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Polarizer any good?

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Posted by Joe Rogers on April 2, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Is anyone familiar or owns a Marumi DHG Super Circular Polarizer CPL filter? It dont use a polarizer often enough to pay $200 or more for one. Thanks,
Joe Rogers
Posted by David Bostedo on April 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Joe - How much DO you have to pay for one? Maybe a size and price range would help... I tend to think you should buy the best filter you can afford and try to get a multi-coated... Hoya is usually on the cheaper side of the good multi-coated filters. For example, here's a 72mm Hoya multi-coated polarizer at B&H for under $100.
Posted by Richard Hartmann on April 2, 2011 at 6:32 PM
David,
Thanks for doing the legwork with this example.
I agree, get the best filter that one can afford. I made the mistake of buying and cheap filter and was amazed at how sharp my photos looked after finally removing it. Ugg…. So many wasted efforts.
Posted by Joe Rogers on April 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Sorry about the omission....need a 77mm and want to spend $100 or less...The Marumi...I have read a couple of good reviews, but, you never know until you talk with someone who has experience with one. Joe Rogers
Posted by Maciej B. Markiewi on April 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Marumi DHG are really good.
Posted by David Bostedo on April 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM
I don't have any familiarity with Marumi, but I do see they have multi-coated filters in the right price range. That's typically what I look for so if you think they are quality, it may be worth trying out.