Polarizing filter vs ND filter for B&W

[xpro2inidaho]

I need some help/advise to select filters for B&W process. I always shot with Arcos / Y or R filter selection but will it help to create a better image to add Circ. Polarizing or ND filters?

I'm a relative new to B&W with my new X Pro 2 and appreciate advise/recommendation 

[Aswald]

ND filters will reduce light emission enabling you to use wider apertures or slower shutter speeds if that is what you intend it for. In that sense, yes, it may give you better control if shooting conditions are very bright.

 

Circular polarizing filters do reduce light transmission. Typically by 1/3rd or slightly more. But what they really are meant to manage reflections, reduce glare from surfaces like sea or lake. If you are shooting Acros, you'd probably be able to selectively darken (or lighten) selected reflective surfaces.

 

I can imagine the ND for photographing people more and the Cir. Polarizer for landscape. I use the ND more as I tend to photograph people.

[xpro2inidaho]

Thanks Aswald, currently jumped from Nikon to Fujifilm X Pro2 and have a Cir Polarizing filter for my new lenses but no ND filter in my collections. Based on your advise, I will buy ND's. 

[mdm]

CP filter add some moderate contrast to reflecting surfaces. I like to use it with BWr on the streets. ND filter if I need longer SS (water, panning, crowd).