15/04/2026 9:30 pm
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid ND or CPL that doesnt vignette on the Sigma 18-35mm at the wide end? Ive been shooting for a decade but I just picked up this lens for a landscape gig in Arizona this weekend and my old cheapo filters are making the corners look like a tunnel... its a mess. I need something thin enough for that 72mm thread but high quality since that f1.8 is so sharp. Budget is around 150 bucks and I gotta order it today to get it in time. Is the Hoya Pro1 still the go-to or should I look at PolarPro? Need to fix this glare before I head out...
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15/04/2026 9:55 pm
Re: Be careful with the stack height on that...
- totally agree! You need a super slim profile or that tunnel effect is gonna ruin everything. Since youre looking to save some cash, I love these options:
- K&F Concept 72mm Nano-X Slim Polarizer
- Hoya 72mm Fusion One Next CPL They are both amazing and way under your budget! Honestly, the K&F is such a steal and works fantastic even at 18mm. Good luck!
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15/04/2026 10:15 pm
Re: "Be careful with the stack height on that..." - slim filters are definitely needed. The Marumi DHG Super Circular P.L.D 72mm is a safe, budget-friendly alternative that wont vignette at 18mm.
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15/04/2026 9:31 pm
Be careful with the stack height on that 18-35mm. Its tricky. Since you're shooting at the wide end, make sure to find a thin-frame filter. I would suggest looking at B+W because their slim lines are engineered to avoid that tunnel effect. Just grab any of their high-end brass polarizers. It should handle the Arizona glare without adding vignetting... should be fine.
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16/04/2026 5:35 am
^ This. Also, totally agree about the slim frame necessity! I just got this lens and its amazing, but yeah the vignetting is a huge pain if you arent careful. Since you need to order today and want something reliable for the desert, check these out:
- Breakthrough Photography 72mm X4 CPL is my top pick. Pros: Its incredibly thin so no tunnel effect at 18mm and the glass is crazy clear. Cons: It pushes your 150 budget right to the edge.
- PolarPro 72mm QuartzLine CP is another fantastic choice. Pros: The brass frame is super rugged and wont bind to the lens threads in the heat. Cons: Might feel a bit heavy compared to others. I love the X4 because it basically feels invisible on the lens. Honestly, either of these will be miles better than a cheapo stack. Have a blast in AZ!
