B + W Kaesemann CP Filter - got one. :)

I decided to spring for something NOT made in China or shipped from there this go around. There's hope for me yet!

Ordered the B + W Kaesemann CP Filter from Adorama. They shipped very fast, ordered Monday, recv'd today! I could have gotten the filter from Maxsaver (they had 3 in stock at the time) but I didn't want to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery since I wanted this filter sooner for my upcoming trip. The price difference was only $10 dollars more at Adorama once Maxsaver's shipping was added to the total cost.

I only shot two very quick pics with it. Already noticed a more bluer sky - not drastically dark blue, but bluer. There aren't many clouds out today to play more with the filter. Maybe this weekend I can get out and hopefully the sky will bring me some white fluffy stuff.

I'm going to be using it on all my Canon lenses (see list in sig below). I already know it's going to be a little bit of a pain to use the CP filter since the front elements on my lenses rotate while focusing. Based upon what I've read on POTN already I'm focusing first and then rotating filter after as to achieve a desired effect.

Any other gotcha's with this filter that I should be aware of?

Other question - anyone use this filter while shooting storms or lightning? What was you're experience?

It's the best filter around. Congrats.

Excellent choice! I have never been disappointed by mine!

spotz04 wrote in post #10674592
I decided to spring for something NOT made in China or shipped from there this go around. There's hope for me yet!

Ordered the B + W Kaesemann CP Filter from Adorama. They shipped very fast, ordered Monday, recv'd today! I could have gotten the filter from Maxsaver (they had 3 in stock at the time) but I didn't want to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery since I wanted this filter sooner for my upcoming trip. The price difference was only $10 dollars more at Adorama once Maxsaver's shipping was added to the total cost.

I only shot two very quick pics with it. Already noticed a more bluer sky - not drastically dark blue, but bluer. There aren't many clouds out today to play more with the filter. Maybe this weekend I can get out and hopefully the sky will bring me some white fluffy stuff.

I'm going to be using it on all my Canon lenses (see list in sig below). I already know it's going to be a little bit of a pain to use the CP filter since the front elements on my lenses rotate while focusing. Based upon what I've read on POTN already I'm focusing first and then rotating filter after as to achieve a desired effect.

Any other gotcha's with this filter that I should be aware of?

Other question - anyone use this filter while shooting storms or lightning? What was you're experience?

Excellent choice. Just one caveat...be sure to rotate the CPL counterclockwise when looking through the VF. This will prevent you from inadvertently loosening it and having it fall to the ground.

On ALL your lenses? are they all the same size?

ya done good!!!

argyle wrote in post #10675069
Excellent choice. Just one caveat...be sure to rotate the CPL counterclockwise when looking through the VF. This will prevent you from inadvertently loosening it and having it fall to the ground.

Good point, thanks!

V-Wiz wrote in post #10675132
On ALL your lenses? are they all the same size?

Two of kit Canons are the same diameter so that worked out great. I also bought a step-up (58 filter to 52mm lens) adapter ring so it can also function on my 50mm f1.8 II.

No plans to use a CP on my old MF Tamrons. While these are decent glass they're too heavy to lug around all the time, and it takes too long to MF without the aid of a focusing screen. Both were put back into the closet this week.

Oh filters, I'm very behind on this, still on the Hoya pro's. **** to clean they are. Reading all the glowing reviews of B+Ws making it hard to resist.

Only problem I've found so far is getting the filter off the lens! On the metal Zeiss lens, it's a real pain to get off.

sdipirro wrote in post #10675674
Only problem I've found so far is getting the filter off the lens! On the metal Zeiss lens, it's a real pain to get off.

Huh, never had problem getting it off any of my Canon lenses. In fact the brass filters are supposed to be the easiest and least likely to get stuck on lenses. Perhaps you should look into getting one of those lens filter wrenches. They are small and cheap and might make the task a lot easier.

When using this CPL do you all generally reduce the exposure comp by -2/3 or -1?

I was reading somewhere online that suggests reducing the EC by either of these amounts is what's typically done with a CPL. When I reduce to -2/3 or -1 the sky does get darker blue, however all non-sky details are way too dark while having the filter adjusted to max polarization.

3 PM in the afternoon, not a cloud in the sky, F16, 125, -2/3, Daylight, ISO 100, focused on the roof of the two story house. Sun over my left shoulder except I was standing in the shade.

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sdipirro wrote in post #10675674
Only problem I've found so far is getting the filter off the lens! On the metal Zeiss lens, it's a real pain to get off.

I figured out today this filter does rotate independently from the inner ring which is threaded onto the lens. I didn't know that before since this is my first CPL. Unless I get my fingers on those little gripy thingys near the lens barrel this filter will turn all day long.

spotz04 wrote in post #10679096
When using this CPL do you all generally reduce the exposure comp by -2/3 or -1?

I was reading somewhere online that suggests reducing the EC by either of these amounts is what's typically done with a CPL. When I reduce to -2/3 or -1 the sky does get darker blue, however all non-sky details are way too dark while having the filter adjusted to max polarization.

3 PM in the afternoon, not a cloud in the sky, F16, 125, -2/3, Daylight, ISO 100, focused on the roof of the two story house. Sun over my left shoulder except I was standing in the shade.

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Use a bigger aperture. I don't see why you'd need f/16 for this.

But what of my original question about the supposed 'suggested' exposure compensation? Is -2/3 to -1 normally used with this filter?

spotz04 wrote in post #10683632
But what of my original question about the supposed 'suggested' exposure compensation? Is -2/3 to -1 normally used with this filter?

I'll be honest, I never heard of it. Your camera will meter through the lens...just keep your eye on the histogram and make an adjustment when necessary. Also, a lot depends on the amount of polarization that's dialed in, so using a hard and fast "rule" isn't really applicable. A good practice is to bracket critical shots...