I bought the canon 16-35mm 2.8/f USM 2, and was wondering if any one knew any recommondations on brands for a Polarizing filter? B+W vs. Hoya or Canon? Is the Schneider one worth the 260$?
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I bought the canon 16-35mm 2.8/f USM 2, and was wondering if any one knew any recommondations on brands for a Polarizing filter? B+W vs. Hoya or Canon? Is the Schneider one worth the 260$?
I have three B&W filters (2 UV Haze, 1 ND filter), and they're as perfect as they can get. I once purchased a Tiffen ND filter, and I couldn't take a sharp picture with it no matter what I did. In my opinion, you shouldn't put an inferior filter an a superior lens. Bryan uses B&W filters...doesn't that tell you enough? ;-)
Perfect, Thanks. B&W it is.
The problem I have with Hoya is that they are a nightmare to clean. Almost impossible to get clean :(
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Originally Posted by Dawei Ye
Totally Agree, otherwise I don't notice any IQ issues
Joseph Wisniewski, a knowledgeable photographer (and camera designer), says that the coatings on B+W and Hoya filters (such as MRC, or Multi-Resistant Coating) really *do* keep them safer and make them easier to clean than the coatings on other brands.
You can read more of his advice in the The Filters We Need With Digital thread on DPReview, which I think has a lot of great information.
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According to Bryan's review, you might need to get a slim one to avoid vignetting on a FFB... also keep that in mind
And if you'd like to save a lot of money, and have a couple weeks to wait for delivery... visit www.hvstar.net
I actually use a Hoya filter for my 16-35 and I love it. I have no
issues with cleaning it - so I dont know about the cleaning issues
others have mentioned.
http://hvstar.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=297
Or, if you like BW, this is for you....
http://hvstar.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=230
Wow thanks Jeff! This is a pretty reliable site? The MRC is 140$ less than B&H. I already ordered the normal thin polarizer but I wanted the MRC one but did not want to pay 300$. I am definitly going to return it and order this one though. Thanks a ton!
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Originally Posted by GSPhoto
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/HVStar
They dont have many ratings from customers but that is because a lot of people in the USA do not know about them, or if they do, they dont think to leave a rating. My friend ordered 2 filters from them this summer and had great success. This place is in Hong Kong so it takes a bit longer to get stuff, but yet - it is very reliable and a great place to save a ton of money. Hopefully you experience the same greatness as I have as well as others. I wouldnt recommend some bait and switch scammer place, but I do understand your concern.