UV filter recommendation - looking into water

[kudapimp]

I am in the process of purchasing my first DSLR camera. Between the canon rebel XSI or the T1I. both of which i would be getting the standard lens kit with the 18-55 lens. debating adding the 55-250 also.

I spend alot of time outdoors fishing smaller streams/rivers across the country and would love to be able to take a picture of what i see when i look into the water wearing my polarized glasses. I wear amber coloured glasses and many many times am able to see underwater life/fish very clearly. i am hoping to be able to take a picture that will accurately show what i see when staring down into the water.

what would people suggest as the best(most cost effective but still quality) way to enable me to do this using the above camera(s). will a standard UV lens filter be my best option and how will it compare to what our actual eyes see when looking into the water wearing polarized glasses?

thank you for suggestions

~J

 

[jpeyton]

You want to buy a circular polarizing filter. Here is a good one from a reputable retailer: http://maxsaver.net/HOYA-58mm-HD-Circular-Polarizing-Digital-Filter.aspx

 

[996GT2]

what would people suggest as the best(most cost effective but still quality) way to enable me to do this using the above camera(s). will a standard UV lens filter be my best option and how will it compare to what our actual eyes see when looking into the water wearing polarized glasses?
~J

If you don't want to shell out $60+ for a Hoya HD, look into the Hoya HMC or Pro1 lines, which are more reasonably priced but still multicoated for good performance. I don't think you'll really notice a difference between a $40 Hoya Pro1 and a $60+ Hoya HD on the kit lenses anyway.

 

[Mday]

Yeah, you need a polarizing filter, not a UV filter. Besides, UV filters are not necessary on digital cameras, since they were meant to protect film, not digital sensors. They still act as good lens protectors though.

A nice multicoated polarizing filter would be fine, if you want to spring for the Pro1 series, thats fine too.

 

[corkyg]

Circular polarizer will give your DSLR sunglasses. A UV, ND or skylight filter is good for general protection of your objective lens.

 

[jpeyton]

If you don't want to shell out $60+ for a Hoya HD, look into the Hoya HMC or Pro1 lines, which are more reasonably priced but still multicoated for good performance. I don't think you'll really notice a difference between a $40 Hoya Pro1 and a $60+ Hoya HD on the kit lenses anyway.

You won't notice a difference optically. The only real advantage of the HD series is they are much easier to clean. If you've tried to clean regular Hoya HMC or Pro1 filters, you know how annoying the streaking is.

 

[PurdueRy]

You won't notice a difference optically. The only real advantage of the HD series is they are much easier to clean. If you've tried to clean regular Hoya HMC or Pro1 filters, you know how annoying the streaking is.

I bought a Pro1 and it was horrible to clean. I sold it for free basically with another lens and replaced it with an HD model...well worth the money.

 

[Kelvrick]

I've had a pretty good experience with the marumi filters. I got them here:

http://www.2filter.com/