A circular polarization (CP) and a mist filter are two filters, in my opinion, all must be themselves. And Polarpro makes some cute cP and mist filters. I have been using their CP for the last few years. From travel photography to tabletop food photography in the studio, this is a great filter. So, with already great CP and Mist filters in his name, why did Polarprin launch new versions?
Polarpro collaborated these new 135 series filters with Youtuber Peter McKinon, including a circular polarization (they call it Croma PL), a black mist and a gold fog. The available thread sizes are 49 mm, 67 mm, 77 mm and 82 mm. They sent me something to test. A filter is a filter, isn’t it? Yes, but this – I love them. Really loves them. Would I use Clich that they are a game-changer? Er, not enough. About. Very close. I explain why.
In the world of digital photography, we do not need a lot of filters that we needed for film photography. Graduated NDS, colored filters, and colored graduates are all surpluses for requirements with ND digital photography. We can get better results when we are doing post-processing. But there are two filters which are still relevant today. For me, they are essential for both photography and filmmaking: a circular polarizer and a mist filter.
Circular polarization
Cutting dazzle and reflections is a big thing. Get rid of reflection and dazzle in car windows, leaves in landscape, or a annoying glow on products can create a big difference. A CP is the only filter that gives you a result that you cannot get in post-production.
mist
A mist filter softens the main attraction of an image without affecting the middle and dark tones. It gives a beautiful highlight roll-off. Modern lenses are so fast and clinical; A mist filter helps to give your photos or videos more natural, organic looks. I use a mist filter at all times – more than a polarizer, in fact – especially when shooting videos.
One of the claims of the Polarpro is that you can get a retro film look with their mist filter. Gold Mist gives you a Kodak Gold film stock look, and Black Mist -e -Codak Portra film stock look. One can argue that you can create a similar effect during post-processing, but I say it is better to use a mist filter. The bonus is that it protects your lens from scratching.
135 series filter test
So, back to the new 135 series of Polarpro- why would you like to buy them? Polarpro already makes the same filter, so why this?
My Polarpro CP works very well, so I conducted some comparison tests against the new 135 series Croma PL. In this filter, the new croma glass is said to give a fast image with a cleaner, more color accuracy. We will see
One of my tests was in the studio with controlled light, with the camera white balance set at 5,500k. I shot a color chart – without a filter, then with my CP, and finally with the new Croma PL. There was not much difference to be honest. If I really become monotonous and pixel-pp, I see a little heat for CP, but it is so modest that it is barely noticeable at first glance. I am not one to test and compare in this way-and I was concerned that I could permanently turn into a pixel-peper-so I thought it was best to get out in the real world and use filters.
I went for a walk around a nearby city and shot some rather uninterrupted scenes with a lot of glass and reflections. You can clearly see the version below without a filter, but with CP and Croma PL, I can’t see any real difference. Are light areas a little hot on CP? Oh, sooooo little. Polarpro makes such great quality filters that it was not a great surprise.
I tested Croma PL and Black Mist at my Leica Q2M. I am using both together, piles them, and I am getting great results. For my street and travel photography, I do not want reflection, but I want to make a soft, organic look, incredibly faster Sumilax to edge the edge, and is a soft highlight roll-off. These are the correct pair of filters to achieve this.
I have many black and gold fog filters from various brands and have not actually seen a lot of difference between all of them as far as the color innings. The reality is, if you shoot the raw, any modest colored innings can be easily adjusted in the post, especially to achieve heat in your highlights that gives you a gold mist filter. If you are shooting for the film, it becomes an issue. But it should be said – if we want to errone – Polarpro creates extraordinary, clear, clear filter with no color shift compared to other brands.
Why buy a 135 series?
I think the reason for obtaining these filters on other versions is for back and front screw-on cap. My old Polarpro CP filter came in a heavy plastic case. There is no case with 135 chains-no plastic-not beautiful, metal, retro-dinner front and rear cap that keep the filter safe. Small sizes fit in your pocket very easily.
I think you can have two or three filters, stack them together, and simply a back and a front cap. It is a huge space-sleeper, especially for a trip to light with a slightly shoulder bag, which I often do.
Now, some of you may think that it is a pain to screw on a hat, when with a traditional plastic lens cap, you pinch it, and it is closed in a second. True, but when I go out and shoot, I do not have a lens cap anyway. I only use a hat when I am traveling and my camera is in my bag. Then, the cap prevents the filter from scratching. The problem with traditional plastic lens cap is that they come in your bag or backpack. This is not a screw-on lens cap.
A small loss
Nothing is ever correct. Only one thing to look with metal thread – especially aluminum – is that they bind. This is an ongoing problem for me with all my filters and step-up rings, especially in cold weather. It has recently been minus 24, and when it is cold, there is nothing worse than fighting a filter or cap. The simple solution is: Do not screw anything very tightly simultaneously. When it starts getting tight, turn back slightly. problem solved.
conclusion
The current standard of Polarpro 82 mm CP And black mist The filter is both $ 99.99. His new 135-series Croma PL And black mist The filter is both $ 119.99. For an additional $ 20 on one of them, you are getting front and back cap, which are much better than the plastic container you get with standard CP (I think you get the same type of case with Black Mist – I am not myself). I think this is a better deal and a better option.
I really love using these 135 series filters. They are of extraordinary quality, design with cap is very unique and practical, and be honest here – they also look good!
