hi there,
i followed the discussion about the usage of polarizing filters and hoods on
your beloved nikkor wide angle lenses. there were quite a lot of useful
postings on this topic, especially that of mr. posner from b&h. thank you.
here's what i want to point out: have you ever thought about the
pricing difference between "original" nikon filters and those of other
quality manufacturers? has anybody made experiences with the latter that
make the difference seem reasonable? has anybody even ever compared the two?
i just can't see why a nikon polarizer should be worth a single cent more
than
a B&W one. B&W is a brand name of a company named Schneider Kreuznach, well
known
e.g. for their superb quality enlargement lenses. and AFAIK, they produce
the whole filter line for leica and other quality manufacturers. have you
died-in-the-wool nikon shooters ever heard of leica? if so, you're likely to
admit that they make some fine optics, eh?
to make a long story short, here's a pricing example from my last week's
shopping experience:
- B&W circ polarizer, 72mm, DM 189,- (USD 112,-; EUR 96,50)
- same thing named "nikon", 72mm, DM 349,- (USD 206,50; EUR 178,-)
dear mr. nippon kogaku, tokyo, gimme a break!
i do love my nikons, but i'm quite sick of paying 50 percent in every deal
just for their - good indeed - name. and since i am not married to nikon, i
might once be looking for another bride.
my twentythousandsixhundredandfifty cents...
andreas puefke, photojournalist
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