john_danielson1 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 <p>Can a polarizing filter be used with a filter holder that is used with large lenses. This would be the holder towards the rear of the lens.<br> Does the filter have to be tightened in the holder or is it possible to leave it slightly loose and tuned to obtain the desired effect?<br> Thanks</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_m Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 <p>as long as you can turn it, you're OK. Whether mechanically that works in your situation, I can't say. You do not want it flopping around.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljwest Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Canon, and most likely Nikon, also, makes a CPL for their long telephoto lenses. It drops in to the slot for the stock filter holder (that holds Gelatin filters), and provides for rotating the CPL. It's rather expensive for a 52mm filter, at $370 list, but it's the only way to do it on the big glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_lofquist Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 <p>If you really wish to save money, and you have a gel holder to fit the filter slot, you can obtain polarizing film from places like Edmund Scientific which can be cut to fit. You just have to be aware of how you orient the gel to get the desired effect.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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