B+W polirazing filter explanation and Marumi experience

[babicdusko]

<p>After seeing Polarizing filters test on lenstip where <em>B+W Slim KSM C-POL MRC and Marumi DHG Super Circular</em> are rated as best I im interested in buying one of those in 77mm diameter. Since Marumi is equally good but cheaper, does anybody have experience with it? According to ebay customer reviews, they are very good.<br>

However with B+W filter is what confuses me and can't find enough information about it. First confusion is price. BHphoto sells them (77mm <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Circular+Sizes_77mm&ci=115&N=4077634526+4291599900+4294954537+4294955264">link)</a> in a range of 100-200 $ (depending on version) and Schneider optics <a href="https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=530">link</a>, which is wholesale, sells it in a range 300-500$! Another confusing thing is mount. Schneider optics offers next mounts:<br>

- <a href="https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=692">Standard F-Pro Mount</a><br>

- <a href="https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=1818">XS-Pro Digital Mount</a><br>

- <a href="https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=736">Slim-Line Mount</a><br>

Which one do I need for the use mostly on Nikkor 10-24 DX lens? Seems that Slim line is the slimmest but doesn't have front thread, which means it is not possible to attach another filter in front of it. Am I correct?<br>

That opens new question about ND filter which I also want to buy, probably Hoya NDx400. Does anybody use ND in combination and if so, I guess it comes on top of CPL? Also, what about stacking linear polarizing in front of CPL to reduce amount of light? Can't decide is it better to have one ND filter, or Liner polarizer to get variable ND reduction?<br>

I know the best thing is to have whole bunch of accessories but can't afford it so I'm trying to make best possible combination which I can afford. Thanks for help.</p>

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[mike_earussi1]

<p>The only way to stack filters on a wide angle lens is to buy oversized ones so they won't vignette at 10mmm. And since you're wanting a polarizer with a strong ND why not just buy a variable ND instead which combines both?</p>

<p><a href="http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/hardware/an-in-depth-comparison-of-two-variable-neutral-density-filters/">http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/hardware/an-in-depth-comparison-of-two-variable-neutral-density-filters/</a></p>

<p><a href="http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/09/variable-nd-filter-comparison.html">http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/09/variable-nd-filter-comparison.html</a></p>

[Palouse]

<p>Be careful using a polarizing filter on a wide angle lens. You will get uneven polarizing effects in the sky. See:<br>

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/polarizers.shtml<br>

and<br>

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/wide-angle-lenses.htm</p>

[2Oceans]

<p>Dusko, I have some of the Marumi products. They are quite acceptable. I have owned two of their dual element close up lenses for the last 4 years that I use underwater along side the no longer made Nikon and currently made Canon Dual elements close up lenses. I also have the Marumi Super Circular Polarizer that compares quite favorably in price and quality with the Nikon brand polarizers I own. Both brands use Japanese Glass and aluminum rings that seem well finished. I own Marumi Vari Neutral density filters that seems to work fine though if I had the budget for it I would probably buy the American made Singh-Ray that I have handled and and a professional friend uses. I also mix and match Nikon, Hoya, B&W and Marumi UV and skylight filters that I like to keep on the front of any lens that will take a filter since I shoot outside and like to avoid dust. I think the difference between B&W and Marumi is the German schott glass and brass ring in the B&W brand that may hold up better and are considered to be superior materials. All in all I am happy with Marumi stuff. You can get a little better quality at a much higher price. Nick's comment about polarizers and wide angle lenses is true. I developed greater care and discretion about using polarizers in recent years. Moose Peterson has a nice article on his website about using polarisers. Good hunting.</p>

[babicdusko]

<p>Thank you all. Thing are getting more and more clear. :)<br>

Yes, I know about problems with extremely wide angle lenses and CPL, and certainly will be careful when using it.</p>

[Russ-Suzanne]

I find the Marumi DHG line of filters to be every bit as high in optical and construction quality as my high end B+W filters. 

[Niels - NHSN]

6 hours ago, Russ-Suzanne said:

I find the Marumi DHG line of filters to be every bit as high in optical and construction quality as my high end B+W filters. 

This is a response to a very old post but I suppose people still use pol filters, so still relevant when it shows up in search results, I guess.

A pol-filter test on a Polish site back in 2015 had Marumi in the top 3.

https://www.lenstip.com/139.25-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Results_and_summary.html

It is also said that Leica uses Marumi for some of their filters (don’t let yourself be fooled by a Made in Germany label - “assembled” is more like it).

I only own one Marumi filter (UV) but wouldn’t shy away from getting others if they were easily available- which they are not where I live.