation, i'll gladly hear it.

thanks pals.

Ratmagiclady · 10-19-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Idanz0r

so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ?

All good.

(Also, there's no benefit to stacking them with a UV, and even the best clear filters take something away, so if you want best image quality.... Don't. Unless maybe you want to protect your good expensive polarizer from blowing sand or something.

10-13-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
Idanz0r Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 39	Looking for a new polarizer filter Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello friends, I'm looking for a new polarizer filter for my 50-135. nowadays i have only B+W 67 F-Pro MRC UV Filter on the lens. Which one you recommend ? thanks a lot. Last edited by Idanz0r; 10-13-2011 at 07:49 PM.

10-13-2011, 07:18 PM	#2
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10-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#3
Idanz0r Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 39 Original Poster	thank you very much for the super quick replay. I think i'll get it from ebay, hows that: Hoya HRT 67mm Circular Polarizer/UV Absorbing AUTHORIZED HOYA USA DEALER \| eBay ? and another question - can i put this filter and my B+W UV filter together ? thanks again

10-14-2011, 04:10 AM	#4
RallyDriver96 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 65	There's a good polarizer test that was done by lenstip.com: Polarizing filters test - Results and summary - Lenstip.com I'm always extra cautious about purchasing things from E-bay, never know when you'll get a knockoff these days. I also thing there was a test done about stacking filters, I believe the general conclusion was that it is bad to do so - but I'm not 100% on that. Greg

10-14-2011, 05:30 AM	#5
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by RallyDriver96 There's a good polarizer test that was done by lenstip.com: Polarizing filters test - Results and summary - Lenstip.com I'm always extra cautious about purchasing things from E-bay, never know when you'll get a knockoff these days. I also thing there was a test done about stacking filters, I believe the general conclusion was that it is bad to do so - but I'm not 100% on that. Greg I just read through that & bought the Marumi Super 49mm for using on my DA35 ltd & M lenses. Up to now I´ve used only cheap polarisers but wanted something better, and smaller.

10-15-2011, 07:50 AM	#6
Idanz0r Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 39 Original Poster	so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ?

10-15-2011, 02:06 PM	#7
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by Idanz0r so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ? From what I´ve read, the best are B+W, Marumi & Hoya (the Pro-1, not the cheaper ones). Of those, B+W are by far the most expensive and only very slightly better than the other two, so I would go with one of them.

10-15-2011, 06:32 PM	#8
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	FWIT, take a look at this link. How to Use Filters Somewhere on my files, I have a comparative chart (from Googling) but couldn't find the darned thing. If I see it, I'll post it later.

10-19-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
Idanz0r Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 39 Original Poster	I think i'll take hoya filters, still don't know if HD or HRT (don't even know what the differences, but still hoya) if anyone else has any other recommandation, i'll gladly hear it. thanks pals.

10-19-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Idanz0r so i'm alittle bit confused, marumi or hoya ? or maybe b+w ? All good. (Also, there's no benefit to stacking them with a UV, and even the best clear filters take something away, so if you want best image quality.... Don't. Unless maybe you want to protect your good expensive polarizer from blowing sand or something.