Hi guys,

Let talk about the filters effect .. does it really useful for you? when u will and will not use uv, cpl, etc filter?

does a expensive filter like B+W 010M MRC XS- PRO UV HAZE Filter really make difference if compared to cheap hoya uv hmc filter?

let talk about it! .. ..

This post has been edited by Seng_Kiat: Jun 28 2009, 04:20 PM

I'm using B+W XS-Pro filters exclusively on all my lenses. They are slim, and very easy to clean compare to those Hoya SHMCs I used to own.

Quality wise, I have to admit... UV filters are the same. I don't know how durable are they as I don't do drop/smash test on my filters. But I will stick to B+W just for the ease to clean them. Hoya filters are really PITA to clean; often leaves smudges and clean marks all over the filter surface.

So, all UV filters have the same output no matter expensive or cheap 1? .. the differences are material, and built quality?

actually, I am thinking to get a UV filter for my lens .. but have not decide yet should I go to expensive or just cheapo one .. thinking of get one 77mm uv filter with a few step down rings to fit my lenses .. good idea?..

standard lens go for cheap filter ie. Hoya ... prime lens go for expensive filter ie. B+W

it is advisable to get step up ring to mount 77mm filter if financial constraint

is there any different in photo quality if compared hoya uv hmc filter vs hoya pro 1?

am don't see any different (to my naked eye) except the price ... can consider get Hoya HD UV but more pricy

can u see any difference between the shutter speed of 1/500 and 1/2000?

i can see different between 30s and 1/8000s

dont know bout Hoya,
but... ultra cheapo makes diff.

that's big big different ... go go go buy B+W

besides the reflection, the glare control also important.
try use cheapo filter point to fluorescent tube , and compare to more expensive filter.

bad analogy

Which gives the best image quality?

Cheap filter, expensive filter or no filter.

UV filters are a conspiracy =p

UV filter functions the same, but it differs from one another on its image quality. Best bet is to get a multicoated one, and get the top of the line if you could afford it. I would suggest you stay away from normal B+W and Hoya... get the MRC/SHMC version at least.

It is not a good idea to use step-down rings... you won't fit in the original lens hood to the lens. you may share filters but I would rather plan my lens lineup wisely... I keep only lenses with 77mm diameter

i did a quick comparison lately when my friend drop by. I try to get the similar angle, sorry didn't use tripod, but i think it's pretty accurate. Result were consistent even though i change angle



guess which is which

what your eyes cant see doesnt mean what your sensor/film can't see
duh

First, can you explain what your test exactly is?