Polarizing or UV Filters?

[toiletliterature]

I read that the polarizing filters give more pop on images. What about UV filters? Which is more expensive? And also, which should i be getting for my lenses?

What are the uses of UV filter? Sorry! I'm not too good with filters. =)

[+evenstar]

UV filters - usu. used for "protection" of the front element. generally unnecessary unless u're buying better models (B+W, Nikon, HOYA HMC). forget about cheap ones.

polariser - helps cut reflections, give better contrast.

both filters are for different purpose. a hoya polariser can set u back around $70

[toiletliterature]

doesnt everyone want to give better contrast on their pictures?
Would you know how much a B+W 77mm polarising filter costs?

[+evenstar]

u don't just mount a polarising filter and get better contrast. you'll have to fine tune the polarising effect.

that will cost you ~$220

[holeinone]

On top of that, polarisers will cause some light to be lost. Cant remember if it's one or two stops...

[+evenstar]

the nikon one has less light loss IIRC

[toiletliterature]

Originally Posted by +evenstar u don't just mount a polarising filter and get better contrast. you'll have to fine tune the polarising effect. that will cost you ~$220

You dont?! oh dear. i thought it was that easy. haha. i was reading some canon lens review site and he said it gave additional pop. But seriously the contrast is AMAZING

[zac08]

The contrast is amazing, provided you know what you are doing in the first place. For example, if you use it correctly for a landscape shot which includes the sky, it can make the sky stand out very vividly.

The other usage which I often use for (and why I originally wanted a C-PL) was to allow me to cut off the light reflections from water bodies. You'd have to turn the ring of the C-PL, til you get your desired effect before you shoot the picture. Now, please remember that if you are using a AF zoom lens which rotates the front element, you'd have to ensure that focus is set (i.e. the element should not turn anymore) before you proceed to adjust the C-PL or else, when the element rotates again, the polarising effect may be lost...

[holeinone]

Basically a cir pol filter has this rotating ring in front which you will need to turn to determine / tune the "effect" that you want.

[drazic]

good to note also that polarisers not good for night shots.

[rokieto]

Originally Posted by drazic good to note also that polarisers not good for night shots.

not only night....poor lighting, bad weather, etc... C-PL best use only when the light is on the subject/scene, not behind.

[solarii]

Originally Posted by drazic good to note also that polarisers not good for night shots.

Why not? I use it to double as an ND filter when I want longer exposures than what the current lighting allows. Of course the camera has to be tripod mounted.