Which kind of polarizer would you recommend?

[Bosk]

I'm planning on purchasing a 39mm Polarizer of some kind for my Voigtlander 35/2.5, and prefer the B+W brand.

I noticed they make three different types, a Circular, Kaeseman Circular and Kaesman Linear.

Any ideas which would be most appropriate for use on a rangefinder?
Cheers.

 

[bsdunek]

I would say go with the linear. Circular polorizers are for cameras with auto-focus which can be fooled with a strong linear polarizer. Linears have a stronger effect, which can be toned down if necessary.
Just IMHO 😎

 

[pvdhaar]

The Keasemans are the luxury (read more expensive) line. They've got an extra coating, but whether that's noticable in the end-result is questionable as the ordinary ones are outstanding already. Get the ordinary circular one in case you ever see yourself using it on a digital RF in the future..

Oh, and as far as the effect is concerned, I've got a recent circular Hoya that is loads stronger than a 1999 vintage linear B+W.

 

[kaiyen]

There are really only two types, but lots of brands. The types are linear and circular. A linear polarizer can affect TTL metering and focusing. I haven't found a reference that says whether it affects non-TTL but "behind the filter" metering. Might be safer to get a linear.

allan

 

[Ronald M]

Kasexxxx are weather sealed so you don`t get separation.

Circulars are for slr`s where the meter is behind a beam splitter in the mirror, but you can use one on a RF. They cost big bucks more than a linerar and they are no advantage for a RF.

Either get a cheap Tiffin linear or the swing out Leica which to me is the only one that makes sense on a RF.

There really is no precise way to set one on a RF except the swing out.

Filter view allows use a a 77mm and the edges have cut-outs so yu can see the effect.

Circulars and linears do exactly the same job on a photo.