Re. Polarizer filter for 20-35/2.8D?? [v04.n294/25]

[Andrew Alexander Malcolm, Dr]

Hi,

As I understand it (from my usually reliable dealer) Nikon themselves advise
against the use of the Nikon 77mm polarising filter on the 20-35 f/2.8D. 

I was advised to try the Hoya SMC polarising filter (front to back thickness
is around 3mm). This seems okay to me in terms of vignetting, but definitely
cannot be used with the standard hood for the 20-35 unless you have
incredibly small and dextrous fingers !!!

I would be interested to hear suggestions of an appropriate hood to use with
this filter/lens combination.

... Andy
Dr. Andrew A. Malcolm
Machine Vision & Sensors Group
Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
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Date:   Wed, 10 Mar 1999 08:21:42 -1000
From:   Untung Simardjo <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >
Subject:        Polarizer filter for 20-35/2.8D?? [v04.n294/25]
        Message: 25

                                Nikooneers,

Has anyone use another polarizer filter for this lens (20-35/2.8D) besides
Nikon polarizer filter?
Nikon polarizer filter has a big optional lens hood that cannot be used if
the filter is attached to 20-35/2.8D.  
Has anyone use B&W thin polarizer filter?  Can the front element rotate?
Thanks.

Untung Simardjo