CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTERS

[check_this]

I want to purchase a 77mm circular polarizing filter for my 24-70/2.8L but noticed that the difference in cost between a Canon filter and "General Brand" at BH is significant. Is there any real noticeable difference and is it worth the cost? Thanks!

[JAZZ D.P.G.]

Remember that this filter will be between your glass and the outside world, it is very essential that it be the same quality as the lens. A 77mm CP means this is probably an L, or f/2.8 lens, with some terrific picture quality possiblities.

Want cheap plastic in the line?

May not be plastic, I don't know. But still, would you not rather prefer a good piece of glass in this position?

Canon is not the only quailty CP out there, other manufacturers' have very good products. Hoya, B+W, etc.

In my opinion, deffinitly worth the extra money.

[kfong]

Unfortunately, ALL polarizing filters are plastics. They may be sandwiched between glasses, but still plastics.

Ken


May not be plastic, I don't know. But still, would you not rather prefer a good piece of glass in this position?

Canon is not the only quailty CP out there, other manufacturers' have very good products. Hoya, B+W, etc.

[Ajay213]

Also, most people don't rate the Canon filters as highly as say the Tiffen, Hoya, Lee, etc type filters, at least as far as I've read.

[scottbergerphoto]

I use a B+W 77mm CPL. Better filters have multicoating to reduce flare and are constructed of better materials.
Scott

[lomond]

I would go for the Hoya, which I use or the B+W. However if you go for the thin glass make sure it will still take the lens cap. The Hoya will.
Also I believe the Canon filters are made by Tiffen. So why pay more money for the Canon badge.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.