09/06/2026 5:25 am
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honestly fed up with these cheap knockoff filters ruining my shots with weird purple flares. my trip to zion is next week and i cant keep dealing with this blown out sky mess on my eos r. i have about 250 bucks left... what are the actual essential landscape filters i need to get decent results?
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09/06/2026 5:40 am
^ This. Also, in my experience, B+W 77mm Master Circular Polarizer MRC nano offers superior physical durability, whereas Breakthrough Photography 77mm X4 CPL provides better color neutrality for red rocks, tho both are excellent.
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09/06/2026 6:10 am
The Marumi 77mm EXUS Circular Polarizer is a solid bet since it has great light transmission and is super easy to wipe clean, though it is a bit pricier. If youre trying to stay under budget, the K&F Concept Nano-X PRO Series Circular Polarizer is a reliable choice that controls flares way better than the cheap stuff, even if it feels a little less premium. Both will stop those weird color shifts youve been seeing.
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09/06/2026 5:26 am
honestly you gotta be careful with those budget filters. if i were you id just grab a solid polarizer first since it fixes the sky way better than software. i would suggest the Hoya NXT Plus Circular Polarizer 77mm because it doesnt give me that nasty purple tint. maybe grab a solid ND later. just make sure you check your lens thread size before buying tho.
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09/06/2026 6:00 am
To add to the point above: I think CPLs are risky for Zion. The Lee Filters 100mm System Foundation Kit is sturdy but leaky; the NiSi V7 100mm Filter System is far more reliable.
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09/06/2026 7:30 am
Just catching up here! Zion is gonna blow your mind, seriously. I spent years struggling with blown out skies until I grabbed the Haida NanoPro Multicoated 77mm Slim Graduated ND 0.9 Filter. Its way cheaper than a full square setup and fits your budget perfectly! I used it last year in the desert and it was amazing... totally saved my highlights without any of those nasty flares!
