I just bought this filter, tried it on, wasn't too satisfied with it and regretted I bought it. But you sir, made me rethink and I'm willing to give it a second chance. I still have much to learn, I never used any filters except for the UV filters that are stuck on two lenses for an old analog camera I like to use. What I'm concerned with is the lens cap doesn't fit properly when using this filter. And can't screw on the lens hood tight enough for that matter, as you mentioned it is very thin. Does it make sense to screw the filter onto the inside of the hood instead? 😅
I am a fan of CPL filters - especially for areas with waterfalls, streams, or areas with lots of foliage. Once it is on, just be sure to rotate the front part as the polarization effect/amount changes as it is rotated. It can be annoying for lens caps, mine tend to loosely stay on (but, I’ve been using Kase magnetic filters with magnetic lens caps these days). And often, I can’t use a lens hood. The lack of lens hood doesn’t bother me a lot - but do watch for flare at certain angles. If I’m getting too much flare, I usually shade the front of the lens with my hat or hand. Definitely play with the CPL a bit - I think you’ll like it once you’ve had some time to play with it in certain conditions! Have fun!
The one I have does not, it is only a CPL filter (which does have about 1/2 stop of impact on the light. NiSi does have a combination CPL and 6 stop ND filter - so both functions in one. Those combined filters can be handy if you are getting a lot of vignetting when trying to stack 2 filters.
Ty im buying one tomorrow
Awesome! I think it can make a nice improvement in landscape photography to cut the glare and get some deeper colors! Enjoy!
I just bought this filter, tried it on, wasn't too satisfied with it and regretted I bought it. But you sir, made me rethink and I'm willing to give it a second chance. I still have much to learn, I never used any filters except for the UV filters that are stuck on two lenses for an old analog camera I like to use. What I'm concerned with is the lens cap doesn't fit properly when using this filter. And can't screw on the lens hood tight enough for that matter, as you mentioned it is very thin. Does it make sense to screw the filter onto the inside of the hood instead? 😅
I am a fan of CPL filters - especially for areas with waterfalls, streams, or areas with lots of foliage. Once it is on, just be sure to rotate the front part as the polarization effect/amount changes as it is rotated. It can be annoying for lens caps, mine tend to loosely stay on (but, I’ve been using Kase magnetic filters with magnetic lens caps these days). And often, I can’t use a lens hood. The lack of lens hood doesn’t bother me a lot - but do watch for flare at certain angles. If I’m getting too much flare, I usually shade the front of the lens with my hat or hand. Definitely play with the CPL a bit - I think you’ll like it once you’ve had some time to play with it in certain conditions! Have fun!
Cheers, thanks for the reply 😊
Does this filter has a "Stop" option? As ND filters do
The one I have does not, it is only a CPL filter (which does have about 1/2 stop of impact on the light. NiSi does have a combination CPL and 6 stop ND filter - so both functions in one. Those combined filters can be handy if you are getting a lot of vignetting when trying to stack 2 filters.
Thanks for the explanation