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    best circular polarizer?

    Any suggestions?

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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    I have a Hoya HD cir-pl for every lens I own. Love them.
    I am always shooting near water and in harsh sun light. I use them a lot.
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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    Quote Originally Posted by frog4gators
    Any suggestions?
    How serious are you about a good CP and how much you willing to spend. My choice was Kaesemann from Schneider. At this price I bought the largest size I needed for my lenses and step rings for the other lenses. I only own one.

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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    B+W, Singh Ray, Heliopan, Hoya Pro 1. Buy a good one. I am a fan of Singh Ray and B+W. I've never used Hoya or Heliopan but I've heard good things.
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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    Be careful. I bought a good one and it still would make my images slightly soft. Read reviews here and if you buy from Adorama there are usually tons of reviews.
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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    I also suggest getting one to fit your largest lens and step up rings to fit it on your other lenses. I'm using a Hoya Pro1 CPL. - TF
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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    I have a B+W and I'm very happy with it. Like others, I bought one to fit my largest lens, and use step up rings for my smaller lenses. Much less $ than buying multiples, and lighter to carry.
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    Re: best circular polarizer?

    Quote Originally Posted by OldClicker
    I also suggest getting one to fit your largest lens and step up rings to fit it on your other lenses. I'm using a Hoya Pro1 CPL. - TF
    I did that for a while but still want to use my lens hood.
    I am facing the sun to often to be without the hood.

    Here's a pretty good review on the Hoya HD
    http://www.kenrockwell.com/hoya/hd-filters.htm
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