Miami mike wrote:.
I am looking to get a polarizer for my new lense (11-22 Zuiko) and Iam wondering what the difference is between the following two Hoyamodels:.
HMCPro-1.
The Pro 1 is slim (i.e. 5mm height), the HMC is not. Both glass and coating are different. Apparently the coarting on the Pro 1 is easier to clean..
You should get the largest CPL you'll need, then buy step-down rings for other lenses..
As for 11-22mm, on super-wides polarizers have an uneven effect. If you like the effect, that's fine, but you should be aware of it in case you don't. An example is here (2nd image): http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/polarizers.shtml.
A good place for filters ishttp://www.2filter.com. Make sure to check the shopping cart for the actual price..
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Some slim polarizers don't have external thread, while being slim (not eating much light) you will not be able to use square ND Grad filters with them..
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Stan_P wrote:.
Some slim polarizers don't have external thread.
Pro 1 does..
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On filters in general I try to get ones that match the lens on price/quality..
Expensive lenses - top quality filters..
Mid-range elenses - mid range filters..
Cheap lenses - no filter.
The 'No filter' option in my opinion is better than sticking cheap glass on your lens (although this argumwent isn't helpful when it comes to polarisers!).
There is no point buying expensive lenses and sticking inferior glass in front of it..
For most use you will not notice much of a difference, so a general recommendation would be to go for mid-range filters in terms of price, and from a decent brand. I buy B&W but would also consider Hoya...
Miami mike wrote:.
I am looking to get a polarizer for my new lense (11-22 Zuiko) and Iam wondering what the difference is between the following two Hoyamodels:.
HMCPro-1.
There is about a $50 difference in price; will I notice thisdifference in the pictures? They are both circular and multicoated.Any other models to look at? I need a 72mm for the lense. I am nopro but I would like to get good pics and I hate buying something andthen wanting/ needing to upgrade a year later. I appreciate anyadvice you could give me..
Mike.
Hi Mike,.
The difference between those two filters has already been pointed out..
The importance to you would be that stacking filters (polorizer / graduated ND for example) will lead to some vignetting because of the total stacked filter depth..
Slim filters reduce that effect. The other alternative is (as suggested) to buy a step-up ring and larger filters. In that case you won't have to buy slim filters (which are more expensive), but you will have to buy larger filters (which are more expensive)..
And of course larger filters mean your stock lens hood can't be used any more so that's something else to think about. Hoods are available, but thats another expense..
So maybe those slim filters aren't so expensive in the long run. Your decision..
BG..
Valid for lenses as protection. However, a polarizer does something to your picture and that invalidates your suggestion.Don't wait for the Nikon D-whatever, have fun now!http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_wijnands/..