Which 105mm Polariser?

Wissel · 7 Apr 2016

I've just upgraded to a 100mm filter system (went for the Lee holder with Hitech Firecrest filters) and now need a polariser. The question is, which one?

It will be to fit onto the front of the Lee holder, so needs to be 105mm.

The Lee landscape version looks the obvious choice but I'm not sure about this "warming effect" I've read about?

The Hitech Firecrest might be great (ultraslim version), but I can't find any reviews on it?

Then there seems to be several others available (mostly around the same price).

Whichever I go for, it will need to be very slim so not to vignette on a 16mm lens. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Really hoping for some good advice here.
Thanks.

PaulButler · 7 Apr 2016

The warming effect of the Lee landscape is trivial, almost unnoticeable imo/e.

Wissel · 7 Apr 2016

PaulButler said:
The warming effect of the Lee landscape is trivial, almost unnoticeable imo/e.

That's good to know Paul. Do you have this filter and if so would you recommend it?

PaulButler · 7 Apr 2016

Wissel said:
That's good to know Paul. Do you have this filter and if so would you recommend it?

I do have the filter and yes I'd recommend it, they aren't cheap though

PaulButler · 7 Apr 2016

I should add, probably my most used filter too.

Kodiak Qc · 7 Apr 2016

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The CP is possibly the most critical of all the filters because
of its great functions flexibilities as polarizer and ND.

So, two points are important: glass quality and neutrality. I had
the chance to try many and there is a lot of crap out there.

This is one where one should not go too cheap!

Wissel · 7 Apr 2016

Kodiak Qc said:
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The CP is possibly the most critical of all the filters because
of its great functions flexibilities as polarizer and ND.

So, two points are important: glass quality and neutrality. I had
the chance to try many and there is a lot of crap out there.

This is one where one should not go too cheap!

I agree completely.

Most of the 105mm CP's (good ones) are around the £200 mark, which is a lot I think but what I'm willing to pay if I have to.

Tbh I'd order the Lee version now if there wasn't this doubt in the back of my mind about the Hitech Firecrest Ultraslim. Really wish I could find a few reviews on this filter.