Is there a problem putting a pol. after a wide angle converter?

Pietro Impagliazzo · August 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM

I'm searching for a polarizer.

I won't spend money on a circular one, because from my research only SLRs with beamsplitters lose auto-focus with linear ones.

I'm planning on getting a B+W with Multi-resistant coating:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...r_Linear_.html

My question is, will there be a problem if I place it between my WA converter and the camera lens?

And I use a FX7, so If any V1/FX7 owners have something to say about polarizers, or linear polarizers causing problems please speak up.

Thanks in advance!

Jim Andrada · August 3rd, 2008, 08:22 PM

I don't know any of the details, but I think anything you put between the WA adapter and the main lens will change the distance between the two and I think this has to affect the functioning of the combined lens - and probably not in a good way.

Pietro Impagliazzo · August 3rd, 2008, 08:48 PM

And rotating it would be awkward too!

Anyway, since I posted I began thinking of a better solution....
And decided to go with Cokin P filters.

It will fit both my bare camera and the WA adapter.

Thanks for the answer.

August 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Pietro Impagliazzo Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rio de Janeiro, BR Posts: 156	Is there a problem putting a pol. after a wide angle converter? I'm searching for a polarizer. I won't spend money on a circular one, because from my research only SLRs with beamsplitters lose auto-focus with linear ones. I'm planning on getting a B+W with Multi-resistant coating: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...r_Linear_.html My question is, will there be a problem if I place it between my WA converter and the camera lens? And I use a FX7, so If any V1/FX7 owners have something to say about polarizers, or linear polarizers causing problems please speak up. Thanks in advance! __________________ vimeo.com/impa

August 3rd, 2008, 08:48 PM	#3
Pietro Impagliazzo Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rio de Janeiro, BR Posts: 156	And rotating it would be awkward too! Anyway, since I posted I began thinking of a better solution.... And decided to go with Cokin P filters. It will fit both my bare camera and the WA adapter. Thanks for the answer. Attached Thumbnails __________________ vimeo.com/impa

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August 3rd, 2008, 08:22 PM	#2
Jim Andrada Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 706	I don't know any of the details, but I think anything you put between the WA adapter and the main lens will change the distance between the two and I think this has to affect the functioning of the combined lens - and probably not in a good way.