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Best UV lens or polarizing lens (58mm) for new CANON S2 IS?

by prodesma Mar 24, 2006 9:53AM PST

I've been looking online at the Hoya, Crystal Vision, Tiffen, B + W, and some other no-brands....

Does anyone have an opinion? I realize that an image is only as good as your optics... So is one brand better? Price isn't the only issue here.

Does it matter if i get the Canon lens adapter vs. another brand? I've heard of seizure issues with threads on some others.

I guess I would likely get a UV multi-coated lens, and maybe a polarizing (circular, since S2 is auto-focus?). Should I consider purchasing a lens set, like butterfly or b & h photo sites sell? Are these of great quality? I may want a lens hood as well... in the future.

I hope you can help. Thanks in advance for input.

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by snapshot2 Forum moderator Mar 24, 2006 10:41AM PST

This is a subject where few people agree.

The addition of a filter can cause lens flare when pointing the camera in the general direction of the sun. How the filter is coated can become a factor to remove/reduce lens flare. So can a lens hood.

To get a good look at what is available, I suggest you go to www.porters.com and have them send you their free 120 page catalog. The catalog has more information than their website.

I am using some of their "house brand" filters.
Called "Clear View", and am satisfied so far.

It would be safer to use the Canon brand lens adapter.

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by tasuray Mar 24, 2006 11:36PM PST

Hoya is one of the best in the market.For a Canon camera,Canon lens adapters are safe.

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thanks, i'm still shopping.... Your input is helpful
by prodesma Mar 25, 2006 7:59AM PST

thx for the input... As joe (snapshot) says, there are many varying opinions when it comes to optics. I did look a lot at Porters, will get the catalogue. I've read mixed things about Hoya, but I think I'll end up with:

Heliopan or B + W UV multi-coated lens
(Most likely: B + W Digital Pro UV haze Multi-Coated lens#: 66-013863) $43

Heliopan or B + W Circular Polarizer lens
(Most likely B + W Digital Pro CP Multi-Coated Glass Filter#: 66017527) $115

Canon LAH-DC20 adapter & hood set $25

Canon PSC-75 camera bag $20
Wish I could get the DCC-90 bag from overseas though.

Prolly also get Giottos 1.8" LCD screen protectors, since LCD seems to get finger oil on it very very easily. $6


DO I NEED the WIDE ANGLE circ polarizer lens?
Might hold off on polarizer for now.


UV lens, adapter set, bag total is about $110 with shipping from Adorama. That seems like a great start at an affordable price. Adding the Polarizer is another $120.

Seem like a good start? I am extremely pleased with early snaps from my S2 IS. Right now, I'm not planning to get a tele or wide angle lens, but who knows? Maybe I will, or maybe I'll upgrade to the S3 and THEN get more lenses/filters... same threads and all.

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