Best (screw-in) Polarizing filter - 77mm

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Looking for a good 77mm screw-in polarizer filter.
I have 3 lenses that I use most often and will be swapping it out between the three often.

If there is a faster method of swapping them (without the use of a mattebox) please let me know too.

Lets hope its not too pricey.
 
I've been very happy with Marumi Super DHG CPLs. You need to be careful where you buy them though-- eBay and Amazon have a lot of 3rd-party sellers selling items of dubious authenticity. I would not recommend purchasing from Amazon unless it's sold directly by Amazon. I have had good experiences with 2Filter.com though. You can call them up and they really know their stuff.

Their site is a mess though so here's a direct link: 2Filter Marumi CPL filters

I use Xume magnetic filter adapters to add/remove filters very quickly. They make swapping filters quick enough that I can use real NDs instead of a variND for run & gun shooting.
 
I had a 77mm B+W slim mount CPL. It worked great but I didn't like the push-on lens cap constantly falling off, which is the case with slim mounts. I replaced it with a normal CPL, this time Hoya. I like it a lot and I especially like Hoya's HD and HD2 UV filters. There is no problem using your cotton shirt to clean anything off of them.
 
Jive said:
I've been very happy with Marumi Super DHG CPLs.

I use Xume magnetic filter adapters to add/remove filters very quickly. They make swapping filters quick enough that I can use real NDs instead of a variND for run & gun shooting.
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That magnetic thing is really cool. Definitely interested, but would be nervous of the filter falling off at times


So, don't get slim mounts, but regular mounts?
Is there a better brand, or a better coating and is there anything that I should be looking out for?
B+W, Hoya, Tiffen?
 
I've had no problem with slim mounts and lens caps. In general I prefer slim mount filters, especially on filters with rotating elements (like a pola) because of the space saved. Many modern filters are also exclusively available in slim mount (e.g. Marumi filters), so avoiding slim mount would mean you would not be able to benefit from the latest technology.

I find that the Xume adapters strike a good balance between a secure grip (neodymium magnets) and ease of removal. I am confident that they will not fall off the lens while in use, but it also only takes a couple seconds to pop off the filter and drop it into a filter pouch on my belt. See my review of the Xume adapters for more information.

Here is a comparison of several brands of polarizing filters. As expected, B+W performs very well, but Marumi comes out on top in overall performance (quality, price, etc.). Hoya is middle of the road, while Tiffen did not perform well at all.
 
From what I understand, I should be looking for the 'super' version.

On their site, it doesnt say that. So, which would it be?
 
Looking back,

Theres the Marumi - DHG, Super, Exus.
Each one in a higher price for the same filter thread of 77mm.

Which one of these should I be looking at?
 
Exus is the newest model with even greater light transmission than the Super. DHG is Marumi's standard model. The review link I previously posted tested the "Super" model, so you can use that to determine which model is best for your needs. I have only used the "Super" so cannot comment on how much better or worse it is compared to their other models. One reason I chose the "Super" is because it's coating is supposed to be more resilient to the elements and easier to clean.
 
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