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Old January 22nd, 2004, 08:52 AM   #1
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I just bought a SONY 1.7 telephoto lense and want to get a polarizing filter. Is it possible or wise to put the filter on the camera and then attach the lens to the filter. The cost of a 58mm filter will be considerably less than one for the larger tele but something tells me this isn't such a good idea! thanks in advance for any insights.
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Old January 22nd, 2004, 12:55 PM   #2
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Welcome to DVInfo.Net, Jim!

No, the polarizing filter needs to be placed in front of the lens, before the light passes though any element. Your options are (a) to get a matte box assembly and a square cine polarizer ($$$), or (b) get a screw-on filter that fits the Sony ($).

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Old January 22nd, 2004, 08:00 PM   #3
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Thanks for the bad news even though it was expected!
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