upscan Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 As probably you all may know, Lee Filters introduced a round polarizer filter mounted on a threaded ring which itself screws in to another ring which is permantently mounted onto the filter holder unit. What is different is that the hood, which would normally attache to the filter holder, can no longer be used on that same filter holder. Thus, with this polarizer, it is polarizer or no hood. I realize that Lee has a square polarizer that allows to use the hood. That presents other problems though for turning the polarizer also turns the hood unless you have an intermediate filter holder. However, I would never again buy another one of those square polarizers; the glass is quite thin and very frail. You know the rest. The round polarizer should be far more durable, but then there is the issue of the hood. With a polarizer on the lens, can the hood be dispensed with? According to Lee, the virtual answer is yes. Is that OK? Have any of you shifted over to the round polarizer? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_z1 Posted August 23, 2002 Share Posted August 23, 2002 I've always found the utilization of a lens hood to be crucial to getting maximal tonal range. With or without a polarizer. Just cuts down on the stray light coming into the lens. While modern lens are well coated they are not perfect. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 Lens hood should always be used. Always. Using a polariser in no way makes it less important to use a hood. On the contrary, an additional piece of glass in the front, most likely of lesser quality than the multicoated front element of your prime lens makes it even more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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