Hoya filter price difference, wow!

[amateurshooter]

I bought a Hoya UV(N) HMC Filter(77mm) from TCW for $55. Later I went to Orient Photo at SLS saw it selling the same item for $26! Isn't it a bit extreme different? I am not complaining but just wondering about the legit of the $26 one.

[the mac 13]

Originally Posted by amateurshooter I bought a Hoya UV(N) HMC Filter(77mm) from TCW for $55. Later I went to Orient Photo at SLS saw it selling the same item for $26! Isn't it a bit extreme different? I am not complaining but just wondering about the legit of the $26 one.

I wonder about that too...

[ryuggen]

May be due to multi and non multi coated versions.

[Razor54]

Originally Posted by amateurshooter I bought a Hoya UV(N) HMC Filter(77mm) from TCW for $55. Later I went to Orient Photo at SLS saw it selling the same item for $26! Isn't it a bit extreme different? I am not complaining but just wondering about the legit of the $26 one.

That's quite a difference...sure it's the same Hoya HMC or the non-coated UV version? I don't recall any HMC that cheap the last time I visited there.

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by amateurshooter I bought a Hoya UV(N) HMC Filter(77mm) from TCW for $55. Later I went to Orient Photo at SLS saw it selling the same item for $26! Isn't it a bit extreme different? I am not complaining but just wondering about the legit of the $26 one.

Orient Photo packaging all very alternative, because their filters seem to be from China. Make sure it is the same product. As far as I remember, their price difference from other shops for Hoya filters is MARGINAL - so I think you probably made a mistake.

[skopio]

Originally Posted by ryuggen May be due to multi and non multi coated versions.

i thought HMC stands for hoya multi-coated?

[cjyong]

orient is grey de...suppose so.

[FilterFunk]

was at Orient earlier today, was looking at filters too. but i dont remember the HMCs are so cheap as to $26

for comparison sake, the 77mm CPL from Hoya is $70, the 77mm Kenko Pro 1 Digital CPL is $100..

[Snoweagle]

Originally Posted by skopio i thought HMC stands for hoya multi-coated?

HMC is High Multi Coated.

[LePhotographe]

what about Hoya Pro 1 Digital multi coated filter?Was quoted $95

[Robin]

was quoted 70 dollars for 77mm hoya SHMC UV(0) filter........by AP at funan.......is that on the hight side........?

[amateurshooter]

Initially I though my eyes were playing trick on me, so i ask the lady what's the price - she said $26. I even told her i bought it for $55 and she blah blah about something about their cost is low. Not sure about the coat thing but it is exactly the same package as the one i bought - UV(N) HMC. I know it well cause i have 2 of these filter.

[kex]

their filters are priced very competitively.
Got a B+W 77mm UV haze for only $110,CP quoted me $140+ 3:16 $130
Their Nikon NC 77mm filters are selling at $98 only !

[raincool2005]

try ms color..

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle HMC is High Multi Coated.

you sure about this??

HMC

[StrifeYun]

hmmm 3wks ago i got the 77mm hmc from OP @ $26 ... and the CPL @ $70 as u guys mentioned .. i did wonder as to "how come so cheap arr ... hmmmm did not think much cause i just wanted a filter for protection ... hmmm

maybe i take a pic of filter and post
later all BBB hehe if its reallie the same 1

[sambition]

some more prices that i got from them...

72mm Circular Polarizers (Hoya S$63, Kenko S$90, B+W Slim S$160)

72mm UV filters (Hoya S$12, Hoya HMC S$21, Kenko S$38, B+W S$63, B+W MRC S$112)

[di0nysus]

Originally Posted by sambition some more prices that i got from them... 72mm Circular Polarizers (Hoya S$63, Kenko S$90, B+W Slim S$160) 72mm UV filters (Hoya S$12, Hoya HMC S$21, Kenko S$38, B+W S$63, B+W MRC S$112)

Damn good price...any difference in the packaging and stuff? If all 100% genuine..I'll pop by tomorrow!

[AdyH]

Originally Posted by di0nysus Damn good price...any difference in the packaging and stuff? If all 100% genuine..I'll pop by tomorrow!

Bro, if not too much of a trouble can help check out if got e Cokin filter type(not e screw type but e slide in type), i'm looking for the grad ND8 filter le. cant find anywhere.

Thanks a million.

[cherkel]

Originally Posted by Snoweagle HMC is High Multi Coated.

wrong....
HMC stand for HOYA MultiCoated.
can check from their website.