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slothead Silver Member Nikonian since 12th Aug 2009Mon 16-Apr-12 04:50 PM
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"Lots of 40.5 CPL filters!"


Frederick, US
          

With a price range from $25 to $150, how does one know which is the best filter for the money? Does anyone have any serious recommendations (or any non-serious recommendations for that matter)?

Tom
D5000IR, V1, Oly OM-D E-M5
Nikkor Zooms: AF-S 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 VR, VR, AF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor primes: 24 f/2.8Ai-S, 28 f/2.8D, Micro 60 f/2.8, 85 f/1.4D, Nikkor-C 500 f/8 Refl.
Nikon 1 lenses: 10mm f/2.8, 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6.
Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4, Sigma 70-300 Macro f/3.5-5.6.
Oly 12-42mm f/3.5-5.6, 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3, 12mm f/2.0, 45mm f/1.8, 75mm f/1.8.
Lumix 20mm f/1.7, 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8, 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6
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Markins M-20, RRS BH-25 Pro

  
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Neuritis Silver Member Nikonian since 20th Apr 2007Thu 03-May-12 03:09 PM
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#1. "RE: Lots of 40.5 CPL filters!"
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I went with the B+W kaeseman cpl. Usually I buy Hoya filters (my reasoning since Hoya makes a lot if not most of the glass used in filters and lenses) but I heard B+W quality is the best so I tried it and I liked it along with a close up and a neutral density filter. They are all well made.

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ericbowles Moderator Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level skills in various areas, especially Landscape and Wildlife Photoghraphy Nikonian since 25th Nov 2005Mon 14-May-12 05:51 PM
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#2. "RE: Lots of 40.5 CPL filters!"
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Atlanta, US
          

I just ordered a step up ring for now to use my 52mm CP.

My normal thought woudl be the B+W multicoated version - about $89 through B&H. Filter Connection (www.2filter.com) does not have it in stock but has just received the clear filters and is expecting the CP this week.

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slothead Silver Member Nikonian since 12th Aug 2009Tue 15-May-12 09:38 AM
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#3. "RE: Lots of 40.5 CPL filters!"
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Frederick, US
          

Eric, did you measure to see if you can get the lens hood on and off over the 54mm circumference of the adapter? Or is this strictly for the 10mm lens (which cannot accommodate a hood)?

Tom
D5000IR, V1, Oly OM-D E-M5
Nikkor Zooms: AF-S 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 VR, VR, AF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor primes: 24 f/2.8Ai-S, 28 f/2.8D, Micro 60 f/2.8, 85 f/1.4D, Nikkor-C 500 f/8 Refl.
Nikon 1 lenses: 10mm f/2.8, 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6.
Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4, Sigma 70-300 Macro f/3.5-5.6.
Oly 12-42mm f/3.5-5.6, 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3, 12mm f/2.0, 45mm f/1.8, 75mm f/1.8.
Lumix 20mm f/1.7, 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8, 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6
Gitzo GT3541L, Manfrotto MT293A4, MP 680B
Markins M-20, RRS BH-25 Pro

  
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ericbowles Moderator Awarded for his in-depth knowledge and high level skills in various areas, especially Landscape and Wildlife Photoghraphy Nikonian since 25th Nov 2005Thu 17-May-12 03:03 AM
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#4. "RE: Lots of 40.5 CPL filters!"
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Atlanta, US
          

You cannot get the hood on or off if the adapter is attached. I'm using it for the 10-30 and 30-110 lenses.

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