HOYA 58CIR 58mm Circular Polarized Filter

This is my first polarizing filter, so I can't compare it to other polarizing filters. What I can say is that as I spin it, I can literally watch the reflections in glass disappear, and I can watch the highlights on leaves come back. Also, blue skies get bluer. Works very well.

Quality-wise, it's very high quality. It comes in a nice, small, plastic case which is a good place to store my B+W UV Filter while I'm using the Hoya. It's not quite as heavy as the B+W, but it's close.

The biggest plus: it's cheap! This is my first experience using a polariser, and it does the job. I haven't managed to make the colors 'pop' like I've read other polarisers can do, but it does darken the sky slightly. Otherwise, it's hard to keep clean, but my lens cap still works with it. It does not appear to have any coatings.

With this polarizor, my colors are richer, and background skys are not so bleached out. Would definately recommend for better pictures.

You don't have to be a professional to appreciate what a polarized lens filter can do for your camera. If you have ever worn polarized sun-glasses, you already know what that technology does in terms of clarity and visual enhancement.

Well, I think this polarized filter is probably the best for the price. I'm brand new to DSL' and I kept stumbling over discussion's about polarized filter's and went looking for one. It's true that you get what you pay for. Theres less expensive ones and certainly more expensive circular polarized filter's. There seemed to be a big jump in price (maybe around $60.00)from this price to a better quality filter. So, for your first try at using a polarized filter's, I think this is a fair price. Granted theres better quality out there.