B+W filters: worth paying so much?

[2.8photography]

ive use mainly hoya filters, which cost around $20 for a 62mm UV, and just above $70-80 for a standard CPL (77mm)

however, a friend of mine uses B+W UV filters, which cost $80 instead for a 62mm UV MRC and $130 for a 77mm UV MRC

i understand that the coating and all does reduce reflections and cause less ghosting, but i havent experienced much problems with the 'cheap' hoya filters from the basic range, except maybe some vignetting from the CPL

is it worth paying that much more to get B+W filters? or r u merely paying for the brand?

[boredphuck]

i started using hoya and switched to b+w recently. i was disappointed at how easily hoya filters get scratched after 1 cleaning session.

[Lubber Duckie]

Same experience.
Comparing B+W to Marumi & Hoya, the filter is definitely better in built & almost scratch-proof.

[ahbian]

Considering that the higher cost is more than paid back by the ease of cleaning and longer durability (i.e. less prone to scratching). I once had a fingerprint smudge on a Hoya which took me a long time to clean, it can be frustrating.

I would say that B+W is worth it.

[xtemujin]

B+w Ftw..

[kevyan]

B+W is much smoother and easier to clean and more resistance to scratch.

[2.8photography]

so maybe i shld change to B+W

my hoya UV filter does have a mark which has been impossible for me to clean off - so far

[Adiemus]

when you've used B+W filters, you don't want to use any other filters...

[kevyan]

if you have extra $$$ to spare

Originally Posted by 2.8photography so maybe i shld change to B+W my hoya UV filter does have a mark which has been impossible for me to clean off - so far

[tzechuan]

no fight in terms of quality...b+w

[2.8photography]

Originally Posted by kevyan if you have extra $$$ to spare

yup, i visited the B+W site - found a filter that cost as much (or slightly more than) my 12-24 lens

[SilverSurfer66]

B+W definitely worth it. Ease of use and EASE of CLEANING makes up for the additional cost.

[roadrunner_552]

B+W is the one.

[ralli`fto]

I agree that B+W is really worth the money as its so much easier to clean and maintain as compared to the lower priced Hoya filters.

[Lightworkz]

Originally Posted by 2.8photography .......... i understand that the coating and all does reduce reflections and cause less ghosting, but i havent experienced much problems with the 'cheap' hoya filters from the basic range, except maybe some vignetting from the CPL is it worth paying that much more to get B+W filters? or r u merely paying for the brand?

Yes, it is worth it but since you have no problem with hoya then stick to hoya. BTW, the best filter I have used is Heliopan.

http://www.heliopan.de/produkte/index.shtml

Website is in German.

[Andy Ang]

Do we need to speak more after you've seen the poll result?

[kelccm]

Having used both Hoya and B+W filters, I would definitely go for B+W anytime. The better built and ease of cleaning is worth the extra cost. My Hoya filters always have a layer of dust/dirt that I just can't clean them away, while my B+W can be cleaned off very easily.

[blueskye168]

Originally Posted by kevyan B+W is much smoother and easier to clean and more resistance to scratch.

cos none of mine is scratched yet so B+W

Originally Posted by Andy Ang Do we need to speak more after you've seen the poll result?

yup, agree too

Btw, was using Hoya many yrs ago but due to...aiya, I've mentioned this b4 in similar post, so aiyo...sian/frustrations-lahhh chg all to B+W since.

May refer to my sig. below

[2.8photography]

Originally Posted by Andy Ang Do we need to speak more after you've seen the poll result?

er last time i checked, it was 99% for B+W, but now its dropped to 80% - wonder whos been adding to the 'no'

prob scared away by the posts to say why it isnt worth it to buy B+W

[night86mare]

if you think it's worth it

it's worth it

if you think it's not, it's not

as far as i'm concerned, i do not need expensive filters, yay, and no, i have not voted yet