Hoya Filters

[MisterBryan]

I want to invest in some filters. At first i was going to get the S-HMC, but then when i looked into this book from b&h. it says the S-HMC doesn't have front threads. Does that mean i can't attach the original canon lens cap onto it? Then i saw the Pro 1 and it does have front threads, but on some thread it says the lens cap doesn't fit and you have to use the lens cap that it comes with. I just want someone to clarify.

So my question is: which filter should i get? Pro1 or S-HMC? im looking for a good filter that my canon lens cap can attach to.

btw im going to get 52mm and 58mm filters.

Thanks

[advaitin]

I took a quick look on Amazon. You can get a multi-coated B&W UV filter for a about the same money. The reputation and durability of the B+W is superb. They use high quality glass, brass rings and they clean easily, unlike the Hoyas.

I've used both and it's true that the Hoya coating is easy to mess up. The B+Ws are as thin as they can be and still have threads on the face side. So, that's my suggestion.

[jhom]

Both versions will take the standard Canon cap. You might consider the new HD filters.

[Wilt]

The issue of threads or no-threads is for the CPL only; not to worry about UV filter and other non-polarizers having threads! From Hoya web site:
"In 1996 Hoya introduced the line of Super Multi-coated filters. Consisting of a Skylight, 1B, UV (0), ND 2X, ND4X, and a low profile circular polarizer, this line of filters has a 5+1 layering system on each side of the glass: 5 layers of anti-reflective coating and a transparent easy-clean top coat. This reduces light reflections off the filter surface to an average of just 0.3%. This is the lowest reflective rate on the market, from any filter manufacturer."


I would buy the SHMC before I buy the HD...better light transmission with the non-digital filter! (99.7% vs 99.35%) Methinks the digital claims are hype, since Hoya publishes no data about objectively measureable differences from the 'digital' features.

The Hoya Pro1 CPL was a thin filter that retained the front focusing threads, so a pinch cap could be used.
A buyer once got this reply from Hoya about the Pro vs. the Pro Digital,
"The Pro 1 D filter have had the multi-coatings upgraded to perform better with todays DSLR cameras. The S-HMC Pro 1 filters have the older coatings (but that is not to say they are any less effective). The only advantages the Pro 1 D has over the older Pro 1 filters is the knurled edged frame, the
black rimmed glass, and the UV protected case."

[MisterBryan]

I took a quick look on Amazon. You can get a multi-coated B&W UV filter for a about the same money. The reputation and durability of the B+W is superb. They use high quality glass, brass rings and they clean easily, unlike the Hoyas.

I've used both and it's true that the Hoya coating is easy to mess up. The B+Ws are as thin as they can be and still have threads on the face side. So, that's my suggestion.

thanks, idk why but i want to stick with hoya :lol:

Both versions will take the standard Canon cap. You might consider the new HD filters.

i dont want to spend over 50 dollars on a filter for the lenses i'll have. if both verisons take the pinch cap, then im going to go with the SHMC.

The issue of threads or no-threads is for the CPL only; not to worry about UV filter and other non-polarizers having threads! From Hoya web site:
"In 1996 Hoya introduced the line of Super Multi-coated filters. Consisting of a Skylight, 1B, UV (0), ND 2X, ND4X, and a low profile circular polarizer, this line of filters has a 5+1 layering system on each side of the glass: 5 layers of anti-reflective coating and a transparent easy-clean top coat. This reduces light reflections off the filter surface to an average of just 0.3%. This is the lowest reflective rate on the market, from any filter manufacturer."


I would buy the SHMC before I buy the HD...better light transmission with the non-digital filter! (99.7% vs 99.35%) Methinks the digital claims are hype, since Hoya publishes no data about objectively measureable differences from the 'digital' features.

The Hoya Pro1 CPL was a thin filter that retained the front focusing threads, so a pinch cap could be used.
A buyer once got this reply from Hoya about the Pro vs. the Pro Digital,
"The Pro 1 D filter have had the multi-coatings upgraded to perform better with todays DSLR cameras. The S-HMC Pro 1 filters have the older coatings (but that is not to say they are any less effective). The only advantages the Pro 1 D has over the older Pro 1 filters is the knurled edged frame, the
black rimmed glass, and the UV protected case."

ahhh.. thanks :D