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I'm in the market for a 105mm circular polariser suitable for a 16-35mm with no or very minimal vignetting at 16mm and I've came across two Lee Filters polarisers. I'm confused though as apart from the things I've listed below what's different that's causing the increased price? I've never bought a proper polariser and this is the only thing confusing me. I just don't want to spend all the money for the wrong thing or I've misunderstood something during my research

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lee-circular-polariser-105mm-rotating-glass-filter/p1010609

- Is £214.99
- Just another polariser that's not thin so no good for wide angles.
- I probably won't buy this one as it won't be suitable for the 16-35mm.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lee-105mm-landscape-polarising-filter/p1560442

- Is £169
- Has a warm tint to it.
- Is described as 'Ultra-thin' so can be used at 17mm on wide angle lenses.
 
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Literally the thickness of the filter. The normal polariser has a 3 or 4mm or so rim and I think slightly thicker glass, the slimline one is only around 1.5mm rim and the glass is thinner. The slight warmth is rarely noticeable, but usually welcome in my case. Only word of caution with the slimline one is that it can be tricky to unscrew at times as there is very little to get hold of :) If you are going to use it on UWA then slimline is the one to get.
 
I presume the second link is meant to be the Lee Landscape Polariser - anyway, that's the one I have with the 16-35 and it's great, especially combined with the Lee system. They say it's for use from 17mm onwards, but I think I have shots at 16mm where it isn't a massive issue.

Handy for when shooting waterfalls and getting the glare off the water and wet rocks etc.
 
Graham W said:
Forgive me if you already know this, but regardless of vignetting caused by the filter frame, you will get uneven polarisation at wider angles of view whichever filter you use.
the effect shows up more on large areas of sky.
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I read this last night but thanks for the info :). I'm not sure I'll use it at 16mm but if I do then I'd rather no vignetting than having it.

PaulButler said:
Literally the thickness of the filter. The normal polariser has a 3 or 4mm or so rim and I think slightly thicker glass, the slimline one is only around 1.5mm rim and the glass is thinner. The slight warmth is rarely noticeable, but usually welcome in my case. Only word of caution with the slimline one is that it can be tricky to unscrew at times as there is very little to get hold of :) If you are going to use it on UWA then slimline is the one to get.
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Excellent I think I'll pick this one up. Last thing I wanted was me to have understood something wrong and spent all the money for nothing. Thanks.

stumeech said:
I presume the second link is meant to be the Lee Landscape Polariser - anyway, that's the one I have with the 16-35 and it's great, especially combined with the Lee system. They say it's for use from 17mm onwards, but I think I have shots at 16mm where it isn't a massive issue.

Handy for when shooting waterfalls and getting the glare off the water and wet rocks etc.
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Haha! yes you're right, I've updated it now :). Thanks for the info.
 
I've got the thicker one and had it 3 years! It's great!
 
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