polarizer vs. UV filter

Sorry surveygrrl... just to tag on to this topic. The explanation of the difference between a polarizer and a UV filter. So given the numerous brands out there, which one is a better one to get? I love to take all sorts of pictures, from landscape to portraits to macros. So one that will require least number of changes would be best. Any recommendations?

UV filters block ultraviolet light. Most of the time, you can't tell the difference between a photo taken with a UV filter and without. It can reduce fogginess and haziness caused by ultraviolet light in images... but it really doesn't make a huge difference in photos. Most often these filters are used to protect the lens. In fact, I don't really know any photographers that use a UV filter... A polarizing filter is very useful! In fact, most professional photographers will tell you if you only get one filter... get a circular polarizer! In color photos, a polarizer will increase saturation. It can darken skies while leaving clouds relatively unchanged so that it increases the cloud/sky contrast. It can also reduce reflections such as in glass or in water. It is a very useful filter indeed! I don't use a UV filter at all, but I do use a circular polarizer VERY often. Pretty much every time I'm shooting outdoors during the day, I've got my polarizer on!

UV sounds like something for the sun and the other thing for maybe other lighting? I really have no clue.

polarizer bans glares from reflections and UV filter filters ultra violet rays

Oops. I sent a very comprehensive answer to that question on your other discussion called "ordered some filters"... Hope you find it.