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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You do not need a UV filter with a modern digital camera. A polarizer is good for outdoor landscape work.
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I'm a semi-professional photographer, I can't recommend either one. The 2600 is just the 1300 with a doubler. BUT the "Nikon" connector fell apart before I could even try it. It fell apart in such a way as to be irreparable. It is cheap for a reason, it's junk. The lens length and WEIGHT would make it embarrassing to use when anyone is around and I doubt the quality of the image would be acceptable. I didn't send it back because I put it on a shelf with my good lenses to remind that you don't get something for nothing. If you buy it and it works...great...but my money is on "Fail," Sorry!Larry Kelsey I'm a semi-professional photographer, I can't recommend either one. The 2600 is just the 1300 with a doubler. BUT the "Nikon" connector fell apart before I could even try it. It fell apart in such a way as to be irreparable. It is cheap for a reason, it's junk. The lens length and WEIGHT would make it embarrassing to use when anyone is around and I doubt the quality of the image would be acceptable. I didn't send it back because I put it on a shelf with my good lenses to remind that you don't get something for nothing. If you buy it and it works...great...but my money is on... » Read More I'm a semi-professional photographer, I can't recommend either one. The 2600 is just the 1300 with a doubler. BUT the "Nikon" connector fell apart before I could even try it. It fell apart in such a way as to be irreparable. It is cheap for a reason, it's junk. The lens length and WEIGHT would make it embarrassing to use when anyone is around and I doubt the quality of the image would be acceptable. I didn't send it back because I put it on a shelf with my good lenses to remind that you don't get something for nothing. If you buy it and it works...great...but my money is on "Fail," Sorry!Larry Kelsey « Show Less
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owning both of them i can tell you that the difference between both is HUGE, if you are a pro and really make your living out of photography i say go for it-the controls are a bit different since now you have a wheel to move thru the menus but you will love it once you get used to, it comes with its own stofen-like diffuser and color gel holder since the latest nikon cameras can detect the color of the gel used and then modify the white balance
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Sure will.I bought an hour ago the Polaroid 72 inch tripod for 39 bucks. Bought two. Take a look at those also.Good luck D
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Skip the UV filter entirely and just keep the polarizer on the lens. UV filters are useless, while polarizers are the most useful filter you will ever have... both outdoors and indoors. Depending upon which polarizer you purchase, they will not subtract much if any more light than a UV filter, (the Hoya HD filters are the best, but expensive). I would never shoot anything without a polarizer.
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Thank you for your helpful response. I plan on going ahead and purchasing the camera.
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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 I appreciate your input. My main reason for asking was because the price difference between them is only 100 bucks which wouldnt be too much in the long run. I can fully appreciate that the D3100 is more beginner friendly. I just don't want to regret spending an extra $100 once I become less of a beginner. The swivel out LCD seems like it could be useful. Maybe not, what do I know. Anyway, thanks for the input. I do appreciate it.
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If you can afford it, get it. There is no such thing as "buying the crappy, just to learn" If I could I would own one.. Probably the only thing you can worry about is the size, some people don't like big cameras.
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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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Hi the only thing I use is the Adapter Ring and the lenscap and the filters are fine for me..I bought extra close up filters Neewer and another set of filters from polaroid no expensive all from Amazon and do the job prefectly for me depends what you want..I have no Hoya..ad I share the filters between my Canon Bridge and Canon 1100d dslr.I also bought 58mm star filter fantastic effects hope that helps, you couldjust buy seperatly and cheeper an adapter ring dont make the mistake I did and bought from Amazon USA you will end up paying customs duty of 16 x
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Ok we are almost in march and nothing about shipping dates! I read that the dealay was due to a firmware fix to solve auto-focus issues (Too slow!). I was thinking in buy a Nikon d5000 with the wide-angle DX format 35mm f1.8 and save a $1000.00 dollars. I think with this solution I can have the same image quality in a much bigger, but cheapper, gear. And is in Stock! Not a good representation for Leica. I am changing my mind about this brand.
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From what i've seen, it's worth it to pay the extra $9 for the dslr controller app if you are using a Canon camera. If you plan to use Nikon you can find more information on DSLRDashboard on my site.
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Amigo, I got 3 diferent brand of polarized lenses, and u can tell they a,u can see very clear y feels good, and it says it on one of the sides, but the Wiley x valor ops, it doesn't say anything, and the advertising is tricky, I don't thing they are polarized, get what ever other brand, tha specifies so. See they take responsibility,for such product. So if u still have the chance, return them. This people! Unbelievable
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Sure will. I bought an hour ago the Polaroid 72 inch tripod for 39 bucks. Bought two. Take a look at those also. Good luck D
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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.