advise on polarizer filter

<p>I have less than $100 budget and want to buy polarizer filter... I have never used a filter before.. any suggestions???</p>

<p>The seize of the filter does influence a lot, so what seize are you looking for?</p>

<p>I have Nikon D90 with Nikkor 18-105mm DX lens. I think Its filter size is 67mm.</p>

<p>Make sure your polarizer is type Circular Polarizer (CP), for variuos reasons, when used on a DSLR camera.</p>

<p>From my experience cheap CP do not provide as good polarization as the best brands.<br>

Some, e.g. from Prinz, Korea, work as a "dirt filter" reducing picture quality, with little or no polarization effect in the picture.</p>

<p>Once you get and your CP filter, make sure you turn Off your camera Auto White Balance, and set it for the lighting type that is there, and will not change by the camera automation from possible use with with CP action. This is especially true for use of filters that alter or enhance colors.</p>

<p>I think you might be able to get a B & W in that size around that price. I've had good luck with one of those. Make sure it's Circular, as Frank says. Linear won't always work on a DSLR, although occasionally it will for some odd reason.</p>

<p>There was a test of polarziers done last year, and the Marumi brand was one of the best. I bought one of those through e Bay and have been very happy. I got the multicoated one, of course. Even with 77mm size the cost was under $100.<br>

Kent in SD</p>

<p>I never got a Tiffen brand filter, ...<br>

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<p>I like Nikon´s filters since they are thin and they "steal" only 1 1/3 stop of light. They Hoya HD are touch and does not break very easy.</p>

<p>I recommend B + W filters, very high quality, smooth rotation. Avoid the slim version. The cap that comes with the filter doesn't stay on securely, and you can't use the original lens cap.</p>