Filter for D70

[digipat2003]

Hi guys,

normally which filter u guys acquire to protect your lens ? UV ? Skylight 1A ? Skylight 1B ? others ? pls advise. tks

[AJ23]

UV, either Nikon L37C or B+W MRC.

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by AJ23 UV, either Nikon L37C or B+W MRC.

how about hoya ? cos i am getting the d70 kit, the lens that comes with it is 67 mm i think, so anyone can give a guide how much is the Nikon L37C or B+W MRC ? tks

[AJ23]

Originally Posted by digipat2003 how about hoya ? cos i am getting the d70 kit, the lens that comes with it is 67 mm i think, so anyone can give a guide how much is the Nikon L37C or B+W MRC ? tks

Don't have th 67mm size, but here's some indication for 77mm and 52mm,

B+W MRC - 52mm about S$40, 77mm about S$90
Nikon L37C - 52mm about S$35, 77mm about S$110

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by AJ23 Don't have th 67mm size, but here's some indication for 77mm and 52mm, B+W MRC - 52mm about S$40, 77mm about S$90 Nikon L37C - 52mm about S$35, 77mm about S$110

very expensive leh, got to get the stepup ring somemore

anyone knows the difference between this and hoya or cokin ? tks

[AJ23]

Originally Posted by digipat2003 very expensive leh, got to get the stepup ring somemore anyone knows the difference between this and hoya or cokin ? tks

No need step-up ring, Nikon or B+W have the exact size of 67mm.

Nikon or B+W MRC are the premium and quality lense filters. You pay what you get.

If you want more budget lense filter, Hoya HMC should be good.

Just FYI, Hoya has different series, normal, HMC, S-HMC and Pro-1, they are in ascending quality and price.

[digipat2003]

tks AJ23 , will do some "hunting" this week

[ykgen]

i got a Hoya UV filter for my D70. but how should we clean it? by just using a clean cloth that's it?

i got it for RM60 ringgit only... u guys convert n see much in S$ lah

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by ykgen i got a Hoya UV filter for my D70. but how should we clean it? by just using a clean cloth that's it? i got it for RM60 ringgit only... u guys convert n see much in S$ lah

hi ykgen,yours is the S-HMC or HMC ?

still deciding between S-HMC or B+W, wondering which is better and whats the difference, cos B+W costs almost double.

[ykgen]

Originally Posted by digipat2003 hi ykgen,yours is the S-HMC or HMC ? still deciding between S-HMC or B+W, wondering which is better and whats the difference, cos B+W costs almost double.

sorry i can't remember, have check first... i'll keep u update

[Darren Nonis]

Hi there - I'm a newbie - also looking for filters - what is HMC ?

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by ykgen sorry i can't remember, have check first... i'll keep u update

tks ,

anyone can advise what does the MRC stands for in B+W and HMC for in Hoya ?

[AJ23]

Originally Posted by digipat2003 anyone can advise what does the MRC stands for in B+W and HMC for in Hoya ?

If I don't remember wrongly,

B+W: MRC = Multi-Resistant Coating

Hoya: HMC = Hard Multi-Coat
Hoya: S-HMC = Super Hard Multi-Coat

[Darren Nonis]

Thanks for the info AJ really appreciate it

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by AJ23 If I don't remember wrongly, B+W: MRC = Multi-Resistant Coating Hoya: HMC = Hard Multi-Coat Hoya: S-HMC = Super Hard Multi-Coat

Tks AJ , guess i will go with the S-HMC, cheaper, half the price of B+W

[zorro18]

I got my Hoya UV filter 67mm for S$20 @ MS. Most likely its a HMC..dunno never check. cfm tonite.

[AJ23]

Originally Posted by zorro18 I got my Hoya UV filter 67mm for S$20 @ MS. Most likely its a HMC..dunno never check. cfm tonite.

Most likely is the normal version, HMC should be more expensive than that.

[digipat2003]

S-HMC at MS is ard $37 i think

[ykgen]

sorry for late reply... i checked but the box only reads 'coated' n nothing else...

[digipat2003]

Originally Posted by ykgen sorry for late reply... i checked but the box only reads 'coated' n nothing else...

tks ykgen, no prob, me will go for the S-HMC, think will suit the 18-70 mm DX lens, unless when get a more expensive lens than buy a higher grade filter