Best polarizing filter for Canon 17-40 lens

[JAB1]

What is the right polarizing filter to purchase for my Canon 17-40? shooting with the 10D...I shoot landscapes, buildings, water scenes...thanks

[Hawkeye12]

there's several choices, but i know this one works quite well...............



http://www.deltainternational.com/st..._HY77CIRC1.htm

and this one if you want to save some money.....


http://www.deltainternational.com/st..._HY77CIRC5.htm

-mike

[PaulB]

The right polarizing filter is a circular one - not the shape, the type - as opposed to linear.
Sadly the circular polarizers are dearer that the linear but are necessary because the linear type could/will screw up your autofocus and metering.

(I say could/will because it is the accepted wisdom that linear pola + AF/metering doesn't work).
Anybody proved different?

[cowman345]

are there really major quality differences from brand to brand? Those hoya filters seem really expensive compared to the 30 dollar ones you can pick up on ebay.

[Hawkeye12]

this should help you understand the difference.............


http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/hoya-02.html

[Hawkeye12]

and one more.........


http://www.2filter.com/faq/multicoatedfaq.html

[cowman345]

Thanks for the info! So the question is, since I use polarizers in about 75% of my photographs, will investing in a nice polarizer make a difference in my photography?

-dave-

[CyberDyneSystems]

Yep.

I got a Hoya 77mm,.. fortunately I have three lenses with 77mm filters and a few with smaller for which I got step up rings. Saves a few bucks to be abe to use that filter on all my lenses but one (the one with a larger than 77mm filter size )

[Hawkeye12]

cowman345 wrote:
Thanks for the info! So the question is, since I use polarizers in about 75% of my photographs, will investing in a nice polarizer make a difference in my photography?

-dave-

depends, what experiences i have had with plain polarizers is that edge detail suffers as you start viewing at above 25%.
color rendition can suffer a little as well.
the thing is, a filter is another piece of glass in the way of the lens, so why buy a good quality lens and then stick an inexpensive filter in front of it for a once in a lifetime picture (assuming it's a moment)........

[tenerife]

the thing is, a filter is another piece of glass in the way of the lens, so why buy a good quality lens and then stick an inexpensive filter in front of it for a once in a lifetime picture (assuming it's a moment)........


Thats absoluty right -
if you whant to pdoduce Quality - you need Quality Products...
In Landscape i shot most of them wit´h a polarizer - i thin i have my now for 30 Years.
From Mamiya--with 77mm it fits now also my Canon lenses...
Regards from Tenerife
Klaus

[Chad D]

check out brands such as Heliopan
they are brass construction as are the B+W

also Heliopna has a nice low profile one

I think the coatings are nicer and the build is nicer than B+W

you will pay a more but they are worth it
until someone has tried all brass such as the Heliopan they usually never go back as they are so smooth
also the glass in Heliopan is the best out there

[anernay]

OK Canonites, I have the stock lens (18-55mm) for now. I'm planning to buy the image stablizer 300mm lens as soon as hubby has saved his pennies. Until then, I'm humbly using this kit lens. My question is not what is the best polarizing filter, I think I understand that now thanks to the great links and info here. My question is what size filters should I begin purchasing if I know I will be getting some larger lenses later?

I see from one of the posts something about 'step up' attachments. How does this work?
Thx.

[tamko]

B+W is my first choice

alan'07

[Jon]

The kit takes a 58 mm; the 300 f/4 takes a 77 mm. I wouldn't try to step-up that far. Get A B+W MRC 58 mm CPL for the kit and worry about the 300 when it comes. A step-up ring will give your kit lens a 77 mm front diameter - so it'll have about a 1/2" band sticking out all around to get in the way.

[jjasc]

B+W 77mm Slim Kaessaman Circular Polarizer. It's the best one you can buy.