Hoya Moose's Warm Circular Polarizing filter

[bsd230]

I was considering this filter was wondering if anyone is using it and how well

it works? I have used a polarizing filter in the past but didn't like the cool

cast that I noticed in some pictures, that is why this filter appeals to me. I

would be using it on a Nikon 18-200VR Lens.

[hugh_davis]

Hi Brian,

I've got one. I found it useful on film, particularly in the mountains and when shooting flash. I'm not very happy with it on digital. I'd recommend a high quality polarizer and do the warm in WB selection and/or post-processing. Cheers, HWD

[lee hamiel]

I've used it with a 180 2.8 & was very pleased with it over a normal PL or no filter.

[bsd230]

Hugh brings up a good point that my previous polarizer filter was the cheapest Hoya made. Maybe a higher quality one would be another option as well.

[rana_dayal]

I use this with film (Velvia) and it is absolutely incredible for fall. It definitely belongs in your arsenal...you won't regret it

[raymond_luk]

I had one but it caused vignetting on the 17-35mm on a 35mm camera. Don't know how it would fare on an 18-200. I sold mine; don't know how it's marketed nowadays, but it was previously marketed as a "slim" filter that would not cause vignetting, which I found to be untrue in my case. I had no issues with it quality wise, however.

[jimlarson]

I have one because I like the warmer tones. Most of the time this filter is just a little too warm though. I agree with some of the others, it was better with film, and I would also get a regular high quality polarizer and warm in post processing.

[tbs]

Can anyone compare this item, the Moose Warm Circular Polarizer, to the fairly new Singh-Ray LB Warming Circular Polarizer?

[rob_shooter]

What camera are you using?

 

I use D80 with Nikon C-POL II and set WB to cloudy or shade depending on how warm I want resuts. Works for me.

[gman]

I have one and like it quite a bit and only use it for film. I would bet that the Singh-Ray is a better filter and much more expensive.

[photo5]

I've used the Moose filter for a couple of years and like it very much. I don't use it all the time though, mostly in summer. It is too yellow though, and I find adding a bit of red to the image in post processing helps even things out.

 

Dave

[adiarifin]

To my eyes, warming filter does not give warming effect the same way as white balance, in which warm means yellow. I do own a Hoya 81A warming filter, and it gave more pleasing vivid color into the result. It was essential on my day with D40x, but when I replaced my body with a D200, have never used it again as it makes most pictures, especially for interior, too red. It seems to me that warming filter is more about depth of warm color instead of white balance. I guess warming polarizer works the same in its warming sense. I do own the best Hoya CPL, and totally understand what Brian was seeing, and instead of colder white balance, I would say that normal CPL is increasing depth cold color.