Marumi filters?

bettyn · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

2filters is advertising these filters a lot. Are they any good or just more of the junk these camera stores like to sell you in a "kit"?

argyle · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

Supposedly, they scored fairly well in some obscure on-line test (IIRC, lenstip?). The B+W Kaeseman CPL scored the highest from a performance standpoint, but the Marumi gets a high mark from an economic standpoint, the best that I can tell. From pictures that I've seen in this forum that were taken with the Marumi, the filter does appear to be much cooler (imparts a blue cast). I wouldn't call it a 'junk' filter at all...just that it gets recommended due to its price point. Personally, I'd go with the B+W MRC polarizer (K or non-K version).

bettyn · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

That's what I was planning to do, but just wanted to know if anyone has used these filters as the good ones are pricey. Thanks for the info.

r.morales · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

I was given one at a show [52 mm ] Spent 200 and pick from box . Does produce a blue tint .
It's around somewhere .
I have to agree with the KSM's - I have at least 2 of each for lens [3 - 77's , 4 58's ] I don't want to spend time cleaning them . That I can do at home .

DANATTHEROCK · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

There was a good thread a few days back on the same subject, look back a few days and check it out. As for 2filter, they also sell the Hoya HD and Pro1D circular polarizers. I own both and they are wonderful. Perhaps compare them against the others.

swalter · 6th of June 2010 (Sun)

Here's that thread:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=881844

6th of June 2010 (Sun)	#1
bettyn Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marco Island FL Posts: 2,863 IMAGE EDITING OK	Marumi filters? 2filters is advertising these filters a lot. Are they any good or just more of the junk these camera stores like to sell you in a "kit"?

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argyle Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 8,170	Re: Marumi filters? Supposedly, they scored fairly well in some obscure on-line test (IIRC, lenstip?). The B+W Kaeseman CPL scored the highest from a performance standpoint, but the Marumi gets a high mark from an economic standpoint, the best that I can tell. From pictures that I've seen in this forum that were taken with the Marumi, the filter does appear to be much cooler (imparts a blue cast). I wouldn't call it a 'junk' filter at all...just that it gets recommended due to its price point. Personally, I'd go with the B+W MRC polarizer (K or non-K version). __________________ "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer GEAR LIST

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bettyn Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marco Island FL Posts: 2,863 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Marumi filters? That's what I was planning to do, but just wanted to know if anyone has used these filters as the good ones are pricey. Thanks for the info.

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r.morales Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area Calif Posts: 2,213 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Marumi filters? I was given one at a show [52 mm ] Spent 200 and pick from box . Does produce a blue tint . It's around somewhere . I have to agree with the KSM's - I have at least 2 of each for lens [3 - 77's , 4 58's ] I don't want to spend time cleaning them . That I can do at home . __________________ Gear List

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DANATTHEROCK Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,262	Re: Marumi filters? There was a good thread a few days back on the same subject, look back a few days and check it out. As for 2filter, they also sell the Hoya HD and Pro1D circular polarizers. I own both and they are wonderful. Perhaps compare them against the others. __________________ Canon 5D Mark II & 50D with 17-40, 24-105, 100-400, 50 f/1.4, 100 f/2.8 macro, and 1.4TC FEISOL CT-3442 (ARL) tripod w/ Photo Clam 40-NS ballhead

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swalter Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 293	Re: Marumi filters? Here's that thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=881844 __________________ http://scwalter.smugmug.com/

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