Kenko Pro1 vs Hoya Pro1

[heckcare.der]

I was wondering if anyone tried Kenko Pro1 before? And whats the difference/how much the difference between Hoya Pro1 and Kenko Pro1 since they are both the same company?

I am thinking of getting a filter for my 10-22mm. B+W is kinda out of my budget even though i know how good is it! :)

[Roadrunnr]

Hoyo and Kenko are one and the same company.

I got my filters from http://hvstar.net it's currently being shipped :-)

[Wilt]

If I recall correctly, the Kenko filters are for the home (Japan) market

[heckcare.der]

Hoyo and Kenko are one and the same company.

I got my filters from http://hvstar.net it's currently being shipped :-)

yup. they are from the same company.

thinking of ordering from there too! price differences between hoya and kenko is about $20.

So i was thinking if the quality the same? :?

[Grentz]

They are identical.

I have the Kenko Pro-1 and have used the Hoya, same exact thing just one says Kenko and is cheaper ;)

[heckcare.der]

They are identical.

I have the Kenko Pro-1 and have used the Hoya, same exact thing just one says Kenko and is cheaper ;)

thats great! I am thinking of getting kenko.

so i guess all ur lenses are fitted with kenko? really no IQ difference?

[Grentz]

thats great! I am thinking of getting kenko.

so i guess all ur lenses are fitted with kenko? really no IQ difference?

My 24-105, 10-22, and 100-400 (no longer have it) are all 77mm and thus I have a Kenko Pro-1 CPL that I switched between them.

No IQ problems or anything, very happy with it overall. I could not justify paying 3-4x the price for the B+W that is possibly better, but not by much.

[condyk]

I had both the Kenko and Hoya pro 1 CPs at one point and back then there seemed identical. i wouln't hesitate to get the Kenko CP again. I also have Hoya Pro 1 and B+W UV's for use in dusty conditions and really I have no hesitation in using either. Both are very good.