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scollins · 10-20-2009, 09:33 PM

:D

Just kidding, although I did make the suggestion.

Now, to be serious. I need some filters, especially a circular polarizer. Is B+W worth the coin, or can I get away with something from Tiffen, Hoya or ??

Also, looking at B+W, they seem to have a bunch of different options. I can't quite figure out what the differences are, other than price?

:confused:

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-20-2009, 09:37 PM

B+W is definitely good, but the hoya filters ive heard are excellent as well

if you want to get a B+W filter for the cost of hoya....try hvstar.net...no joke, theyre 50% cheaper than anywhere else. the only catch is that they come from HK, so it takes a week to get them

B+W has MRC coated kaesemann circular polarizer which is supposed to be the best...its weather sealed itself, which is huge being that its a rotating filter

**UdubBadger** · 10-20-2009, 09:38 PM

Tiffen and Hoya make quality stuff... but remember you pay for what you get so if you spend $9.99, you'll get $9.99's worth.

I have a Tiffen Digital HT Ultra clear on my 70-200 F/4L and its pretty good quality, it was like $50 on ebay.

scollins · 10-20-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks guys. I'll check out that link.

The plan is for some quality glass at some point, so the last thing I want to do is put some **** filters in the kit. Seems pretty dumb to spend $2,000 for a pro-quality lens, just to stick a POS filter on the end of it.....

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-20-2009, 09:46 PM

what size filter you lookin for?

scollins · 10-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

what size filter you lookin for?

77mm. My current lens is 72mm, but I'll just get an adapter, since the glass I want to get is 77mm (70-200 f/2.8 and either the 14-24 f/2.8 or 24-70 f/2.8.) I'd love to have a Nikkor PC-E too, which are all 77mm..

Getting OT now... :D
My ideal lens selection, should I win a small lottery is:
14-24 f/2.8
24-70 f/2.8
70-200 f/2.8
200-400 f/2.8

A big lottery would be a ton of primes!

What is more realistic is:
14-24 f/2.8
50mm f/1.4
70-200 f/2.8
PC-E

I know that leaves some gaps in the range, but I think I can live with it, especially with crop frame...

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-20-2009, 10:55 PM

only thing I can say about the filters is that if you get B+W slim ones...the lens cap they come with is crap...thats the only part I hate

as for your lottery choices...

lets win...its time, ill trade you a 5 rating for a cut haha

scollins · 10-21-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

only thing I can say about the filters is that if you get B+W slim ones...the lens cap they come with is crap...thats the only part I hate

as for your lottery choices...

lets win...its time, ill trade you a 5 rating for a cut haha

Deal!

**UdubBadger** · 10-21-2009, 01:57 AM

what, did I hear the sound of money being given away (jew ears hear these kinds of things)???

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-21-2009, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

what, did I hear the sound of money being given away (jew ears hear these kinds of things)???

you slay me

DarkMastyr · 10-21-2009, 10:27 AM

I've got a Hoya circular polarizer... works ok, but probably could be better.

**UdubBadger** · 10-21-2009, 11:34 AM

I have a few hoya's too... they're decent. I usually get Tiffens if I can

**Vudoo4u2** · 10-22-2009, 05:42 AM

go B+W...and never look back...ever

DarkMastyr · 10-22-2009, 10:27 AM

The Tiffen on my old C5050Z was definitely better than my current Hoya I think

10-20-2009, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	MINE!!! My forum, all mine!! :D Just kidding, although I did make the suggestion. Now, to be serious. I need some filters, especially a circular polarizer. Is B+W worth the coin, or can I get away with something from Tiffen, Hoya or ?? Also, looking at B+W, they seem to have a bunch of different options. I can't quite figure out what the differences are, other than price? :confused: __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

10-20-2009, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	B+W is definitely good, but the hoya filters ive heard are excellent as well if you want to get a B+W filter for the cost of hoya....try hvstar.net...no joke, theyre 50% cheaper than anywhere else. the only catch is that they come from HK, so it takes a week to get them B+W has MRC coated kaesemann circular polarizer which is supposed to be the best...its weather sealed itself, which is huge being that its a rotating filter __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	Tiffen and Hoya make quality stuff... but remember you pay for what you get so if you spend $9.99, you'll get $9.99's worth. I have a Tiffen Digital HT Ultra clear on my 70-200 F/4L and its pretty good quality, it was like $50 on ebay. __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-20-2009, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	Thanks guys. I'll check out that link. The plan is for some quality glass at some point, so the last thing I want to do is put some **** filters in the kit. Seems pretty dumb to spend $2,000 for a pro-quality lens, just to stick a POS filter on the end of it..... __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

10-20-2009, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	what size filter you lookin for? __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-20-2009, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	only thing I can say about the filters is that if you get B+W slim ones...the lens cap they come with is crap...thats the only part I hate as for your lottery choices... lets win...its time, ill trade you a 5 rating for a cut haha __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-21-2009, 01:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	what, did I hear the sound of money being given away (jew ears hear these kinds of things)??? __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-21-2009, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
DarkMastyr PhotoFreak Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bankrupt state of CA Shoots With: your mom Posts: 104	I've got a Hoya circular polarizer... works ok, but probably could be better.

10-21-2009, 11:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
UdubBadger PostWhoringMod Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Chicago, missing Madison, WI Shoots With: Canon Flickr: AltOnePhoto Posts: 964	I have a few hoya's too... they're decent. I usually get Tiffens if I can __________________ Apple/BMW/Canon snob

10-22-2009, 05:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Shoots With: 5D MKII Flickr: AutoPhotog Posts: 509	go B+W...and never look back...ever __________________ A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

10-22-2009, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
DarkMastyr PhotoFreak Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bankrupt state of CA Shoots With: your mom Posts: 104	The Tiffen on my old C5050Z was definitely better than my current Hoya I think

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