Looking for a CPL

Soo ive decided on getting a Singh-Ray 82mm Mor-Slo 10-Stop ND Filter for my 82mm diameter lenses (16-35Lii and 24mm TSEii) since ive heard the singh ray is top notch. Now i dont want to have a complex filter system because its too heavy and bulky, so i prefer the screw on filters. So ive read that not every filter type is best from the same brand, so what CPLs do you recommend?

Since im going to buy from B&H because there is no availability to buy locally, and shipping from USA to switzerland increases the costs, i want to buy them at the same time..

I invested in a B+W MRC Nano Kaeseman Polariser XSPD. Too many reviews of Hoya's stating that they fell apart. Given their cost, I wanted something that was going to last.

Just be aware the CPL's can give bad results on ultra wide angle lenses due to banding.

Yep, B+W MRC Kaeseman is the only way to go.

Marumi is also good

shocolite wrote in post #17252309
I invested in a B+W MRC Nano Kaeseman Polariser XSPD. Too many reviews of Hoya's stating that they fell apart. Given their cost, I wanted something that was going to last.

Just be aware the CPL's can give bad results on ultra wide angle lenses due to banding.

True enough about the banding. I use my older CPL (not a B+W) on a 17-40 and sometimes I just have to back off on the polarization to reduce the banding. Still, it's usually not an issue, and that characteristic would occur with any CPL.

ben_r_ wrote in post #17252353
Yep, B+W MRC Kaeseman is the only way to go.

Tests show the Maurami is indistinguishable from the B+W yet are much cheaper. I have one and am very pleased with it.

No issue with my Hoya EVO CPL. Seems to be solid construction. Shrug.

B&W seems the way to go. Im aware of that banding issue on UWAs but thanks for your advises!

Buthas anybody experiences withTilt Shift lenses and a polarizer? I would guess if im stitching images done with shift will have the same banding issue?

davidfarina wrote in post #17253186
I would guess if im stitching images done with shift will have the same banding issue?

I've not used a TS, but the answer will be - yes. The difference in polarisation is inherent in the sky. You can look through a CPL and see the effect by panning around.

Heya,

Marumi and B+W are equals frankly.

Marumi Super DHG or even just the DHG CPL will do what you need and has been tested to be best and near-best in many categories. Google search it and you'll see the different reviews.

It may end up being significantly cheaper than the B+W, yet performs the same.

That said, I wouldn't suggest using a CPL with a TS lens. You'll have issues with the sky big time.

Very best,

MalVeauX wrote in post #17254769
Heya,

Marumi and B+W are equals frankly.

Marumi Super DHG or even just the DHG CPL will do what you need and has been tested to be best and near-best in many categories. Google search it and you'll see the different reviews.

It may end up being significantly cheaper than the B+W, yet performs the same.

That said, I wouldn't suggest using a CPL with a TS lens. You'll have issues with the sky big time.

Very best,

What issues are you talking about. I've used polarizers on TSE lens without anymore issues than other lens. Extreme shifts might vignette more but that has nothing to do with the sky.

Another vote for the Marumi Super DHG. I have an 82mm version on my 24-70 II and it is great!

Hogloff wrote in post #17254920
What issues are you talking about. I've used polarizers on TSE lens without anymore issues than other lens. Extreme shifts might vignette more but that has nothing to do with the sky.

Even though you do nothing but troll these forums, I'll bite this one time.

Show us images you actually photographed for once, to back up your constant trollish claims and then maybe some of us will elaborate our opinions to you.

CPL on wide angle and especially in tiltshift wide angle stitches (like pans) has lots of weirdness going on in the sky.

Very best,

MalVeauX wrote in post #17254980
Even though you do nothing but troll these forums, I'll bite this one time.

Show us images you actually photographed for once, to back up your constant trollish claims and then maybe some of us will elaborate our opinions to you.

CPL on wide angle and especially in tiltshift wide angle stitches (like pans) has lots of weirdness going on in the sky.

Very best,

Ummm...you can stop your personal attacks anytime now. It's a very valid question.

I took a course with Darwin Wiggett who uses the 24 TSE all the time with a polarizer and he gets great results. I use a Zeiss 21 with a polarizer a lot with great results. It's total bogus advice to stay away from polarizers with wide lenses.

Hogloff wrote in post #17255411
It's total bogus advice to stay away from polarizers with wide lenses.

Yes, I'd have to agree that it's totally non-non-bogus advice.

Yes, CPLs can easily cause non-uniform skies because of the way that the polarization varies with the angle of the sun and the direction of shooting. But that's no reason to never use an UWA with a CPL. All one needs to know is just how the effect varies and how that determines which direction you're best of shooting in.

Here's a short post that covers some of the topic...LINK