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Levels of quality, glass quality I think.
Speaking of quality, are Hoya any good? would a cheap filter give bad results?
I am aware of people using cheaper UV filters as lens front element protectors with good results, but any serious photographer will always invest in the best glass available which they can afford, whether this be lens or filters..
*For the OP, if your circular polariser is used in conjunction with a lens hood that has a small removable square section at the bottom it is easy to turn it through that window but some lens hoods do not have that facility so rotating the filter is a little more tricky when the hood is fitted and needs care to avoid touching and smearing the glass. NB I’m talking about bayonet lens hoods, not the screw-in type.
That said, I do indeed like good lenses. I really love the quirky characterful ones more though.
I should clarify that it was an Ultra Pro filter I bought which is Hoya's best.
Before I take the plunge, my kit lens is Ok, its not however the sharpest tool in the shed,
https://store.canon.co.uk/canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f-4-5-6-is-stm-lens/1620C005/?wt.srch=1&wt.mc_id=uk:bing:uk_itcgecom_brand-specific_mixed_PLA_shopping_prod_rlsa:PRODUCT+GROUP&ds_agid=58700005316706029&ds_kid=92700048724989525&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=uk_itcgecom_brand-specific_mixed_PLA_shopping_prod_rlsa&utm_term=4588055864295921&utm_content=PLA - Brand Specific - Lenses&gclid=CMbwvr6FkuYCFQs_GwodL20C7g&gclsrc=ds
I much prefer to use the 50mm STM prime lens, will a filter reduce the photo quality on the kit lens any? If not I will buy a step down ring as well.
Edit: I assume you mean a step up ring, rather than step down, so you can use a 58mm dia filter on the lesser diameter prime lens.
If a ring/hood screws in normally, it shouldn't damage the threads (in general, threaded parts either fit or they don't, and it's pretty obvious when they don't). Corrosion has never even occurred to me, and I've never seen any evidence of it. The parts are black anodised aluminium alloy and should be very resistant to corrosion.
With all of these things (adapter rings, filters, hoods), only a gentle to moderate turning force is needed to fit and remove - never force anything thinking it will sort out a fit or removal issue. They can sometimes feel that they don't want to come off. When that happens, avoid pressing harder at each side to get a better grip - there's a chance of compressing the metal part inwards where you grip, causing the parts you aren't pressing on to bow outwards, creating more friction in the threads. Better to try and get a hold of it around as much of the diameter as you can (space the finger tips evenly around the diameter), apply less pressure, and then unscrew.
The trick is to not tighten too much to begin with - after threading it on, just nip it up enough to stop it working loose. If you're not sure, err on the side of caution and check regularly to see if the part has become loose. It's unlikely to fall off if you check frequently because there is plenty of thread engagement (several turns). Should soon get an idea of how much is needed to keep it in place while still being easy to remove later.
Beware of temperature changes and disparate materials - aluminium might expand more than a plastic or steel female thread on the lens, meaning it can tighten up after fitting in cooler conditions than when you try to remove it.
Nomad
Nobody loves me but my mother... and she could be jivin' too...
https://hoyafilter.com/product/fusion_cir_pl/
The hood on my 18-55 is an aftermarket one if I remember correctly.
The Hoya Fusion Antistatic filters are in their original foam-lined plastic cases as shown here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hoya-FUSION-Antistatic-CIR-PL-Filter/dp/B00W4EVTWS
The polariser is around £45 new and the UV filter around £30 new, i.e. £75-ish the pair. I’d be asking £40 for the pair including insured postage in mainland UK.
PM'd RE the filters.
This is without the filter,
This is with the filter,
And this is after some quick adjustments to try and expose the trees a little more.
My editing skills arnt great, probably made it a little too saturated, but all in all a very positive experience that will send me on a new learning curve, its certainly boosted my interest in photography a lot more than before, I guess the more you learn and see results the more you want to progress.
Thanks for all the help guys, its greatly appreciated.