A Good Decision?

[MichaelMcDoanld]

Hi. I was thinking of getting a new filter and a new lens. I'm rocking the Minolta Maxxum Htsi. I was thinking about a polerizring filter because I shoot outdoors alot and the ski always seems to ruin the picture. Also I was think about a Newlens. Either a fisheye or a widescreen.
Fisheye:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8432&A=details&Q=&sku=407594&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Widescreen:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8432&A=details&Q=&sku=217773&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
These were just quick thougts.If you have anything better please let me know.Also is thisthe right thing to do?
Cheers
Mike

 

[Big Mike]

Getting a polarizing filter is always a good idea.

Keep in mind, that when using a polarizer with wide angle lenses...the polarizing effect will not be the same over the whole frame. The sky, for example will change color/tone over the frame. But it will still be much bluer looking than without a polarizer.

 

[benhasajeep]

I say yes to the polarizer. One suggestion. Get one that fits your largest lens filter size (even a lens you dont have now, but going to buy). Then get adapter rings to fit the smaller lenses. This way you can get a good polarizer, instead of a couple so so ones in different sizes. It does make a difference.

As for the lens you will probably get more use out of the wide angle, than the super wide fish eye. Only reason I would pick fisheye over the wide angle wouldbe if I already had a zoom lens that covered the wide angle lens.

 

[MBrock]

I bought a polarizer about four months ago, and it's been one of the best investments in my short photography career.