which UV filter?

[harrysvr]

I want to buy a UV filter, most for protection, which one do you propose?
Is it good this one:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hoya-67mm-Pro1...QQcmdZViewItem

[Octarine]

Originally Posted by harrysvr I want to buy a UV filter, most for protection, which one do you propose? Is it good this one:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hoya-67mm-Pro1...QQcmdZViewItem

You could use the search function, this forum has already many threads covering the topic and providing plenty of answers, facts and opinions.

[dOlBy]

B+W no compromise, the optic is clear & of top notch quality.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by dOlBy B+W no compromise, the optic is clear & of top notch quality.

So Hoya optics are opaque?

[chalib]

Originally Posted by calebk So Hoya optics are opaque?

Hahaha wondering if really, how the pics look like...

[dOlBy]

Originally Posted by calebk So Hoya optics are opaque?

sorry I must say it's super clear.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by dOlBy sorry I must say it's super clear.

Not meaning to belittle the optical superiority of B+W (heck, I use B+W too), but really for non-critical applications, Hoya and Kenko also deliver with minimal fuss. If you're looking for every bit of resolving power, you'd be going filter-less.

More on general use, you don't have to splash on Hoya or Kenko's Pro1 series. Simple HMC or even normal Coated UV filters are good enough.

[dOlBy]

Yah I agree if for normal use no need to splash on B+W, it's up to individual also.

For my case after having used Tokin & Hoya I find that B+W is still the best so far and will continue to buy B+W and not any other brand.

YMMV.

[Fotophilic]

just buy the cheap tokina or hoya ones will do. they are gd, most of the time. more expensive ones are better, but only if u are willing to pay for that kind of price. but i tell u, if u are picky, expensive filters are worth it. yes, i am picky, i am using Nikon NC for my lenses.

[harrysvr]

Well, am I covered(in general) with this combination: https://018495b.netsolstores.com/ind...ROD&ProdID=292

[calebk]

Originally Posted by harrysvr Well, am I covered(in general) with this combination: https://018495b.netsolstores.com/ind...ROD&ProdID=292

If you're getting it for that price, then go ahead. I think it's a good price. If you can't get it at that price, just get a Hoya HMC really.

Tokina filters are a different story. I've had a bad run-in with Tokina filters (no offence to anyone using them); they cause ghosting. I've used two of them, one on a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and one on a Canon 10-22, and both times, as long as there was a decently strong light source in the frame, I'd get ghosting.

[harrysvr]

Yes thats the price but shipping is 19$...(for only UV is 9.5$)
Its the cheapest price cause its a shop out ebay fees(he does have ebay shop also).
Do you think I have to buy this combination or only the UV?
I have (for now) tamron 17-50 and the use is general...

[calebk]

Originally Posted by harrysvr Yes thats the price but shipping is 19$...(for only UV is 9.5$) Its the cheapest price cause its a shop out ebay fees(he does have ebay shop also). Do you think I have to buy this combination or only the UV? I have (for now) tamron 17-50 and the use is general...

I used a CPL on that lens for awhile (borrowed the lens from a friend) but decided to go without it, mainly 'cause I only dabble with landscape occasionally and on wider lenses, with a CPL, you will get uneven polarisation, hence if only to darken the sky, Graduated ND filters are a better choice.

[harrysvr]

Thanks.

[chalib]

How about Heliopan? Is it better than B+W? Sorry TS, hijack ur thread

[mckenzy]

Put it this way... i was once told...

You buy good lenses with good glass... your filter must not diminish that value.
i.e. it depends on your lens... good lens with good glass/coats buy something more decent like B+W... so-so lens just any one will do... hope this helps...

for some of my cheaper lenses like the canon 50mm 1.8 i don't even bother...

[kevyan]

Eh.... I just bought a HOYA 77mm Clear PRO1 DIGITAL Protector Filter DMC LPF. It is for my newly purchase AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens.

Don't need UV lah...

[harrysvr]

Originally Posted by kevyan Eh.... I just bought a HOYA 77mm Clear PRO1 DIGITAL Protector Filter DMC LPF. It is for my newly purchase AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens. Don't need UV lah...

Do you mean not buying UV and purchase the simple protector?

[drewdam]

Originally Posted by harrysvr Do you mean not buying UV and purchase the simple protector?

clear protector is just a clear (colorless) filter...and this one cost more or the as hoya HMC..

[kevyan]

Eh.... yah... no need with UV mah... not shooting film... shooting digital... sensor not really sensitive to UV.

Originally Posted by harrysvr Do you mean not buying UV and purchase the simple protector?

Originally Posted by drewdam clear protector is just a clear (colorless) filter...and this one cost more or the as hoya HMC..