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Q. Buying my first polarizer...

Asked by vince wong (K=72) on 2/13/2005

This is my first time getting any filter, and I don't know which to get. Do all autofocus lenses need circular(it doesn't say in my manual)? Does it matter what brand i get? Should i get a warming filter on it?

Jeroen Wenting

(K=25317) - Comment Date 2/13/2005

yes, all AF cameras that I've ever seen require circular polarisers.
no, you don't need a warming polariser.
get the most expensive one you can get. I swear by B+W filters from their MRC line, costly but superb quality.

Richard Dakin (K=12915) - Comment Date 2/14/2005

I agree with Jeroen, don't try to cut costs here. I use Hoya filters, but there are several brands who make quality stuff.

Gene Zonis

(K=6945) - Comment Date 2/14/2005

Yes-thsy all take circular. I agree-get a B&W

Chris Lauritzen (K=14949) - Comment Date 2/15/2005

B&W or Singh-Ray are the best

Tiger Lily (K=10966) - Comment Date 2/15/2005

Try eBay for used filters. I bought my circular polarizer there

Lynn Moore (K=1059) - Comment Date 2/18/2005

I also bought my polarizer from EBay too. Well worth browsing through to get a good buy! Probably the mist useful filter to use apart from a skylight filter!

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