Is the non-MRC 52mm B+W circular polarizer worth it?

[jdong217]

As opposed to the MRC version I mean. They're both within my budget but I can't order online right now since I'm trying to cut down on credit card charges. Unless someone knows a place in Hong Kong that has the MRC version and I can buy in person...

edit: figures I would find a place that sells it right after I make this topic. I probably won't make it today as they close relatively early and I have stuff to do. My question still stands though. I'm assuming MRC would be better? Why?

 

[Big Mike]

From what I've read, the MRC will reflect much less light, which means that it's much less likely to cause lens flare etc.

What lens(s) are you buying this filter for? 52mm is pretty small. If you have (or someday get) a lens with a larger diameter...you won't be able to use this filter.

A better idea might be to buy a bigger filter (58mm, 67mm, 77mm) and then buy a 'step up ring' to use it on your 52mm lens.