Nice hoya polarizing filter for my D80/18-135mm?

fuzzybabybunny

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You should probably consider getting a thin (1mm) CPL, such as the Hoya Pro 1s or a brass ring B&W. Some people report vignetting on ultrawides with standard thickness CPLs, so if you have or plan to get something like a 10-20mm or 12-24mm in the future you'll want to stay safe with a thinner filter. Also, I have a Hoya Pro1 CPL, and it is *ridiculously* hard to get off of my Sigma 10-20mm and my aluminum step up/down rings. I've heard that CPLs that are constructed of brass instead of aluminum are easier to get off, such as B&W filters. If I could do it over again, I probably would not get a filter made of aluminum.
 

Sukhoi

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According to a review I read (search google and you'll find it) the Sigma 10-20 doesn't have vignetting problems with any normal thickness CPLs. I just bought a regular thickness B&W 77mm multicoated. It seems to go on and off pretty easy but I haven't actually used it yet.
 

troytime

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we have the same camera AND the same buying habits.

i'm in the market for one too..almost picked up the hoya from amazon the other day, but i'm going to wait until i have more money.