I need a lens that also reduces glare. Is the polarizer something I need to purchase separately or does this lens have a polarizing effect?
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I don't know I can't use it because it doesn't fit my phone properly because I have a case on the phone
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No. You need a 50mm polarizer. You could get an adapter ring but that can start to cause vignetting at the corners. Get a 50mm polarizer.
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Lens hood included, no polarizer. But the lens is very disappointing. The zoom is not as good as advertised & it constantly makes an annoying squealing noise when the camera is turned on. Don 't recommend you buy the lens.
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Assuming you're asking about the polarizing filter, I have not noticed any significant darkening of the corners at 16mm (NEX-6). It may depend on the angle of the sun though. For the price I paid, these are an excellent value.
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Not really, although I have a tiffen 62mm uv filter primarily to protect the lens against dirt and mist. I have been happy with image quality and lens versatility. I also have used a tiffen 62mm circular polarizer, but it has rarely been necessary. The lens hood works well to reduce glare and "ghosting". Hope this helps.
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Yes, it does. Since 52 mm lenses are easier to find, I bought a step up adapter. I have taken shots with a polarizer, and several special effects lenses. One bit of advice, the camera's autofocus gets "confused" when color filters or star filters are added. Just take it off auto focus. I also added a wide angle lens. The results are good, not perfect, as the corners become "rounded", but it did double the field of view. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I have both. There isn't much point to the Clear UV Haze filter as far as having any positive effect on your photographs. It used to matter with film, but in digital the camera is immune to UV anyway so there is no positive difference in the images captured. On the minus side, adding a filter gives you one more thing that can be smudged or dusty and one more layer of glass to invite flare if you're shooting into bright light or sun. Meanwhile, the circular polarizer has a pretty major effect on photographs, particularly outdoors. It eliminates reflected light in one direction, which enables you to cut glare from water, roads, windows, and sky. There are tradeoffs too; sometimes it makes the sky too deep and unnaturally blue. But you can usually adjust to deal with that. It can also help clouds stand out more if that's what you're trying to do.
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Only one lens is polarized. The darkest color. I use these on all my bike rides, and change the lenses depending on the light conditions. A little bulky on the nose and ears, but very effective and a great value. You can't get anything else like it near that price. I took the insert to my local optical store and had prescription lenses made for the insert. It was the least expensive way to go.
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I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit your lens? Yes, if it's 55 mm. I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit... » Read More I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit your lens? Yes, if it's 55 mm. « Show Less
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They are for completely different purposes. UV filter is more transparent; polarizer--among many other things--darkens skies and removes reflections.
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There are many answers to this question. The type of filter depends of the type of photography you do.For myself, I take many pictures near water so I carry polarizing filters for most of my lenses - to cancel reflections and darken the sky. I also use UV filters on my lenses most of the time for protection and to improve contrast.
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Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV filter or no filter. Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV... » Read More Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV filter or no filter. « Show Less
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As long as it stays on the lens and doesn't drop off you are probably OK. A polarizing filter needs to turn, that's how you adjust it to the maximum effect.
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yes, but. You need to have the clear filter in place. The polarized filter I have won't stay on without the clear filter first.
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May I ask where you purchased the polarizer and UV filter for the SX1? My husband would also like to use these. Did you also purchase your adapter from the same place?
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Hi Alex, I always leave it on. The clarity of the Kaesmann doesn't seem to degrade the lens at all and the polarizing effect only works when needed.
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You do not need a UV filter with a modern digital camera. A polarizer is good for outdoor landscape work.