Circular Polarizer?

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OK, i need a 77mm circular polarizing filter.

The Hoya PRO-1 is £136.99:eek:.

The Belt & Braces hoya is £66.89.

And finally you have the cokin P at £58.99.

So does any body have an Opinion and/or Guidance on which i should go for, or should i be looking at other makes, what are the pro/cons of screw-in against slot-in.

Also the prices quoted are WHE, barring fleabay could i get them cheaper elsewhere?

Thanks in advance,
 
I've got the slim Nikon CPII but I got it from BH whist I was in America and the exchange rates were a bit better. It is my second one though as the first was stolen, and I got that from HK via 'the bay', for about £80 delivered, instead of the usual price of anywhere between £150 and £199!! (well that's what it used to be, may be cheaper these days?!)
 
I use the Pro 1 series on my Canon L lens's and have not noticed any degradation in IQ.

Not tried the HD ones WE are now selling but they have to be extra good for the extra mark up. Standard Pro-1 from Amazon £63

Don't put cheap glass on expensive glass. Provided you can afford it
 
The Hoya PRO-1 is £136.99
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HOW MUCH???? :shake:

NO NO NO!

£36.00 on Ebay. Bought (Brand New) from mr.hasu (search him out).
 
iant said:
HOW MUCH???? :shake:

NO NO NO!

£36.00 on Ebay. Bought (Brand New) from mr.hasu (search him out).
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I just have.
He's doing the 67mm version for £45 and doesn't have the 77mm version listed.
Even if he did have it in stock he wouldn't be selling a 77mm Pro1 CPL for less than the 67mm version.
 
I have an Ebay hoya too - Its brilliant...
 
Chappers said:
I use the Pro 1 series on my Canon L lens's and have not noticed any degradation in IQ.

Don't put cheap glass on expensive glass. Provided you can afford it
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I totally agree.
You wouldn't buy an expensive high perfomance sports car then fit the cheapest remould tyres you could find would you?
I know that is an extreme comparison but there is a reason why quality CPL filters cos more than the very cheap version.
The last thing you want it to fit a cheapo onto a decent lens then start seeing the IQ degrade.
It's like comparing lens hoods.
I was lucky with one of my cheap copy petal lenses but another member on here witht the same lens noticed that she could actually see the tip of the cheap copy hood she bought when the lens was at max zoom length.
 
He's doing the 67mm version for £45 and doesn't have the 77mm version listed.
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Apologies, mines the 58mm, when i bought mine he had a lot more listed, and way below £136.
 
i have both the kood 'P' and a kood 82mm screw in and they both produce excellent results with no apparent IQ loss.
 
C-Pols are my most used filter, and I have several including Hoya, Kenko, Kood, Marumi and B&W.

IQ wise there is no difference - I guarantee if you blind test them you won't see a difference.

My favourite would be the B&W Slim MRC as its easy to clean.

Its no point spending £100 on one of these, they all use Tokina / Kenko glass apart from B&W which uses Leica / Shott.
 
Thanks for all the replies,it looks like if i want the best i can afford, i'm going to have to bite the bullet and order from Hong Kong.

Has any one had problems with doing this,with import tax or returns issues?

Edit, Although that amazon(Thanks Chappers) one looks good, anyone heard of "Camera King" based in the UK.... allegedly
 
Twentyten said:
Thanks for all the replies,it looks like if i want the best i can afford, i'm going to have to bite the bullet and order from Hong Kong.

Has any one had problems with doing this,with import tax or returns issues?
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If you order from a reputable HK supplier like onestop digital or digitalrev, you shouldn't have any worries.
Digital rev apply VAT to cover UK import charges and they also have an office in the UK that deals with their returns.
Onestop digital will refund you if customs do catch you out.
 
I remember a comparison test a few years ago. There was little or no difference in the IQ or colour balance; its just that some were likely to fall apart quicker than others. Another thing you need to think about is how far the outer rim of the filter protrudes. If too far you may get vignetting with wide angle lenses.

I got a 77 mm B&W F-Pro recently from HK, about £85. So far, it hasn't picked up any scratches at all, unlike a Hoya Pro I had a few years ago which scratched very easily.
 
I might be wrong here...but I've always thought some of these filters block out more light than others (not to ** filter levels of course)? I'm pretty sure my old CP a few years back (forget the brand) was quite dark to look through as when I got my Nikon one I remember thinking how much brighter the image looked through the viewfinder with it on.

Going back a few years though so I could be wrong there!?
 
Richard Peters said:
I might be wrong here...but I've always thought some of these filters block out more light than others (not to ** filter levels of course)? I'm pretty sure my old CP a few years back (forget the brand) was quite dark to look through as when I got my Nikon one I remember thinking how much brighter the image looked through the viewfinder with it on.

Going back a few years though so I could be wrong there!?
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They do but you can always raise exposure compensation or use AEB.
Adjusting the ISO level also helps.
When it comes to shooting a lovely mountain scenery with a sunny blue sky and fluffy clouds, I always use a CPL to avoid the chance of blown skies.
I also do the same for reflective subjects such as birds on water and when there is a change of getting a nice reflection in water of buildings or scenery.
 
No, your right you can expect up to a 2 stop difference in light with a polarizing filter on:)
 
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