circular polarizing filter

madisonphotogrl · 03-13-2008, 05:56 AM

I need a decent 52mm poliarizing filter for a trip to Florida. The last time I went to FL I did not have this filter and my pictures were a little washed out. At that time I was using slide film, as an experiment, so that may have been a contributation. This trip is my wedding/honeymoon and I will scream if I can't get good pictures.With all the sand and glare off the water I know I will need a good one.. anyone have any suggestions on brand? I think there are different "degrees" if you will, of polarizing too.. any info is welcome.

OniFactor · 03-13-2008, 08:53 AM

simple rule : the cheaper the worse off you'll be.

CirPols are something that you should not be afraid to drop down a chunk of change on, and get the most expensive brand name you can afford. i'd say a B+W | 52 mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Coated (MC) Slim | 66026458 or B+W | 52 mm Kaeseman Circular Polarizer Glass Filter | 65045613 would be your best bet. the Kaeseman filters are sealed, so that the foil used to polarize the light cannot degrade as much as a regular one, and some Kaeseman filters remove more glare. at the least, you want a multicoated filter, SMC or MRC are even better

patrickt · 03-13-2008, 09:01 AM

I have been happy with both B&H and Hoya. I would suggest you not get a "warm" polarizer and I don't think the "slim" polarizers are available in 52mm. I've never paid to get a Kasseaman filter.

OniFactor · 03-13-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by patrickt

I have been happy with both B&H and Hoya. I would suggest you not get a "warm" polarizer and I don't think the "slim" polarizers are available in 52mm. I've never paid to get a Kasseaman filter.

patrick, the first link i posted was a slim, and there's a slim Kaesemann too, that's actually like, 35 cents cheaper.

03-13-2008, 05:56 AM	#1
madisonphotogrl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 270	circular polarizing filter I need a decent 52mm poliarizing filter for a trip to Florida. The last time I went to FL I did not have this filter and my pictures were a little washed out. At that time I was using slide film, as an experiment, so that may have been a contributation. This trip is my wedding/honeymoon and I will scream if I can't get good pictures.With all the sand and glare off the water I know I will need a good one.. anyone have any suggestions on brand? I think there are different "degrees" if you will, of polarizing too.. any info is welcome.

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03-13-2008, 08:53 AM	#2
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	simple rule : the cheaper the worse off you'll be. CirPols are something that you should not be afraid to drop down a chunk of change on, and get the most expensive brand name you can afford. i'd say a B+W \| 52 mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Coated (MC) Slim \| 66026458 or B+W \| 52 mm Kaeseman Circular Polarizer Glass Filter \| 65045613 would be your best bet. the Kaeseman filters are sealed, so that the foil used to polarize the light cannot degrade as much as a regular one, and some Kaeseman filters remove more glare. at the least, you want a multicoated filter, SMC or MRC are even better

03-13-2008, 09:01 AM	#3
patrickt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Posts: 247	I have been happy with both B&H and Hoya. I would suggest you not get a "warm" polarizer and I don't think the "slim" polarizers are available in 52mm. I've never paid to get a Kasseaman filter.

03-13-2008, 09:18 AM	#4
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	Originally posted by patrickt I have been happy with both B&H and Hoya. I would suggest you not get a "warm" polarizer and I don't think the "slim" polarizers are available in 52mm. I've never paid to get a Kasseaman filter. patrick, the first link i posted was a slim, and there's a slim Kaesemann too, that's actually like, 35 cents cheaper.

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