which filter for Canon 100mm macro len ?

[gigiba]

I am in the process of ordering the canon 100mm macro len and I don't know which filter to get. UV or CPL?

Thanks

 

[BlueCorn]

A circular polarizer can be very helpful to minimize reflections. Keep in mind that everything that you put in the light path can degrade your image; i.e. buy the best one that you can afford. There's very little sense in buying a $500 lens and then sticking a $20 piece of glass in front of it.

B+W, Helipoan and Hoya (pro versions) are all good choices. Avoid the lower end Hoya as it's poorly made and falls apart.

There's really no point or need for a UV filter. It's a bit of a religious issue but I don't know a single professional who advocates using one.

Cheers

 

[gigiba]

Thank you for the quick reply.

there are so many out there.

Is this good ?

* Hoya 58mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

* Hoya
* 58mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

* MFR# B58CRPL
* B&H# HOCP58
* Price: $ 40.35

 

[jedininja]

For such a nice sharp lens, I would not use those filter. With Hoya, I use the Pro1 series. For an alternative, I have heard that the Kenko Pro1 comes out of the same factory as the Hoya pro1 and is essentially the same thing without the Hoya name and about 30% cheaper. But I am not certain about it.

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15120930#post15120930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gigiba
Thank you for the quick reply.

there are so many out there.

Is this good ?

* Hoya 58mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

* Hoya
* 58mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

* MFR# B58CRPL
* B&H# HOCP58
* Price: $ 40.35

Don't buy the "non pro" model. It's made with a flimsy snap-ring, as is the Kenko, and they fall apart.

Try:

B&H # HOCPP1MC58 - yes it's expensive, so was your camera and lens.

 

[BlueCorn]

This is the brand/style that I personally use:

HECPSMC58

 

[gigiba]

wow.. filter cost a lot too.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Re: which filter for Canon 100mm macro len ?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15120729#post15120729 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gigiba
I am in the process of ordering the canon 100mm macro len and I don't know which filter to get. UV or CPL?

Thanks

On really importiant aspect of DSLR photography is specialization. Know exactly what you want the camera to accomplish, and buy the equipment you need to specialize in that genre. If you don't know why you need it, don't buy it.

So, what attributes are you hoping to gain from a UV or CPL filter?

 

[gigiba]

I am new to this. I want the filter to protect the lens plus good macro shot of the coral. I bought T1i and it is on the way.

I will be taking shot from the front of the tank through the glass. I won't be able to take shot from the top of the tank. Does this help?

 

[dendronepthya]

You probably do not need a filter of any kind for what you just described there.

 

[Reef Bass]

I agree with Than that a filter is not necessary for tank shots. Currently my lens hood protects the end of my lens from accidental impact. When I need to get REALLY close I do remove the lens hood (lets the lens get about 3" closer to the tank) and am just ultra careful to not bang the end of the lens into anything.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Lens hoods all the way for me as well. I do actually have a UV filter in case I am standing on the beach with an on-coming tropical storm or something. The hood should stop most of the sand from pelting the glass, but I am sure there might be a chance to do some sort of damage in that scenario. That was the only situation having a UV filter came to mind. The UV filter came out of the sand blasting un-scathed.

 

[gigiba]

It sounds like I don't need a filter at this time.
I will just try it without filter or maybe get a hood.

Thanks

Daniel