i want to get a polarized filter for my camera, i saw this Dolica Polarized Filter + ND Filter. is it good?
August 8, 2010 by: nickadminim new to photography, i saw this item online, i was wonderin if anyone can help me. is this polarized filter ok?
if you have time here’s the link.
http://www.souq.com/Camera-Camcorder-Accessories/Camera-Lenses-Flash/Polarized-Filter-ND-Filter/6171686/?item_list=SOuq_adsearch&offset=67&total_hits=72&s_preserve_sort=1&q=s_keyword%3DCanon%2Blens%26go%3DSearch%26go%3D1%26page%3D3%26s_preserve_sort%3D1%26search_follow_up%3Dsearch_paging#gallery
I’m skeptical of this ad. The packaging says it’s an ND filter. I would not expect the package of a polarizing filter to fail to display that property. $99 is also expensive for a 58mm circular polarizer unless it is super mult-coated or something.
Here is a reputable source:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=circular+polarizer+58mm&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
However, if you live in the United Arab Emirates (where souq.com says its Dolica filter is located), BH Photo will not be able to ship to you. If there is an actual, physical camera store near you in the UAE it might be a better deal than souq.com.
58mm is the correct size for the Canon 18-55mm kit lens. However, using a polarizer with the kit lens is difficult because the front element rotates when it focuses. If you upgrade to a better lens the filter size would be different. For the Canon 18-135mm lens it is 67mm.