Polarized filter?
- Thread starter t5Nitro
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For tank shots, it won't do much unless you're shooting top-down. For nature shots I consider them to be a necessity. Unless I'm shooting at night, there's one on every one of my lenses.
Quality does make a difference. B+W, Heliopan and Hoya Pro (don't buy the non-pro as they fall appart) are all decent. I use Heliopan and B+W.
Quality does make a difference. B+W, Heliopan and Hoya Pro (don't buy the non-pro as they fall appart) are all decent. I use Heliopan and B+W.
africangrey
Active member
beerguy,
Have you tried using step up ring to cover some of your lens, I am not able to attach the lens hood if step up ring is used. Does it matter with the pic quality without the use of a hood.
t5Nitro,
I second on the B + W, well constructed. If you live in or travel to a humid enviroment, I would get a Kaezemansince to deal with humidity since it provides a better seal, otherwise save yourself $20 bucks by getting a MRC. I would also get a regular mount otherwise you won't be able to use the cap with the slim version.
I got mine from http://maxsaver.net, although its from HongKong took 5 business day to get to CA, I was able to get a 77mm B & W MRC PL for $135 instead of $180 elsewhere.
Have you tried using step up ring to cover some of your lens, I am not able to attach the lens hood if step up ring is used. Does it matter with the pic quality without the use of a hood.
t5Nitro,
I second on the B + W, well constructed. If you live in or travel to a humid enviroment, I would get a Kaezemansince to deal with humidity since it provides a better seal, otherwise save yourself $20 bucks by getting a MRC. I would also get a regular mount otherwise you won't be able to use the cap with the slim version.
I got mine from http://maxsaver.net, although its from HongKong took 5 business day to get to CA, I was able to get a 77mm B & W MRC PL for $135 instead of $180 elsewhere.
My lens hoods are in my closet, I never use them. They take up too much room in my bag. That said, I do pay very close attention to lens flare and will often shade the front element with my hand or hat.
The problem with hoods and polarizers is that with the hood on it's very difficult to adjust the polarizer. Having the filter attached isn't enough, it needs to be adjusted whenever your angle to the light source changes.
The problem with hoods and polarizers is that with the hood on it's very difficult to adjust the polarizer. Having the filter attached isn't enough, it needs to be adjusted whenever your angle to the light source changes.
TitusvileSurfer
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I always use my lens hoods. I don't have to worry about a wayward twig or saw grass scratching my lens. Everything hits the hood and deflects off.
TitusvileSurfer
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Yeah I do use lens caps, but not when I'm hiking or wading through a canal. That is what having a capable DSLR and lens to match ready to go in less than a second's notice is for. When my lenses are in the bag for the night, or in transit in my car I use lens caps. When I arrive at my destination and take the bag out of the car, all of the lens caps come off regardless of whether they are currently on the camera or not. While I am wading kneed deep in muck blinking to protect my eyes from tall blades of grass reaching over my head, lens hoods come in handy. 
