Polarizing Filter recommendations?

Hi Keith, you do not need to go with the Canon brand as other affordable brands like Hoya and Kenko would give you decent results. I suggest you look into the Pro1 or Super HMC models. The circular polarizing filters allow you to turn them to adjust to the right amount of reduction on reflected light as you see it through the viewfinder. They are an essential addition to your lens if you are into landscape photography with water.

I found out the hard way... but do not buy cheap polarizing filters. I would think the Canon one should be good too. I have a Heliopan slim 77mm filter and I love it.

If the Canon is not multicoated, don't buy it.

might be blasphemy but I like the Nikon CPL II slim polarizer (w/ front threads)

I am thinking about putting one on my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II lens.

Do I get the impression from your phraseology that you intend to put it on and leave it on? Polarisers should be used sparingly and taken off whenever they are failing to add something you want to your pictures. They aren't something to leave on the lens all the time.

I like the B+W mrc (multi-resistent coating) filters best of the ones I've tried. I actually don't hink there's a big difference optically between the top brands. The difference you get is more in the quality of the ring, and the quality , ease of cleaning and durability of the coatings. And its there that the b+w scores.

To second the notion that cheap CP filters are a waste of money, and to second the choice for the B+W Multi-coated one. Try to get the largest size filter (it should not stay stuck on one lens, as David states indeed) for all your lenses - if it's 77mm, get a 77mm filter. To cover for other lenses, get step-up rings (i.e. 67 mm-> 77mm).

Keith, if, as you say, you "don't need a top of the line filter", I would suggest you follow Victor's advice and look at Hoya, Kenko, and also Tiffen. All the other recommendations are for very fine filters, but they charge appropriately more. Good luck on your search, and let me know your decision. Would like to have one also.

Keith, if, as you say, you "don't need a top of the line filter", I would suggest you follow Victor's advice and look at Hoya, Kenko, and also Tiffen. All the other recommendations are for very fine filters, but they charge appropriately more. Good luck on your search, and let me know your decision. Would like to have one also.

Hoya HD series circular polarizer. Best I've ever used, and I own a B+W MRC Kaesemann. It's very good as well. I use them both on different lenses at times. Performance-wise I can't tell them apart, but the Hoya HD stays cleaner. My Hoya Pro1 was a dirt magnet. I had to constantly stay after it with a microfiber cloth. The coating on the HD is impressive. Resists fingerprints, too.

Don't stick a cheap filter on the front of the lens. It's the first thing light passes through. A poor filter will affect your image the rest of the way to the sensor. 'Buy good quality; cry only once'.

All screw mount CPol filters are adjustable. The front ring is free to be rotated after the filter is mounted to align/adjust the filter for best polarizing effect, depending on the angle the light causing the unwanted glare is coming from.

A CPol filter will reduce or eliminate glare and glare-induced reflections. It will not eliminate true reflections or glare from metallic objects.