hahaha ... ok bro ... not only pegang-pegang but u can also tembak-tembak ...

still no one can guide me where to get the 16-35 for RM3.8k ???

cheapest i got from Low Yat or Sungei Wang is RM3.9k ... no one willing to go lower ...

umm...check the results properly.
hmc and pro 1d have the same score.
pro 1d is just placed 2nd cos its more expensive.

Both the Hoyas score better due to the effectiveness in cutting UV rays.
The ability to cut UV rays will not be as important on digital sensors as compared to the film days.
So i guess no matter how well the UV rays are blocked, it doesn't serve it's purpose.

I'd rather be looking at the amount of Visible light entering as a more accurate judge of which is the best.
Besides, other factors such as flaring has to be taken into consideration as well.

Apart from using it as a protection, i don't really see the need of UV filters.

True, thats why its better. If you look at the image, seems the HMC has some slight edge too, especially the last pic test.
True, but if one insist on getting one for 'protection', seems like Hoya HMC is a better choice and bang for buck. Budden... I think another website posted the HMC doing poorly, maybe its fake HMC or? no idea, and there're also many versions like UV(0), etc.

Then again, most of the test were done as a test, when go for real shooting, any degration or effects from the filter, the person might not know. As for testing, the current website done a better test than the others tough.
Don't just see the score of UV rays, take a look at the sample images taken, its clear that why the HMC fared better. As for visible light transmission, sure its more important especially if we'fe talking about lowlight. BUT, if one were to use filter, he/she should know whatever filter he/she plans to use, it will anyhow affect the visible light transsson.

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Added on May 5, 2011, 12:08 pm

I hope you're not deciding your purchase based on what other prefers...

if everyone recommended some cheapo brand, will you buy?

Just saying. Each has their own opinions. As the website review, it tested over 20 filters, with details, sample image, etc. Isn't that serves as a better reference than few words from anyone?

for what I tested/owned before.
hoya hd ring is filmsy a bit.
XS-pro / F-Pro filter ring is many sturdy and of course weight more.
glass wise, dont have much difference. the made in germany thing could let u brag to ya friend

I bought mine at RM3950, got it last year just after it was launched not long. Bliz got his for RM3800.
The expensive B+W and so called the best is the XS-Pro line up. I don't see that in the review.
I don't see the XS-Pro in that review, too early to conclude.
I would look at B+W and Hoya. Zeiss no experience, Heliopan from review not too good... Rodenstock haven't seen them around here before.
I have both the Hoya HD and XS-Pro. The ring doesn't feel different to me in terms of rigidness. Both are 77mm size.

How many versions of tamron sp af90 are out there? If there's multiple versions, how to differentiate between old and new?
Does anyone have a sample pics from this lens ?   .. yeah i can look at pixel peeper but wonder if any of u have ur own pics to share.

i see. do u have more pictures? ... 
any comments about the lens throughout ur usage?

It feels slower than my already slow 85G ._.

I'll be using it more towards close up & product shots. So far that's the cheapest macro lens ... hehe. Also people say it's quite sharp for a cheap macro lens. I did try my fren's sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 macro lens. Quite fun to have very low MFD, especially for close ups.
Anyway, my gears are as in my siggy below. Gonna pair it with D3100. Still looking for a used SP AF90 lens.

ah! ....haha ..really? ...aisey.
nvm. not urgent .. will scout around on garage sales and forums. how much u sell it for?

3 secs??? That's ike crazy slow. I think macro lens set in full focus mode also not so bad 
even handphone doesn't need 3 secs? 
the sigma 17-70 is not true macro, it has some macro capability thats all.

The tamron sp90 is dedicated macro lens, you can try check out sigma 150mm as well if you don't mind the range as its better overall but price slightly over rm2K if not mistaken.

Poisoned by the bokeh of 85 f1.4 day by day. The reason I bought the 80-200 f2.8 is for the bokeh, now I'm in doubt again

anna rahim. one of my friends. know here at fb. atlast she agreed to shoot with me~!

D90 got firmware update or not?

D90 upgraded to D3s firmware? Will it even run? o_O And not to mention D3s color reproduction better because of the sensor... its a 12MP FX sensor versus a 12MP DX sensor.

Mine VR not VRII le and it's white color

as far as I know in claiming warranty process you have to show the receipt as well therefore they will look at your receipt transaction date, however in case your receipt doesn't have any transaction date. I think you are free to write it down yourself.