What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm

NikonShooter · 14th September 2007

Hi all, may I know what brand of CPL that you use with your Tokina 12-24mm without vignetting at wide angle? I have tried the Tokina non-slim, it produces vignetting at 12-14mm. I believe Hoya non-slim is the same. Any idea? B+W is generally too expensive for me.

ExplorerZ · 14th September 2007

any slim version would do... of cos it will vignett if you keep on trying the same non-slim version...
next would be the brand; nikon? b+w? kenko? hoya? marumi? its all boil up to your budget. I went for Marumi since it is the cheapest of all, but only via eBay.

FilterFunk · 14th September 2007

i am using Kenko's slim CPL, it works for me..

Scaglietti · 14th September 2007

Polariser works on different angles of the incident polarised light. Due to wide angle, you will not get even effect throughout the frame.

BC

NikonShooter · 14th September 2007

Hi ExplorerZ, just want to check with you is it possible to put on the original Tokina lens cap after using the Marumi DHG CPL?

Hi Scaglietti, yup I just came across a photography book which mentioned that many pros avoid using CPL on super wide angle lens. I understand the effect of polarising might not be evenly spread across the frame, not sure whether want to invest on CPL or not.

DeadEnd · 14th September 2007

I am using Tokina 12-24 with Marumi DHG CPL also

The Marumi DHG is slim and multicoated. And it can still put on the original Tokina cap.

If you want better than Marumi, choose Nikon CPL II as B+W will vignett at the wider angle due to the slightly smaller glass surface compare to others.

The B+W make better bulit quality with thicker ring with label infront but it sacrifice for a smaller glass surface.

Xiao_shin · 14th September 2007

My friend used normal hoya CPL filter. Don't see much vignette on his pic.

NikonShooter · 14th September 2007

Maybe he is not zooming to the widest zoom range like 12mm-14mm?

ExplorerZ · 14th September 2007

Originally Posted by NikonShooter

Hi ExplorerZ, just want to check with you is it possible to put on the original Tokina lens cap after using the Marumi DHG CPL?

Hi Scaglietti, yup I just came across a photography book which mentioned that many pros avoid using CPL on super wide angle lens. I understand the effect of polarising might not be evenly spread across the frame, not sure whether want to invest on CPL or not.

yes like deadend have said, no problem using any lens cap or even additional filter, there still front thread on the DHG.

its about S$90+ if you get them from eBay including shipping which is about 50% of the Nikon CPL II or 40% of B+W normal slim CPL (non-mrc)

Rich1048 · 14th September 2007

Hi guys, where to get this slim verson CPL filter ? Cathay only carry B&W. thanks

DeadEnd · 14th September 2007

Originally Posted by Rich1048

Hi guys, where to get this slim verson CPL filter ? Cathay only carry B&W. thanks

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/home.php?cat=263

At the pricing of USD50, this Slim Marumi DHG CPL with multicoating and can still put on lens cap is really value for money.

NikonShooter · 17th September 2007

Anyone has experience using it with Tokina standard thickness (non-slim) CPL? or some other brands of standard CPL? Please kindly advise.

14th September 2007	#1
NikonShooter Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 304	What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm Hi all, may I know what brand of CPL that you use with your Tokina 12-24mm without vignetting at wide angle? I have tried the Tokina non-slim, it produces vignetting at 12-14mm. I believe Hoya non-slim is the same. Any idea? B+W is generally too expensive for me.

14th September 2007	#2
ExplorerZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Legion Posts: 6,785	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm any slim version would do... of cos it will vignett if you keep on trying the same non-slim version... next would be the brand; nikon? b+w? kenko? hoya? marumi? its all boil up to your budget. I went for Marumi since it is the cheapest of all, but only via eBay. __________________ multiply \|\| deviant \|\| APAD 08

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FilterFunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 卧龙岗 Posts: 2,659	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm i am using Kenko's slim CPL, it works for me..

14th September 2007	#4
Scaglietti Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,543	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm Polariser works on different angles of the incident polarised light. Due to wide angle, you will not get even effect throughout the frame. BC

14th September 2007	#5
NikonShooter Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 304	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm Hi ExplorerZ, just want to check with you is it possible to put on the original Tokina lens cap after using the Marumi DHG CPL? Hi Scaglietti, yup I just came across a photography book which mentioned that many pros avoid using CPL on super wide angle lens. I understand the effect of polarising might not be evenly spread across the frame, not sure whether want to invest on CPL or not.

14th September 2007	#6
DeadEnd Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 740	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm I am using Tokina 12-24 with Marumi DHG CPL also The Marumi DHG is slim and multicoated. And it can still put on the original Tokina cap. If you want better than Marumi, choose Nikon CPL II as B+W will vignett at the wider angle due to the slightly smaller glass surface compare to others. The B+W make better bulit quality with thicker ring with label infront but it sacrifice for a smaller glass surface. __________________ Picassa My Flickr

14th September 2007	#7
Xiao_shin Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 906	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm My friend used normal hoya CPL filter. Don't see much vignette on his pic.

14th September 2007	#10
Rich1048 New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampines Posts: 29	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm Hi guys, where to get this slim verson CPL filter ? Cathay only carry B&W. thanks

17th September 2007	#12
NikonShooter Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 304	Re: What CPL to use with Tokina 12-24mm Anyone has experience using it with Tokina standard thickness (non-slim) CPL? or some other brands of standard CPL? Please kindly advise.