Need help with Polarizer - 2nd try

I read the sticky and several posts, so I know I need a slim, multi-coated, quality CP filter for my 17-40 f/4. I also know that I'll need one.

I have narrowed the election to the following which are the only alternatives in B&H:

1. B+W Multi-Coated (MC) Slim $ 164.95 B+W
2. B+W Kaeseman Slim $ 175 Kaesaman
3. Heliopan Multi-Coated (SH-PMC) Slim $ 178 Heliopan
4. Hoya CP/UV Comb (HMC) Multi-Coated - Ultra Thin $ 172.50 Hoya Ultra Thin (included just for completeness)
5. Hoya CPolarizer (S-HMC) Super Multi-Coated - Thin $ 172.50 Hoya Thin

All are from B&H (links included if required), non-threaded front (Heliopan does not include cap), Schott glass, multicoated (except for Kaesaman although it is encased).

Comments: a) the obvious choice should have been the B+W. However, it is not the MRC as recommended in posts and sticky and, b) the Hoya Ultra Thin is a CP/UV combo that could mean greater light falloff (even if B&H specifies the same 1.3 f-stop as the rest).


TIA.

No need to start another thread _ the Mods kinda frown on it.

Either the Hoya or the B+W filters are fine. Just pick one. I bought one clear and one circular polarizer for the 77mm size for my 17-40 and 24-70 and there is very little distortion. So, just decide and go for it!

Sorry about that. It was getting kind of old without any feedback. But I understand the reason for such a rule.

Thanks, Suzie.

You can't go wrong with either the B+W and Hoya Pro-1.

I think the "MC" on the B+W is a B&H typo. My slim CP just came in and it's MRC. If you go tho the Schneider Optics (manufacturer) site, they list the slim pol. as MRC too. And they should know.

Thanks, Jon. That is what I needed. Already placed the order.