diane_kramer
Member
I'd like advice on which (brand) polarizing filter is best for the N24-85 lens.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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urgenta
Hi all
I prefer B&W Filters for all my lenses. Only for the Nikon 28-85 AF I use a Nikon Polarizing Filter.
Hans
I prefer B&W Filters for all my lenses. Only for the Nikon 28-85 AF I use a Nikon Polarizing Filter.
Hans
T
traverson
Just a question : is it possible to use a polarizing filter on a telemetric camera ?
Diane,
Based on reputation, I picked B+W for my (modest) filter needs. Their full catalog (25MB) has plenty of general info and is on-line at the parent company site:
http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/pdf_filterkatalog.htm
For the bandwidth-impaired, their catalog can be downloaded by chapter.
Points relating to your equipment:
- First, choose multi-coated (MRC) filters, otherwise your excellent lenses will lose their edge, especially in scenes of high contrast (e.g. night work).
- Second, the autofocus N system needs more expensive circular polarizers. With manual-focus SLRs, I manage with the linear type.
- Third, the wide end of your zoom may vignette with the thickness of standard B+H filters. You will want further input on this matter, or a hands-on test. Slim filters solve the problem, at greater cost and loss of the front thread (no further stacking of filters).
Finally, the B+H filters have super build of heavy brass with matte-black finish. Great stuff! The rotating portion has firm action, meaning it holds position if you brush against it.
Based on reputation, I picked B+W for my (modest) filter needs. Their full catalog (25MB) has plenty of general info and is on-line at the parent company site:
http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/pdf_filterkatalog.htm
For the bandwidth-impaired, their catalog can be downloaded by chapter.
Points relating to your equipment:
- First, choose multi-coated (MRC) filters, otherwise your excellent lenses will lose their edge, especially in scenes of high contrast (e.g. night work).
- Second, the autofocus N system needs more expensive circular polarizers. With manual-focus SLRs, I manage with the linear type.
- Third, the wide end of your zoom may vignette with the thickness of standard B+H filters. You will want further input on this matter, or a hands-on test. Slim filters solve the problem, at greater cost and loss of the front thread (no further stacking of filters).
Finally, the B+H filters have super build of heavy brass with matte-black finish. Great stuff! The rotating portion has firm action, meaning it holds position if you brush against it.
I don't have much experience using Heliopan filters but my comparison of Contax 46mm filters with my B+W 46mm filters show that the 46mm Contax filter coatings are slightly better than the B+W MRC coatings and at some angles the Contax filters look like they do not have glass on them at all. This is only based on 46mm UV filters though. I have no experience with other sizes. The B+W is definitely a good filter as it compares well to the Nikon L37c that I use, although the Nikon filter rings are thinner for the most part. ( I guess it depends on what size filters though )
diane_kramer
Member
Thanks for the advice regarding a polarizer filter.
Neither BW nor Contax offers a multi-coated circular film in 82mm. Actually, BW does in a slim version, but it has a push on filter cap which I find a pain---------it falls off the filter into tne camera bag, especially when shooting in hot climates. I often hike in dusty or sandy locations so I keep my camera in the bag.
Is giving up MRC a mistake -- do I just put up with the very annoying push on cap? Also, should I purchase BW or Contax, assuming I don't buy MRC? What about the BW Kaesemann (not MRC)?
Again, thanks to everyone for their help.
Neither BW nor Contax offers a multi-coated circular film in 82mm. Actually, BW does in a slim version, but it has a push on filter cap which I find a pain---------it falls off the filter into tne camera bag, especially when shooting in hot climates. I often hike in dusty or sandy locations so I keep my camera in the bag.
Is giving up MRC a mistake -- do I just put up with the very annoying push on cap? Also, should I purchase BW or Contax, assuming I don't buy MRC? What about the BW Kaesemann (not MRC)?
Again, thanks to everyone for their help.
>1- B+W non MRC said to be better than Contax and better than most non MRC (MRC = multi-resistant, unclear that means better optics, but scratch-resistant; Kaesmann is supposed to be a much more sophisticated filter than the ordinary one, presumably a step up. I've also hear people say that Hoya's top of the line comes a few hairs away from the B&W, difference might well not be discernible. Have you looked at the B&H Web site - there's much more there than you speak of in both B+W and Heliopan. Slim, regular, MRC, non-MRC, Kaesmann
Diane,
I merely read the B+H literature, but the Käsemann polarizers are edge-sealed for better weather resistance. Pricey damn things. They're uncoated, but B+H say polarizers don't need a single coat treatment. That doesn't stop them from offering multi-coated (MRC) polarizers of the non-Käsemann variety. Good science, or good marketing?
I merely read the B+H literature, but the Käsemann polarizers are edge-sealed for better weather resistance. Pricey damn things. They're uncoated, but B+H say polarizers don't need a single coat treatment. That doesn't stop them from offering multi-coated (MRC) polarizers of the non-Käsemann variety. Good science, or good marketing?