In the market for a ND filter as well as a circular polarizing filter. I found both filters on Amazon.Would like suggestions,feedback on if these would be a good choice. My current setup is a Canon EOS 60D with a 18-200mm lens. Mainly shoot landscape and sunset shots Well and pics of the TL . Going to the beach in 2 weeks and want to get the filters ordered soon so I have them when I go.

Links

ND filter

Circular polarizing filter

Amazon

Amazon

 

The ND filter should be OK, I read through the reviews and no one knocked it for any color tinting.

This is the CPL I recommend, a good middle of the road filter (compared to B+W);
I think it will work better at the beach because of these;

Designed and engineered for Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses to serve as a lens protector and to reduce the adverse effects of ultraviolet light
Digital Multi Coated (DMC) -- Greatly reduces lens flare and ghosting
Black Almite Frame (BAF) -- Black matte finish aluminum frame reduces reflections
Black Rimmed Glass (BRG) -- Reduces light reflection around the filter edge to enhance contrast
Low Profile Frame (LPF) -- Ultra thin frame helps avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses and Knurled Edge Frame (KEF) aids easy attachment and removal

 

^ Hmmmm.. CPL is a little pricey but maybe I should do it.....

 

The 18-200 isn't that heavy priced of a lens, but one thing to remember about filters, you do not put cheap glass of good lenses. Photography is expensive, pay for it the first time right, not the second time for twice as much .

 

Ya Hopefully down the road I can get a good lens. The 18-200 is just a kit lens

 

This would be my upgraded lens of choice.

 

if youre eventually going to get the 24-105, then do yourself a favor, bite the bullet and buy a 77mm filter and a step down ring. And I agree with Jup, photography prices are not for the faint of heart. But on some things it ends up being cheaper in the long run to just do it right the first time.

 

I forgot to mention, I use the Hoya filters myself. Nothing but good things to say about them.

Maxsaver.net seems to have the best prices anywhere on filters....just dont order from them if youre in a rush!

 

I will take your suggestion and go with the 77mm with a step down that's a good idea.Now from some of the reading I've done the circular polarizer filter will double as an ND filter? And also looks like the 77mm Hoya will run close to $100. Since this is already going to be fairly expensive how much better are the B+W filters ? or is the Hoya sufficient?

 

A CPL will give you some extra stops, but it will not fully be a ND filter. Most use ND filters to stop motion, one cpl won't get you there. A have three ND filters's a 2, 4 and 6. I have used two of them together to get 10 stops before.

 

^Ok now what about the B+W compared to the Hoya? worth the extra cash or just stick with the Hoya

 

If you are going to continue, meaning plan on taking the drive into photography. Go with the best B+W, if not Hoya, the Digital Pro one's are good enough. Also Tiffen's newest Digital filters are good as well.

 

Alright thanks Jup you've been very helpful. Think I'll just go with the 77mm BW with the reducer

 

Glad to help, that's what good about this place.

 

There is a Chinese site that sells legit filters. I've purchased all of my B+W filters from there. Do a search in this section, or perhaps someone can chime in the name. It eludes me at the moment.

 

That would be http://maxsaver.net, that Walshie mention earlier.

 

Hey guys, I am just going to jump into this discussion real quick, I bought a new lens recently and with it the salesman convinced me to pick up a circular polarizing filter as well. A Promaster 72mm standard one. The back says it is multicoated but nowhere on the case does it say that it is the hgx model. I over paid for it so I am going to return it and order one from amazon. is it worth it for the Hoya multicoated one which is about 80?

 

I would definitely return the promaster one. And yes, good optics are not cheap.

 

well I paid 110 for the promaster one LOL so 80 aint nothing. Walsh, I will post my pictures from alaska soon.

 

what are the noticable differences in say these $40 HOYA filters and the $20 Filters at Best buy.. say rocketfish brand..

is it really worlds apart for $20 more dollars... does the quality of your other equipment make a difference?

i've even seen tiffen CPL's for upwards of $100 and more..

 

Those that are $20 or such are just glass and metal, no more.

The higher end ones are a glass formulated to help reduce glare and such then even higher end ones have special coatings to make it almost impossible for glare and such. And then the material used are higher end metals (aluminium and brass), that are milled for strength and such.

B+W is pretty much the top of the line.

 

Jup, B+W for 105 or top level hoya for 80?

 

I'm a B+W fan, but the top end Hoya Digital Pro's and whatever they're called are good.

 

for $25 more Id go with the B&W too. My Filters are all Hoya Pro 1 Digitals, and I have zero complaints about them.

 

This is really for all filters...

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/07/25/...for-your-lens/