Circular Polarizing filters
I thought it was time I treated myself to a really good polarizing filter for my larger lenses with a 77mm diam filter thread. Then the difficulty starts - they are expensive, and everyone says something different. I've been looking at the multi-coated filters from B+W and Hoya. The prices seem to vary from $150 to $250 - quite a lot for a relatively simple piece of glass. I've read that the new Hoya HD line is fantastic, with the coating extremely resistant to dirt, finger-marks and scratches, and that the B+W brass rims are beautifully finished, and never bind.
Does anybody has experience of these high-end polarizers - any tips, advice, warnings? B+W are probably more conservative, but also more solidly built - Hoya are probably more innovative. B+W give a 10 year warranty - not sure how long Hoya give.
Anyway, if any of you out there have some useful advice, I'd much appreciate it.
Thanks,
Robert Campbell