[Yakim]

For many years I've been shooting only with only one filter - 77mm B+W MRC CPL, mostly on my 10-22 - and was happy. However, lately I've been feeling a need for ND and GND. The CPL can act as a 2.5 stops ND but it's not always enough.



Now that I have the 24/3.5 II I thought to myself: I'll buy 82mm ones and add a 77-82 step-up ring when I use them on my 10-22. So, I ask all those who use filters with that lens, which filters do you use and what is your impression? Also, I guess a slim version is a must, right?

[Skillividden]

B+W Schneider XS-PRO UV-HAZE MRC-NANO;

B+W Schneider AUCM CIRC POL SLIM MRC 82mm

[Yakim]

[quote name='Skillividden' timestamp='1311172171' post='10161']

B+W Schneider XS-PRO UV-HAZE MRC-NANO;[/quote]



Thank you but I'm not interested in UV filter.



[quote name='Skillividden' timestamp='1311172171' post='10161']

B+W Schneider AUCM CIRC POL SLIM MRC 82mm[/quote]



I searched for this but could not find it. Are you referring to [url="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/181594-REG/B_W_66_025927.html"]this one[/url]?

[Skillividden]

[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1311194267' post='10171']

I searched for this but could not find it. Are you referring to [url="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/181594-REG/B_W_66_025927.html"]this one[/url]?

[/quote]



Not exactly (I have slightly different version), but this one is also great. I mean, B+W filters are the best of the best, but you could easily consider top Hoya glass. Rodenstock plays in the same top league, but they are not widely available in my country, so I have never tried its filters.

[Yakim]

[quote name='Skillividden' timestamp='1311234481' post='10176']

I mean, B+W filters are the best of the best[/quote]



I agree. That's why my only filter is B+W.

[Yakim]

I've made an experiment. I ordered a 82-77 step-down ring and mounted my (normal thickness) 77mm B+W CPL. No vignetting even at max shift. Going with 77mm filters will not only save me the need to buy another 82mm CPL but will also enable me to share any future filters with my beloved 10-22.



Just one more advantage of crop cameras... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Hoya higher-end multi-coated filters tend to be a reasonable trade off between price and performance. The coating is not very hard (i.e, they tend to scratch) but they are usually made of high quality glass and quite a bit less expensive than coated b&w filters.

[Yakim]

Much obliged for the info but after spending so much on the lens itself I'm not looking for the best value-for-money but the best. Price difference between very good and excellent is insignificant in this case, at least IMHO.

[Guest]

I really don't want to get into the religion of filters and what is 'good enough'; but I do recommend you obtain a multi-coated one...

[Yakim]

Of course.