Kalimar UV Protector?

[hank1105]

I recently purchase the Canon 70-200 f/4 lens, to protect the lens I also purchased a Kalimar UV filter. I had never heard of Kalimar, how do they compare to Hoyer (sp?). Thanks for any info.

Hank

[ChrisN]

Hey Hank.

I have a Kalimar lens and if there is any comparison between Kalimar lenses and their other products then you will find out that they are not of high standards. (maybe a little too harshly stated, but I am trying to be brief)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43941&highlight=kalimar
Ron Chappell was very helpful in explaining their manufacturing process. Maybe he knows more about this filter as well ;)

I don't know if this helps you much, it could very well be a very good product. (Actually, I am quite happy with the lens even though the "glass" is plastic. haha)

[hank1105]

Thanks for the info. I will search for your post. I just don't want to put a crappy filter on an expensive lens, maybe I will go out an purchase the Hoyer or whatever it is called.

Hank

[ChrisN]

I just editted my post. you may have missed it.

I added the link to my post. Look specifically to the Ron Chappell post :)

Best of luck