B+W Filters

[rjacksonphoto]

I decided to get a really nice circular polarizer and ordered the B&W Kaeseman

52mm multi-coated version. When it arrived, I found I had ordered the slim

version for an extra $0.50 USD. The problem is that I plan to use this on a

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF-D and Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AF-D when hiking. I always use

hoods on these lenses and the slim version won't allow the attachment of a

screw-on hood. I also tend to avoid using a tripod if possible, so that

shading the lens with a handheld camera using a hat or such is tough.

 

My question is does anyone else use such a filter and does its multi-coating

and high quality obviate the need for a hood on these lenses? I think I know

the answer, which is the filter is good but with a hood is always better than

without.

 

Oh yeah, and I threw away the box, so exchange for the non-slim version would

be difficult at best.

[dave wyman]

Since a polarizer usually works best at right angles to the sun (except in the case of rainbows), you're probably going to be fine. Just be careful when you use it on a 24mm lens if you're including some sky - the area covered can include both polarized and non-polarized light, and unless you really like to post process, the sky can look quite unnatural.<div></div>

[vivek iyer]

<i>does its multi-coating and high quality obviate the need for a hood on these lenses?</i>

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NOTHING obviates the need for a proper hood.

[photo5]

It is B+W (say B plus W) not B&W (B and W).

 

I use multi coated filters AND a lens hood. The filter is there mainly to protect the front element from damage. The hood serves to protect from lens flare.

 

Dave

[rjacksonphoto]

Thanks for the responses and suggestions. Peter, in particular, thanks for the site. Interesting idea. Shun, thanks for changing the thread title. And Dave, just FYI, I bought the filter from B+H. ;-)

[ky2]

I always carry a hat when I hike ;)

[paddler_b]

Not sure how your lenshood looks like, can you not put on the hood first and screw the filter in front of it? I do that with mine to avoid lengthening of the hood effect.

 

koorus

[rjacksonphoto]

Actually, that does work with my collapsible rubber hoods. As I very recently traded the 24mm for a 20mm (with a 62mm filter size), the filter will generally be used on the 50mm, which happens to have a rubber hood. It won't accommodate a standard Nikon lenscap, but it comes with its own cap. Thanks.