Is it worth it to put a CPL on a 70-200 F4L (Noob tube)

PS. I'm going to try and get "Noob tube" to stick to the 70-200 F/4L

Anyway, this isn't a whiney "Filter or no filter" thread.... more along the lines of does it make sense to put a CPL (High quality) on a Noob tube? Its going to be mostly used for outdoor portraits/outdoor sports and maybe some tight crop land scapes. I have only ever used cheapo CPL and see garbage results but debating on investing 100$+ on a good one.

Anyone have an example of one that would make me toes curl? Hook it up!

I would go with something like this for a CPL filter: Hoya CPL

You definitely do not want to go cheap on filters for you do get what you pay more and the more expensive filters have precise parallel glass surfaces that are multi-coated on both sides.

CPL is not meant to be on the camera all the time, just to be used when you want to kill reflections or enhance color of the sky, fall foliage, etc.

Yeah, I put a CPL on my 70-200 f/4L and got some decent results. It slows down the lens though, but still gives you nice sky, or water effects.

For outdoor portraits it might be useful, and it certainly would be for landscapes. Sports on the other hand, probably not - your shutter speed will drop by somewhere between 2-3 stops, depending on the setting used on the filter, usually you want the fastest speed possible for sports.

With a sharp lens like your noob tube, a QUALITY cpl would be a great addition. I like my B+W, any of theirs are good as long as you get a coated one. My advice to you is to buy the filter in the thread size of your largest lens - for you it would be the 77mm of your 17-40. Then get a step-up ring to use on your 67mm (?) 70-200. That way, you make the expensive purchase of a quality filter just once but you can use it on multiple lenses.

noob tube reminds me of modern warfare 2

Sharpmaxell wrote in post #10168751
noob tube reminds me of modern warfare 2

Me too, because I'm usually the guy that starts it.
I'd second the step down ring, it can be a little cumbersome and you can't use the hood, but it's certainly much cheaper.

Sharpmaxell wrote in post #10168751
noob tube reminds me of modern warfare 2

Yep, but I'd hardly call the 70-200 f/4L non-IS a noob tube. Maybe the 55-250, but that's already got a nick.

I just picked up a CPL for my 70-200 after discovering that I shoot a LOT of water and foliage even with the long lens, and spent a weekend getting "creamed" by the light I was working with. I went to the 17-50, even though I really wanted the range, because I have a CPL for it.

I don't think it can really hurt to have a quality one in your bag; just wouldn't shoot full time with it on.

Mk1Racer wrote in post #10168791
Yep, but I'd hardly call the 70-200 f/4L non-IS a noob tube. Maybe the 55-250, but that's already got a nick.

i'd say use "noob tube" for the 75-300

Drakeskakes wrote in post #10167747
Its going to be mostly used for outdoor portraits/outdoor sports and maybe some tight crop land scapes.

Yes for portraits and landscapes (plant cuticles are reflective), but not usually necessary for sports. Just about any of the multi-coated filters will be fine, but be sure to use that hood.

Sharpmaxell wrote in post #10168964
i'd say use "noob tube" for the 75-300

It's not that good. 'Pencil caddy' or 'flower pot' maybe.

We names the 70-400 F4 the noob tube a while back in a name that lens thread. Since it's usually someones first piece of L glass

It's definitely, DEFINITELY worth it.

I ended up going with the B+W Kaesemann. Don't think there's much better than that, at least not in the <$150 price range.

i just picked up the same lens...ive been debating between a UV and CPL for this lens...i shoot more landscapes and portraits than sports...would i use the hood with either filter? thanks for any help!

ayee007 wrote in post #10170996
i just picked up the same lens...ive been debating between a UV and CPL for this lens...i shoot more landscapes and portraits than sports...would i use the hood with either filter? thanks for any help!

Yes, the hood can be used with either filter on, but you'll need to remove it to adjust the CPL angle.

You probably won't want to keep the CPL on all the time - only for certain landscape shots.