(Part 2) Best polarizing filters according to redditors

Lens Rentals did some testing on CPL filter a little while back, this initial one with mid to high range filters, and this one with some cheaper ones.

A Hoya one will be fine, but you can spend more if you want to. Roger basically says in second link that all filters do their job of filtering polarised light, but the better ones let more light through and have better coating to reduce flair, ghosting, reflections, etc.

I have a Hoya Pro-1 Digital that i used for years with no issues and Marumi EXUS (tested in that first link) that i got later when i wanted a 67mm filter to cover all my systems. I did a little test between them myself after reading that blog and couldn't really see any quality difference on the images. Marumi definitely has better transmission, only cutting the light by 1 stop, where my Hoya cut it by 1.66 stops; not sure where his 91% light transmission number comes from on that first link though.

The only other one i've used recently is the Amazon Basics CPL, which is probably the cheapest non-chinese junk one you can get. In a word i'd describe it as 'shit', has yellow and magenta casts and kills 2 stops of light, almost ruined the Ektar i shot it on.

Anyway don't go super cheap, but you don't need to do super expensive either. Thing is with stuff like filters if you get good ones and don't break them, they will probably last decades.

Hoya 52mm Circular-Polariser Filter https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00HF6FYCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_EwH7Cb7169864
Hoya 52mm ND Variable Filter https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B007RLR79C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9wH7CbDCJN6ER

I'm not too sure why he recommended a UV filter, but as for the CPL filter, I would go this way they're pretty good bangs for the bucks.

A general recommendation is to not go cheap on the filters. The system will be only as good as its weakest part. The D3300 has very good IQ, these two lenses are very good when stopped down a bit, so don't put garbage in front of it all.
There are plenty of very good options when it comes to CPL, more expensive ones too. I personally use these and I'm fully satisfied !

Edit: side-note, you may also consider a larger filter thread + an adapter. I think adapters are super-annoying so I tend to use appropriately-sized ones instead, but you may be advised by some people to buy a 77mm filter with a 77-to-52mm step-down adapter. 77mm filters are pricier, but can be used on a wider variety of lenses, either directly or via other adapters (larger full-frame zooms tend to have 77mm filter threads).

Edit2: Maybe instead of UV he was thinking about ND (neutral density) filters, which are a must-have for landscape photography, but might be overwhelming/overkill for somebody just picking-up photography. Besides, good ND filters aren't cheap.

Good idea, here's something that might really help a lot

http://www.amazon.com/Polarizer-Filter-Snap-Accessory-Silver-Edition/dp/B00BOX0K0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367510157&sr=8-1&keywords=hero+3+polarizer

technically, you could attach a polarizing filter to your phone lens (example) however your results may vary.

Do you think this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Circular-Polarizer-Filter-62/dp/B00XNMY30U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539359151&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=polarizing+filter&psc=1 is sufficient to get this impact: https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2017/07/polarizingfilterfeat.jpg

Hoya is what I use. They're the top end of cheaper filters, though they do have their own pro line.

Amazon Link

Any brand (maybe product if you want to be specific!) recommendation for a circular polarizer? Has to be 49mm. Was reading through some other posts and Tiffen seems to be reliable.

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=filters&itemnum=49CP

Also, I read that I would need a Neutral Density filter to shoot long-exposure of a waterfall, stream, etc. Anyone know if this is true?

EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Circular-Filter-Diameter/dp/B000VXT1YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334446279&sr=1-1 -- Slightly thinking that Sony would overprice this. I'm very much interested in a circular polarizer.. maybe a ND filter too. Any recommendations?

This is the 105mm polarizer I have for my lee kit


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGM8UME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have the 77mm version of the same thing for normal use.


https://www.amazon.com/Heliopan-Transmission-Circular-Polarizer-707762/dp/B0050JK49I/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1469566591&sr=1-2


neither are cheap but they are built like tanks and are very nice. I don't remember paying that much for the 77, but it was a while ago.

I want to buy a decent Circular polarizing filter, but I don't want to spend more than 50$. I found that Hoya gets good reviews, and often are in my price range, but they have different 'models'. Which polarizing filter is the best for ~50$?

Here are some examples of which ones I found, but don't know the difference between them:
https://www.amazon.com/Hoya-Circular-Polarizer-Hardened-Multi-Coated/dp/B001GJ33V2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480082050&sr=8-3&keywords=hoya+circular+polarizer+58mm

https://www.amazon.com/Hoya-alpha-Circular-Polarizer-Filter/dp/B009IY2A5C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1480082050&sr=8-11&keywords=hoya+circular+polarizer+58mm

https://www.amazon.com/DIGITAL-CIRCULAR-POLARIZER-FILTER-Camera/dp/B000KL7J3A/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1480082086&sr=8-6&keywords=hoya+circular+polarizer+58mm

Thanks in advance!

Check out the Coking P164 on Amazon. Make sure you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section at the bottom because you'll need that also.

https://www.amazon.com/Cokin-P164-Circular-Polarizer-Filter/dp/B0006ZSR40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468775762&sr=8-1&keywords=cokin+p164

EDIT: By using the Cokin, you can easily add some ND's to your kit in the future.

Was actually asking for a gift for my photography-lover gf. I got her a UV filter once and she loves it so I want to buy this filter for her if it's so great.

Could you tell me it this is good for a Nikon D3200 - https://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Circular-Polarizer-Digital-55-200mm/dp/B004N26FSC ?

Because of this I believe so, as the name says 'fusion (Evo)', though I'm not sure. For what it's worth this one I've linked is also dispatched and sold by adorama

I just purchased a new lens, and I realize I have no real appreciative knowledge about lens filters. All I really know is that I have an inclination that it will protect the lens itself from damage. I usually shoot landscape (nature, parks), or nighttime (milkyway, stars). Is a lens filter like this one cheaping out? It seems to have positive reviews, but I thought I'd ask you all! I would like to protect the lens, but I don't want to degrade the quality of the lens. Thanks!

Would this suffice? http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Circular-Polarizer-Lens-77/dp/B00XNMYOZO/ref=cm_rdp_product

Thank you. Is this a decent system to get started? Is there anything missing from this kit other than the 100mm ND filters? I thought I'd start with one filter like a 6-stop filter, are those able to achieve misty water exposures during day time (not high noon but morning or afternoon).

I'm looking at getting my first polarizer since I shoot outside a lot. Looking at a 67mm to use with my Canon 10-18, 18-55, and 50mm EOS lenses (I already have step up rings).

Budget is $100 CAD, not looking for anything fancy but just want something to play with. Had a look at this one, any other thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks!

Edit - upon further consideration, I just impulse bought a Canon EFS 24mm f2.8 lens instead. So.... yeah. Thanks for the advice though lol

Shameless plug, I'm selling this one for $55 shipped. I don't have a lens for 77mm anymore.