Circular polarizer for a filter holder setup.
Discussion
Looking at getting into using a filter holder and filters. My main stumbling block was polarizer fitment. What is the preferred option. I'm only making a start and for occasional photography. So I would rather not spend a huge amount. Maybe in the future if my shots seem to be going well. As I see it;
Cokin Z with their Cokin circular polarizer. (Mixed info on if their polarizer only fits their P series holders!?)
Lee holder with the adapter to screw on a circular polarizer.
Screwing a circular polarizer to the lens and then the holder to the polarizer.
Future proofing says go with a 100mm holder. Any tips and tricks, or is it just a nessassary expense?
Cokin Z with their Cokin circular polarizer. (Mixed info on if their polarizer only fits their P series holders!?)
Lee holder with the adapter to screw on a circular polarizer.
Screwing a circular polarizer to the lens and then the holder to the polarizer.
Future proofing says go with a 100mm holder. Any tips and tricks, or is it just a nessassary expense?
Personally I went for the Formatt Hitech filter system which is a cheaper version of Lee but more expensive than Cokin. I chose them because of the reviews and the fact as a hobbyist I thought they'd be more than what I need and save some money on Lee prices too.
I have not been disappointed, there is a full range of filters,the aliminium holder is robust and well constructed and I can build up my collection of filters over time. I mainly use their 10 stop PRO for long day time shots and their graduated ND filter to help with the sky. Poloriser is on my to buy list.
Very easy to use and excellent results. Worth considering if you don't want to go the whole Lee route due to cost.
I have not been disappointed, there is a full range of filters,the aliminium holder is robust and well constructed and I can build up my collection of filters over time. I mainly use their 10 stop PRO for long day time shots and their graduated ND filter to help with the sky. Poloriser is on my to buy list.
Very easy to use and excellent results. Worth considering if you don't want to go the whole Lee route due to cost.
The reason for the Cokin (or similar) Z range over their smaller P range offerings was the 100mm filter, so compatible with Hitech and Lee in future. The filter holders seem similar. I think this aspect is okay.
Just the polariser, which I seem to have out often, so I don't think it would he a wise to loose it.
Just need to make sure I buy the right components.
Lee filters, although well regarded, would be overkill for me I feel.
Just the polariser, which I seem to have out often, so I don't think it would he a wise to loose it.
Just need to make sure I buy the right components.
Lee filters, although well regarded, would be overkill for me I feel.
I have Lee, use 2 slots with a 105mm thread attachment and a 105mm circ polariser.
Not a cheap option. ( bought the polariser of ebay for $30.. really have to buy a good one.. )
Other option is a square drop in one
or one on the lens you set first then screw on the filter holder, dont see that working.
Not a cheap option. ( bought the polariser of ebay for $30.. really have to buy a good one.. )
Other option is a square drop in one
or one on the lens you set first then screw on the filter holder, dont see that working.
RobDickinson said:
I have Lee, use 2 slots with a 105mm thread attachment and a 105mm circ polariser.
Not a cheap option. ( bought the polariser of ebay for $30.. really have to buy a good one.. )
Other option is a square drop in one
or one on the lens you set first then screw on the filter holder, dont see that working.
A square drop in filter is an option, but if I wanted to use an ND Grad also, they could conflict each other depending on angle desired.Not a cheap option. ( bought the polariser of ebay for $30.. really have to buy a good one.. )
Other option is a square drop in one
or one on the lens you set first then screw on the filter holder, dont see that working.
So, with your setup, the outer slot on the holder has a slide in 'filter' as it were that has a female threaded section, so a standard, albeit large circular polarizer can screw in to the front? This sounds like an option.
Gingerbread Man said:
The reason for the Cokin (or similar) Z range over their smaller P range offerings was the 100mm filter, so compatible with Hitech and Lee in future. The filter holders seem similar. I think this aspect is okay.
The main reason for using the "Z" (100mm) rather than "P" (85mm) is that you'll get vignetting from the "P" series filter/holder at <=11mm with the standard holder.You can get a wide angle holder, although that will only accept one ND/grad, but can have a CP added to the front without issue.
Edit - The smaller ones are 85mm, doh!
Edited by SlidingSideways on Friday 9th January 09:23
SlidingSideways said:
The main reason for using the "Z" (100mm) rather than "P" (75mm) is that you'll get vignetting from the "P" series filter/holder at <=11mm with the standard holder.
You can get a wide angle holder, although that will only accept one ND/grad, but can have a CP added to the front without issue.
My other reason was lens filter diameter. Z coping for larger.You can get a wide angle holder, although that will only accept one ND/grad, but can have a CP added to the front without issue.
Gingerbread Man said:
The reason for the Cokin (or similar) Z range over their smaller P range offerings was the 100mm filter, so compatible with Hitech and Lee in future. The filter holders seem similar. I think this aspect is okay.
Just the polariser, which I seem to have out often, so I don't think it would he a wise to loose it.
Just need to make sure I buy the right components.
Lee filters, although well regarded, would be overkill for me I feel.
have you seen the circular poloriser add on for the Hitech system that screws to the front of the filter holder?Just the polariser, which I seem to have out often, so I don't think it would he a wise to loose it.
Just need to make sure I buy the right components.
Lee filters, although well regarded, would be overkill for me I feel.
Something like this - https://www.formatt-hitech.com/en/products/Polariz...
SlidingSideways said:
I think they mean this:
http://www.teamworkphoto.com/hitech-series-105mm-f...
Yup plus the filter of course. http://www.teamworkphoto.com/hitech-series-105mm-f...
Size depends of course on what size your base holder is. I went for the 85mm base holder as again it seemed to be a good balance of cost and function.
The filters for the 100mm size are a lot more money, to date it's never caused me a problem but I'm only using the 18-55 mm standard lense with a 52 mm filter and the 55-200 lense which again uses a 52 mm filter thread.
DibblyDobbler said:
Or just don't bother ? Was there a specific purpose in mind for the polariser ? Can't remember when I last used mine... 
Depends on your photography type, but it's effects can't really be replicated in Photoshop that I know of. I'd rather learn the art in the field with filters over hours of photoshopping.Takes reflections away for glass, water. Even vegatation.
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