Calumet filters

BlueWire · 2nd of November 2006 (Thu)

Thinking about UV filters.

Plenty of good discussion out there about whether to use or not to use a UV filter all the time, for protection or otherwise.

Also, most posts seem to say Heliopan, B+W, or Hoya is the way to go. Totally makes sense not to skimp on a filter when you spent over $1000 on a lens.

Still, I am curious about people's experience with Calumet's filters?

Pinto · 3rd of November 2006 (Fri)

I don't know who makes them for Calumet, but they would fall into the same category as other lower grade filters.

Chrisedge · 5th of April 2007 (Thu)

I have read they are made by Hoya...Also googled them and found a photo.net post saying they are made by Lee. (I think that may be something different, when you type Hoya into Calumets site, you get their filters.)

Jon · 5th of April 2007 (Thu)

I won't trust "house brands". B+W, Hoya and Heliopan are filter makers; anyone else is a relabeller of who knows what, which may change without notice.

Laramie · 19th of May 2007 (Sat)

Purchased a UV at Calumet since I am in a hurry and couldn't make it anywhere else. It's a multi-coated and guy said it was made by Hoya. But take that with a grain of salt.

doubledragon · 12th of July 2007 (Thu)

i also recently bought a UV filter from Calumet, the salesman told me that all their filters are made by Hoya...

so far so good

Familiaphoto · 26th of July 2007 (Thu)

Have a Calumet filter on my 70-300 IS. Did tests with filter on and off to see if there was a quality differnce and there didn't seem to be any. But then again I am not the most scientific person in the world.

Down_Shift · 23rd of August 2010 (Mon)

Have a few calumet and hoya pro filters. Can't tell the diff. I also have a cheapo 4 dollar uv that looks like complete crap for comparison

2nd of November 2006 (Thu)	#1
BlueWire Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17	Calumet filters Thinking about UV filters. Plenty of good discussion out there about whether to use or not to use a UV filter all the time, for protection or otherwise. Also, most posts seem to say Heliopan, B+W, or Hoya is the way to go. Totally makes sense not to skimp on a filter when you spent over $1000 on a lens. Still, I am curious about people's experience with Calumet's filters? __________________ 30D, 24-105/4.0L IS, 70-200/2.8L IS, 50/1.8

3rd of November 2006 (Fri)	#2
Pinto Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So. CA Posts: 2,606	Re: Calumet filters I don't know who makes them for Calumet, but they would fall into the same category as other lower grade filters. __________________ Canon 5D MkII \| Canon 20D l Canon EF 50mm II f/1.8 l Canon EFS 17-85mm IS l Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM l Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L IS l Canon EF 24-105mm 4.0 L l Canon EF 17-40mm 4.0 L \| Canon EF 100 2.8 MACRO l Canon 580EXII \| Canon 580EX \| Canon G3 l White Lightning lighting \| and a whole boatload of other stuff

5th of April 2007 (Thu)	#3
Chrisedge Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 101 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Calumet filters I have read they are made by Hoya...Also googled them and found a photo.net post saying they are made by Lee. (I think that may be something different, when you type Hoya into Calumets site, you get their filters.) __________________ What I use? A 350D and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 99% of the time. (Well...I did just get the 70-200mm 2.8 IS, so lets see that 99% go down) Complete List Here See my photos at chrisedge.com Last edited by Chrisedge : 5th of April 2007 (Thu) at 15:50.

5th of April 2007 (Thu)	#4
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,113	Re: Calumet filters I won't trust "house brands". B+W, Hoya and Heliopan are filter makers; anyone else is a relabeller of who knows what, which may change without notice. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

19th of May 2007 (Sat)	#5
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Calumet filters Purchased a UV at Calumet since I am in a hurry and couldn't make it anywhere else. It's a multi-coated and guy said it was made by Hoya. But take that with a grain of salt. __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio

12th of July 2007 (Thu)	#6
doubledragon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,181	Re: Calumet filters i also recently bought a UV filter from Calumet, the salesman told me that all their filters are made by Hoya... so far so good __________________ Philadelphia Wedding Photography gear list

26th of July 2007 (Thu)	#7
Familiaphoto Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,938 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Calumet filters Have a Calumet filter on my 70-300 IS. Did tests with filter on and off to see if there was a quality differnce and there didn't seem to be any. But then again I am not the most scientific person in the world. __________________ Paul Blog \| Gear \| Gallery Bag Reviews: Domke F-3x \| More to come...

23rd of August 2010 (Mon)	#8
Down_Shift Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,124 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Calumet filters Have a few calumet and hoya pro filters. Can't tell the diff. I also have a cheapo 4 dollar uv that looks like complete crap for comparison __________________

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