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 should have added that the Hoya filter is double threaded and that the
front element rotates so a third party 77mm screw in hood fits no problem.

... 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