Beginning to take photography classes, wondering about buying this polarizer versus Hoya (which is double the expense).
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I am a professional photographer and I use the Tiffen polarizer and it works great. My advice to you is while you are learning get the Tiffen polarizer because at the end of the day either one cant promise a great shot thats on you. But I have used the product and it is a big difference when I don't use one.
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In days past Tiffen was a good quality middle of the road (cost) filter. They've cheaped them up to point I wouldn't own one. Hoya is a similar filter. The best filter's I've used over last 45 years are by B + W.
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When seeking opinions on anything I find it best to Google with the word "...review". You are afforded a plethora of opinions some which may be exactly what you are looking for. Example, I "Googled" "Hoya Review" and am sending this one (of many) links that returned: http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/filters/hoya/general-filters/prd_85055_3133crx.aspxHope this helps not only for this query, but all future queries.
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Either one will do the job. The Hoya is the better unit, but cost vs usage has to be looked into. As a beginning user, take the Tiffen to learn how it works, and save the money for a better use. Once the usage is mastered, then move up to the Hoya. Hoya supplies the optical world with glass for their products.
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I did not buy a Hoya polarizer, but I do have the tiffen, which I would definitely not recommend. Because when I looked thru the polarizer to see a LCD screen and rotated, there is no change of the strength of the light, which means there is no or minimum polarizing effect. It can only to be used as a protect glass. I would recommend a B+W or Hoya. Do not waste money.
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Looks to me that Hoya is the same price ($20). Unless you get the multi-coated hardened glass Hoya, which was $40, and as a beginner unneeded imo.
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I think you'd be much better off using the fastest lens you can get and kicking up the ISO. The lens will probably pay for itself.
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Funny you would ask that! Not quite one. I'm quite satisfied though because this is a replacement for an $80 polarizer that came off my lens the second day that I owned it. It came off once the first day and I found it, and figured I'd better be extra careful to make sure it doesn't come off again, and if it does, that I notice right away. As careful as I was, I still lost it. Ended up buying this one, and it's never come off. It's less than one complete thread, but I guess it has a good amount of friction. And for less than $20, it's still not a huge deal if you do lose it.
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Thanks for your advice. Aperture would normally win with me also, but there's also the price difference to consider. I'm considering the Canon 10-22 mm, too, which is about the same price as the Tokina 11-16; that has the additional advantage of being much lighter, too. I'm really finding it very hard to make up my mind.
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I would wager based on my experience with the B&W standard lens filters that you would see some vignetting on both of these filters, even with the 010M I have to be aware of a slight darkening of the edges of my photo if I back off to 17mm ( I currently shoot a 17-40mm lens) The polarizer will definitely vignette. To avoid this issue I'd go with the "Slim" model filters B&W produces for wide angle lenses.
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It's a bit smudgy. I use it now to protect old lenses that I don't use much. B+W, Hoya, Tiffen, are all good filters that I currently use and I haven't had any problems with. I advise paying the extra few bucks for the better filters that will last longer.
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I would buy the ones with the electronic contacts. That way you can adjust the aperture. The lower priced models don't have the contacts.
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I bought a cheap one from Amazon. Not as smooth as a Nikon one, but not bad at all. About a quarter of the price.
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There are two schools of thought. I would say the most important question answer personally is whether you are intending on selling the lens at some point afterward in almost new condition. If you are then keeping a clear filter will keep it looking new. There is a small optical penalty to the clear filter. Whether you will be able to tell is also a personal choice. I would say a new phtotographer won't notice the difference.
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I would wager based on my experience with the B&W; standard lens filters that you would see some vignetting on both of these filters, even with the 010M I have to be aware of a slight darkening of the edges of my photo if I back off to 17mm ( I currently shoot a 17-40mm lens) The polarizer will definitely vignette. To avoid this issue I'd go with the "Slim" model filters B&W; produces for wide angle lenses.
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little bit, but Zeiss much better builded. And so, If you additional cost divide on five years and thousand images per each year, and each image will be a little bit better! You will think that is a reasonable price.
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Panasonic circular polarizer filter DMW-LPL46 (46mm) is a really nice polarizer ( I have it). It sells for about $75.00. I also have a Tiffin red enhancing filter for fall foliage ( you don't really need this one, I just like to use it for the maples around here). You might also consider a neutral density filter from B+W, HOYA, or another good brand .
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As trivial as it may seem, don't skimp on a filter. You have a nice camera, so get a MULTI-COATED filter from someone like B&W;, Heliopan, or Hoya. The multi-coatings reduce flare and reflections, just like your multi-coated Nikon lens -- again, don't skimp, it'll truly reduce the quality of your photo's especially in sunlight. The size of the filter should be imprinted on the lens, and yes, it's 67mm. A good filter is somewhere in the $50 neighborhood.
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As trivial as it may seem, don't skimp on a filter. You have a nice camera, so get a MULTI-COATED filter from someone like B&W, Heliopan, or Hoya. The multi-coatings reduce flare and reflections, just like your multi-coated Nikon lens -- again, don't skimp, it'll truly reduce the quality of your photo's especially in sunlight. The size of the filter should be imprinted on the lens, and yes, it's 67mm. A good filter is somewhere in the $50 neighborhood.
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This was new for me too. I came across this kit when I was searching for a filter kit by Hoya. I recommend that you check out their website hoyafilter.com, they detail what each lens is for. I also googled each lens type to get more info on them. To get the most out of them you should really read the manual for the camera or google "how to's" (not much on youtube), it does some pretty neat things. These lenses are great for playing around with the features! Hope this helps a bit. Oh and fyi, the lenses are stackable if you need multiple effects.
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Since you are new to SLRs... in order of importance: 1. A decent class 6+ sd memory card or two or three (sandisk is a good company to go with) 2. A good camera bag that will fit everything that you want to carry along. (Lowepro makes good ones) 3. A extra battery (splurge on a canon battery, or risk it with a third party battery, your choice) 4. 50mm 1.8 prime lens (Good, cheap lens that can handle indoor and low light photography, almost universally useful) 6. Lens Blower (to blow dust off of lenses, avoid actually cleaning the lenses with a cleaner unless you really have to, a few flecks of dust isn't going to effect your picture) Depending on who you ask, the 7th generally will be a good Multicoated UV filter for each of the lenses you use to protect the lens (Hoya makes good ones), however some people say that it isn't worth it to put a 50-60 dollar filter in front of their several hundred dollar lenses, it's up to you. These are all that are pretty much needed from the get go. The rest depends on what types of photography are you planning to use the camera for. Tell me what you are planning to do and I can come up with some extra suggestions.
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Thank you for your helpful response. I plan on going ahead and purchasing the camera.