Hoya, B+W or Heliopan.Get the multicoated version of whichever one you choose.Avoid getting the slim, or thin versions....your lenscap won't stay on..

As for the hood, I don't have that particular lens, but with my 50-200 oly lens, the hood makes it difficult (nearly impossible) to adjust the polarizer with the hood on.A member of the rabble in good standing...

Get a good CP. You don't have to spend a 100 bucks or anything but DONT go for the cheapest. I was stupid and did that. My images ended up being VERY soft and my $20 CP is now at the bottom of the pond on the 5th hole at the Indian River Colony Country Club. I bought a decent Hoya and have not had any problems..

MaddogOlympus E-500, Olympus E-510..

I use Rodenstock. Yes, you always want a decent filter regardless of the lens - there are no advantages with a cheap filter other than price. I have to stick my finger into the hood from the front - it's a pain..

Mariners22 wrote:.

I'm wanting a CP filter for my new lens. Since this is a high qualitylens do I need to buy a top quality filter as well? And if so whatbrands would some of you recommend? Also some of you who have thislens do you come across any problen with the CP filter with the lenshood attached?.

Thanks..

Cheaper filters may have color casts to them, i.e. they are less likely to be neutral in color, in my experience..

Years ago, I bought a Tiffen CP for a lens with unusual filter thread size and was shocked about the degree of greenish color cast the filter exhibited to the naked eye.Galleries: http://www.dheller.net..

Both brands which should command respect, just don't supply decent filters anymore (Tiffen was once the standard of the industry in the 1960's)..

Heliopan, B&W and the high grade Hoya filters are among the nest types..

If you have multiple lenses, you can save a bit of cash (but, increase the difficulty of changing lenses) by purchasing a filter large enough to accommodate your largest lens and them use adapter rings to fit this filter on smaller size lenses. However, in doing so, you will need to change the lens AND THE FILTER every time you desire to change lenses..

Here is a tip for using CPL filters on Canon lenses attached to 1.6x cameras:.

Use a round screw-in metal lens hood instead of the monstrosity which Canon supplies (in the case of L lenses) or that you have to purchase as an accessory in the case of non-L lenses. These filters are very inexpensive at your local photo shop or on eBay:.

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The advantages of this type of hood are:.

1. You can twist the CPL - many Canon hoods make adjusting the CPL by rotating either impossible of just darn difficult..

2. They protect the lens from light and damage as well as the Canon type hood..

3. They are smaller than the Canon monstrosity..

A. makes the 70-200mm "white" lens less obtrusiveb. lens stores easily with hood attachedc. they don't vignette with 1.6x cameras (I don't know about F/F).

4. They are "dirt cheap"! keep your "L" lens hood in the box so it will be pristine for resale or don't go to the expense of buying a Canon hood..

To make your lens even more convenient to use, replace the Canon lens hood and use an OPTECH Hood Hat instead. This is a dandy little accessory that is easy to get-on and get-off the lens and really protects it. Hood Hats come in a variety of sizes..

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Retired Navy Master Chief Photographer's Mate. I was a Combat Cameraman, Motion Picture Director, and a Naval Aircrewman. I also had experience in reconnaissance and intelligence photography. I have had considerable commercial photo experience in weddings and advertising photography. I am fully retired now although I dabble occasionally in dog portraiture. I presently use Canon DSLR cameras...

Thanks guys. I'm going to order the CP tonight. I'm going with Hoya...

Rpcrowe wrote:.

Both brands which should command respect, just don't supply decentfilters anymore (Tiffen was once the standard of the industry in the1960's)..

Heliopan, B&W and the high grade Hoya filters are among the nest types..

If you have multiple lenses, you can save a bit of cash (but,increase the difficulty of changing lenses) by purchasing a filterlarge enough to accommodate your largest lens and them use adapter.

I'm now using a Cokin P wide holder and top quality filters to fit it on all my lenses now. Except for for my Bigma, that is. It's already so slow that I don't want to reduce light transmission even more with a CPL, even if I could find a quality filter to fit it...