I currently shoot with a Canon Digital Rebel XT (APS, not full frame) with only two lenses
*Tamron 17-50/2.8 in the EF-s mount (aps only lens) *Canon 70-200/F4 L
Both currently I have a B&W 010 Multicoat UV filter.
So, I’m pretty amateurish. Mainly I’m looking for a ND circular polarizer in a 67mm mount, because in the past it helped with certain visual effects (richer blue skies, and cut glare in certain circumstances).
Problem is there’s so many of them…For instance, what would be the difference between a $40, $50, $70, $140+ ND Hoya polarized filters.
Model 0558
Model 1965
…and this is just from 1 manufacturer. I haven’t even considered different manufacturers, which have equally as many of selections.
Would I really be able to tell the different between a $40-$50 filter versus one at $144?
The only possible upgrade I might make in the future is to a Canon TI1 15.1 mp (I don’t think I’ll ever go to a full frame slr).
If this were a kit lens, I’d go for the el cheapo $19.99 special…But it’s not that I’m using kit quality glass nor really anywhere close to pro glass for which I think it warrants using the best filters. So the high end stuff is not needed but where do I draw the line of what I should be targeting?
