Polarizer lens

Is a polarizer lens just for toning down a too-bright scene or light glare? Yes I know this is probably below basic but humor me...I'm a newbie..

It will help with glare, or reflections. Also good in landscape shots for making skies bluer, clouds whiter, and adding more contrast between the two.

A polarizer is a filter, and you want to get the circular type. You should Google this filter and read about how it works and how to use it best. It's a good filter to have.

This article gives a good represenatation of what cpl's do.
http://www.bobatkins.c​om …tutorials/polar​izers.html

Thanks for the answers, that is a good explanation in that article, Tee Why. I definitely need one, guess I have to have an adaptor to fit my 72mm 200 lens. They can be expensive too, but guess it's a one time purchase. Having one sure makes a difference.
Thanks again.
Karen

I have heard that they work well for shooting black cars.

If you intend to use them occassionally, consider getting the cheaper ones from Hoya. They come in a green box and the mid level one comes with a purple box. I have one of each and they both are pretty good.

I used this heavily in all my landscape shots. I personally love it. Others think it creates unnauturally blue skies.

See www.geocities.com/geor​ge9t8/pbc_photos.html to see the effect it has on the shy and lakes.

My buddy just bought a step down ring for a 77 to 52 from Tiffen, I think it was like $20 or $30.

Have a look at these sites which explain a lot more:

http://www.shooter.net …g/Item/using-a-polarizer/

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorial​s/polarizers.shtml

http://www.worldstart.​com/tips/tips.php/139

Here is a little applet showing it in use, a little crude but it works:
http://www.colorado.ed​u …00/applets/pola​rized.html

Nick

Polarizers are an important accessary if you shoot out doors a lot. Buy the best you can afford.

They work great outdoors. I use them almost all the time!