Does anyone have this filter and the B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating? Do you prefer one over the other?
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Sorry, I don't have the Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating. Just the B=W 77 UV filter.
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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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The short answer is you need both. Circular Polarizers allow you to control glare and light diffusion - in other words, when you turn the filter, you can darken the image or lighten the image, as well as reducing glare from reflections or increase the "blue" in the sky as well, among other things. If you're going to take outside pictures in daylight - especially around reflective surfaces such as glass, metal or water - then having one of this is critical. However, Circular Polarizers (when rotated properly) will slow your lens down by 1-2 stops, so you only want to use them in brightly lit situations where glare, etc., is present. UV filters originally reduced ultraviolet coming into the lens in order to cut down or eliminate a "blue cast" on film, as well as to protect the very expensive "glass" at the front of your lens from getting scratches from constant cleaning. UV has long stopped being a problem, so now these filters are used primarily to protect the glass at the front of your expensive lens. They keep dirt, dust, finger oil and debris from touching your actual lens, so you never have to clean the lens itself... which means your lens will never develop scratches. UV filters are cheap to replace (by comparison to lenses and Circular Polarizers). They don't affect the speed of your lens, nor do they affect the color your lens "sees". I would suggest, though, that you get a good multicoated UV filter so ghosting and other reflective problems don't occur. All Circular Polarizers are already multicoated, so that's not a problem with them.
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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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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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I use Fotodiox Pro. Filter Adapter Kit (145mm) with Circular Polarizing Filter on this lens, works fine.http://fotodioxpro.com/index.php/wonderpana-145-essentials-kit-system-holder-lens-cap-and-cpl-filter.html
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No built in polarizing filter. You would have to take off the lens cover and even then I don't think there is a filter made to fit. Might be able to add the converter extension and put a filter on it but I haven't researched that enough to know for sure.
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According to the Carry Speed webite, they sell only circular polarizers in two sizes. I do not know of any other magnetic filters.
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My polarizer is made by Hoya, a Japanese company. Vignetting is a common problem at wide angles, e.g. 18 mm. If you're using another filter to protect the lens (UV or skylight) try taking it off & just using the polarizing filter. Getting the filter as close to the lens as possible is the goal. Can also get a step up ring and a larger polarizer, e.g. 77 mm.
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On is a polarizing filter (the one labeled 'CPL') but it is threaded. You might be able to get an adapter so that you can use threaded filters on your camera?
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Hi Sam, I owned the 58mm set of these filters and was not happy with them. They are listed as "Japan Optics" but are actually made in China. The warming filter is plastic, not glass. The CP has a minimal polarizing effect at best. And, from what I can tell compared to my Hoya filters, these are definitely not coated optics. I sent mine back yesterday. YMMV. Cheers, SB
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I couldn't locate my cpl for this reply, but some other (AGFA) filters have as little as one to one-1/2 threads engaged. This is usually enough, providing you rotate the outer ring in the direction that always tightens the filter in the lens. I've never lost one---yet! Appears to be a good filter, though--smooth rotation.
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I use it on my tamron 18-270 and have NO trouble with the lens hood. I like the BW filter so much that I just bought another one for my Tamron 28-75 (67mm for the latter). I think the light transmission is excellent!
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Hi Chris, I just tried to measure mine. Of course it is difficult to do. I tried to stick a mm rule into one of the pockets. It measures an easy 9.5 cm...but that would not account for the thickness of your filter. With my 77mm polarizing filter...I could MAYBE squeeze in another 5.6 mm of diameter...but I'm thinking yuou could not jamb an 88 or 89 in. In any case. I really like it and you can't beat the cost...but I just don't think it would work for an 88mm plus. Best. Rish
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I have the "Regular" B&W; UV filter on my Canon 10-22 with no vignetting. I took 2 shots for you off my deck. The first one has no filter; the second one has the regular B&H; UV fiter. OOPS! There is no way to attach files to this reply. Give me a few minutes and then go to my web site for the pix: http://michaelsimonds.com Look for "Test Shots." Good imaging to you!
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It depends upon what you want. I use polarizing filters and a few other. If you purchase i good quality such as B&W; they will not affect your quality. I use a filter to protect my lens especially in dust or sand. You Don't need to have a filter on all the time
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I just looked at mine and it shows "B+W 58 010 UV - Haze 1x MRC". Not sure if you can specify the exact one you want in this listing. The manufacturers website is at: https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?CID=630&IID;=5722B&H; Photo says the filter factor is 1.0.
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You have a superb, professional quality lens. I'm old school, and believe filters should match the quality of the glass. Hence, I use B & W regular neutral density filter. I'm away from my office, and can't give you all the details off the box. I haven't found a thin filter is necessary for what I do with this lens--principally interior and exterior shots of buildings and their details with a Nikon D700 at complete range of F stops and focus lengths. Good luck with your shooting.