Which Polarizing Filter?

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reverb

Senior Member
I've trawled the Forum and don't think I can find the answer to this one.

New to DSLR, and looking to try some landscape shots. Read often that a Polarizing filter would be useful. I'd be using on my only two lenses for now (35mm and 18-55). Prices are very widely apart - what is the difference between a £20 filter and an £80 filter? I can't really see what variants there can be! Nikon and B+W seem to be the priciest, but is it worth it?

I'd rather buy a decent one now, than several cheap ones.

thanks in advance,
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
Remember that it is a piece of glass that you are going to be taking a photograph through. Cheap glass is usually just that. There may be some inexpensive filters that are good and there may be some expensive filters that are not good.

Confused yet?

Check the reviews online from a few different sources and I am sure there are people on the forum here that will weigh in.
 
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crashton

Senior Member
Why have a nice sharp lens & shoot though a poor quality piece of glass? I use a B+W polarizer & find it works well for me. You are fortunate that both your lenses use the same size filter. Wait until you have to buy a 77mm one, now that will be expensive.
 
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WayneF

Senior Member
The Nikon brand polarizing filter is a good one, without being the most expensive.

The important thing is the coatings, to prevent reflections and flare. The word "multicoated" has a few meanings, but it ought to at least say that much.
 
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