Polar Pro Peter McKinnon Edition 82mm Variable ND 2-5 and 6-9 Stop Filter

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Jan 2017

Merch Merc

513 Posts

156 Reputation

Pro

11-22-2020 at 10:24 AM #3

Good price for both. Each go for much more than that individually

0

0

0

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2019

L3: Novice

110 Posts

14 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 10:53 AM #4

This is a tough buy because I know this is a good deal but have no idea how often I would really use them.

1

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2015

L3: Novice

291 Posts

93 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 11:31 AM #5

Just a note that version II of these variable NDs came out recently, so it's expected that the retail price will come down permanently. Who knows by how much though.

9

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2012

L4: Apprentice

303 Posts

97 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 11:58 AM #6

Quote from dollardog :

Just a note that version II of these variable NDs came out recently, so it's expected that the retail price will come down permanently. Who knows by how much though.

I believe the only useful difference between I and II is the haptic feedback to feel stops while eye on the frame. Anything I am missing?

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Dec 2015

New User

6 Posts

10 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 12:14 PM #7

I think that version 1 is better because you can do smooth exposure changes without the haptic feedback "feature". From reviews it doesn't seem like version 2 has better color cast/vignetting/flare resistance.

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Jan 2012

Ballin on a budget

218 Posts

105 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 12:21 PM #8

Quote from BlackBeardPirate :

Good price for both. Each go for much more than that individually

While this is a great price, individually, these go for $250 to $300 normally.

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2017

L2: Beginner

88 Posts

16 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 01:46 PM #9

Quote from FatBatMann :

I believe the only useful difference between I and II is the haptic feedback to feel stops while eye on the frame. Anything I am missing?

Supposedly the new defender cap n case is a better design . But looking at the video . I think I like first edition better.

Still Debating about pulling the trigger or not ( have not really shoot much this year due to covid

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2012

L4: Apprentice

303 Posts

97 Reputation

11-22-2020 at 08:11 PM #10

Quote from tidesofkali :

Supposedly the new defender cap n case is a better design . But looking at the video . I think I like first edition better.

Still Debating about pulling the trigger or not ( have not really shoot much this year due to covid

Same here, do I want it, yes! Do I need it, maybe not.

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Mar 2018

L3: Novice

104 Posts

13 Reputation

11-23-2020 at 10:01 AM #11

Quote from FatBatMann :

I believe the only useful difference between I and II is the haptic feedback to feel stops while eye on the frame. Anything I am missing?

New one has a more compact circular hard case supposedly which doubles as the lens cover? Lots of youtube video comparisons online.

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Mar 2018

L3: Novice

104 Posts

13 Reputation

11-23-2020 at 10:03 AM #12

If anyone is getting hit with Tax I would be willing to ship my 82mm to you for this price, PM me. Long story short I bought to use with the 14-24 nikon z mount lens these then ended up never using them sadly because my lens has a 112mm filter thread so it is just not practical

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Feb 2007

Future Mod-Erator

2,789 Posts

1,037 Reputation

11-24-2020 at 02:49 AM #13

What is the purpose of this? Cut the light entering the lens via polarization instead of closing the aperture? What's the benefit? I've never seen filters like this and I'm curious.

0

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Dec 2012

L2: Beginner

93 Posts

10 Reputation

11-24-2020 at 03:06 AM #14

Quote from Hardwyre :

What is the purpose of this? Cut the light entering the lens via polarization instead of closing the aperture? What's the benefit? I've never seen filters like this and I'm curious.

I'm not a photographer but it's basically like sunglasses for your camera. When I shoot with my Sony in the sun without the lens my shots come out super washed out, there is a lot of glare and in general the harsher notes of the sunlight drown the image in harshness. The filters let's my lens take way better pictures and see more clearly and I have a cheap $30 filter from Best Buy (made by platinum). If you're not a professional/don't want to spend the coin I recommend starting out there and working your way up to the nicer equipment

1

0

1

Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Joined Nov 2017

L2: Beginner

88 Posts

16 Reputation

11-24-2020 at 03:12 AM #15

Quote from Hardwyre :

What is the purpose of this? Cut the light entering the lens via polarization instead of closing the aperture? What's the benefit? I've never seen filters like this and I'm curious.

with this, you can shoot wide open, be it 1.2 or 1.4 on a sunny day and not over expose.
or for long exposure shots ( photo ) This also can help on shots with a lot of snow in frame.

with edition 2 out, I think this will be the new normal price for the kit. still haven't pull the trigger lol. Dont think I will even get to use it much till next year . kinda pointless to buy n store away (then see it drop lower in price in 2021)

0