[Erawise]

I would like to have an ND, UV and a polarizer filters for my 50mm. which filters should I get since i'm not that much into filters, and their values...[surrender]
as for the 70-300mm(Tamron AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2), which filters would come in handy?
btw, I must get the filters from here, since that's where i'm getting the telephoto lens I mentioned above... shipping is free.

try to keep the filters' costs as low as possible, i'm really getting short on it.

thanks in advance...

EDIT: ok i found this lens for much cheaper, so filters don't have be from Norman Camera filter list.

[dXI9XFOA]

Honestly I only use UV filters, the kind I have are promaster.

[BILBONDER]

Do your lenses rotate at the end as they're focused or zoomed? If so, a polarizer is out for you.

I use an old Vivitar UV on my 50mm prime.

[joanasevilyboaz]

Do your lenses rotate at the end as they're focused or zoomed? If so, a polarizer is out for you.

I use an old Vivitar UV on my 50mm prime.

my Canon 50mm F1.8 does not rotate at the end of it, only the ring itself.

[kiosokkn]

Many people will suggest that you'd be fine with a cheap, UV or protection filter (window glass), which isn't really the case at all. Putting cheap glass in front of your more expensive, higher quality lenses simply degrades IQ and can soften your images. When looking for a filter, you definitely want multi-coated glass, especially B+W or Hoya. You get what you pay for, and you're not doing yourself any favors by purchasing cheap filters.

Additionally, you'll want to get the polarizer without a doubt. That will become your most valuable and often used filter, especially if you'll be doing outdoor macro work with it. Without knowing exactly what you want to spend on it, I can't really make any solid recommendations.

[Tainlyferfara]

Agreed with fol - if you are already paying a few hundred for a lens, what is another $20 to protect it?

Hoya is a good place to start for sure.

[ReginaPerss]

Pesonally I never use UV filters. Why put an extra bit of glass infront of an expensive lens? - its not going to make your shots better, thats for sure.

The only time I might consider using one is if I was shooting in an environment were I felt the need to protect the end element of my lens (e.g sea spray).

Polarising filters are useful, but be aware they will cut down the amount of light entering the lens, so your shutter speeds will be slower.

[dittygari]

I've done some reading before posting this thread, and wikipedia(...yeah I know ) said UV filters do improve view distance and sharpness when fogginess exists except being a plens protector...

Which polarizer should I look for exactly? (which model..)

as for folville's question, I don't know where to start... scenery, wide open views, macro.
What I am looking for is a nice contrast and saturation improvement AND so when I shoot photos of the sky along with the clouds, I'd really be happy if there was a better contrast between clouds and the background(sky), and to have the sky more... deeper blue. a polarizer should do it I think, right?

[Thorwaywhobia]

I've done some reading before posting this thread, and wikipedia(...yeah I know ) said UV filters do improve view distance and sharpness when fogginess exists except being a plens protector...

Which polarizer should I look for exactly? (which model..)

as for folville's question, I don't know where to start... scenery, wide open views, macro.
What I am looking for is a nice contrast and saturation improvement AND so when I shoot photos of the sky along with the clouds, I'd really be happy if there was a better contrast between clouds and the background(sky), and to have the sky more... deeper blue. a polarizer should do it I think, right?

Yes, a polarising filter will do that. For digital cameras it must be a circular polarising filter.

Oh, and check the end of your lens first, if it rotates when you zoom, then you'll have trouble using a polarising filter as its position-dependent. If the end of your lens does not rotate as you zoom, then you'll be fine.

[Tarrccrys]

thanks a lot, so I will get a polarizing filter for my 50mm lens! should I get a UV for it too?
and what filters are useful with a 70-300mm lens?

I'd be grateful if you link me to some good specific models...

thanks!

[VoriEremiagem]

hey again guys, I think I know where I'm getting this lens from (CameraBox, how are they, by the way?)
and please tell me which filters exactly I better take along with it, to fit it and my 50mm lens, both don't rotate at the end, so a circular polarizer is allowed. just which kind.. as I said I don't know much about filters.
Any recommendations are welcome, preferably from their filters line-up, or another place that could ship filters for free...

I'm a little tight with time, so thanks for any help a soon as possible!!

[seperalem]

Polarizers also reduce/eliminate reflection glare from water, windows, etc etc.

Here's a couple examples I pulled off a site:

Before polarizer:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...fish-wo-pl.jpg

After:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...fish-wi-pl.jpg




Before:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...eflect-min.jpg

After:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...eflect-max.jpg


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[6Rexw51X]

yeah I found this kind of examples over the internet too, I could really put some use to a P. filter...
problem is which one exactly...[surrender]

[KacypeJeope]

yeah I found this kind of examples over the internet too, I could really put some use to a P. filter...
problem is which one exactly...[surrender]

This is the one I'm currently considering:

http://www.amazon.com/B-Circular-Pol...4787441&sr=8-2

The most important thing is making sure that the filter is the proper size for your lens.

[lorryuncori]

to be quite honest, I would consider a lens hood in place of a UV filter, as it does essentially the same thing (nothing really, aside from protecting the front lens element) but doesn't degrade IQ. For filters of any kind, you can never go wrong with authentic B+W products. They are high quality German made filters, so they do cost a pretty penny. Without wading through page after page of filters on that site, I'd recommend B+W, but if they're too pricey, look down the Hoya route as a backup (they're Japanese-made, so they're decent, but not quite as good as B+W).

[mplawssix]

to be quite honest, I would consider a lens hood in place of a UV filter, as it does essentially the same thing (nothing really, aside from protecting the front lens element) but doesn't degrade IQ. For filters of any kind, you can never go wrong with authentic B+W products. They are high quality German made filters, so they do cost a pretty penny. Without wading through page after page of filters on that site, I'd recommend B+W, but if they're too pricey, look down the Hoya route as a backup (they're Japanese-made, so they're decent, but not quite as good as B+W).

Agreed, except for one point: I just can't bring myself to shoot without a UV filter on my lens. My primary lens cost around $1,600, and I feel extremely uncomfortable unless I have that extra protection on the front. The hood just isn't enough to eliminate my fear of scratching my lens (or getting dirt/mud on it, or getting a stick from a tree poked into it, etc etc).[no]

[ImmitsRom]

Bump! help me please...

How are Tiffen's filters???? anyone knows?

[xtrudood]

is this polarizing filter any good?
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/prod...2&sku=CROCPL52

[TouccuraLar]

is this polarizing filter any good?
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/prod...2&sku=CROCPL52

In a word no.

Not a well known or respected brand, and the price alone should tell you that high quality it ain't.

Expect to pay 99 usd + for a decent quality polarising filter from a company such as B+W

[datingcrew]

is this polarizing filter any good?
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/prod...2&sku=CROCPL52

EDIT: Okay, you have a problem. Your 50mm lens uses a 52mm filter. The telephoto lens you want to order uses a 62 mm filter. You will need a different filter for each of those lenses.

This will work on your 50mm lens, but not on that telephoto (52mm filter):

http://www.amazon.com/B-Circular-Pol...4845898&sr=8-4