From a related thread: Best UV filter brand?

fwhitesides · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

I actually never gave much thought to the brand for UV filters. I usually use whatever brand the store I buy from has displayed most pominently. Usually, this is Hoya.

What are your favorite filter brands?

CoolToolGuy · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

I like B+W, but Hoya (especially the Multi-Coated) is probably very close.

The latest thing (that I have noticed) is the 'slim' filter designed to prevent vignetting. If you are entirely digital, this is not worth chasing, since the crop factor reduces the Angle Of View. Nice idea for film, though (and perhaps the EF-S lens).

Have Fun
Rick

defordphoto · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

I use Canon (go figure).

dennykyser · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

my 100 2.0 has a canon and so does my 28-90 4.5 go figure, probaly the filter on that lens is worth more than the lens. Got that with my Elan 7e and found out how poor it is when I put it on my 10D.

Is Canon a good quality filter? (UV)

perror · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

I'm using B+W on my 28-135 and the rest are using Hoya. I like the B+W mainly because of the MRC coat which makes it really easy to clean..

ilya · 25th of January 2004 (Sun)

I have a
B+W for 28-135IS
Canon Haze UV-1 Glass Filter (L-39 Sharp Cut) for the 70-200 2.8 IS
Sunpak UV for the 17-40L
Sunpak UV for the 75-300IS

Yes, you can say I got it wrong, I have expensive stuff for the 28-135 (inexpensive) lense, and cheap filter for the 17-40L. That's true. I don't really notice the diff; and if its a critical shot, I"ll take off the filter in any case. I am planning to get something better for the 17-40 though.

zerolight · 26th of January 2004 (Mon)

I'm using a B+W MCR. I didn't like the canon. It affected my auto-focus.

Vegas Poboy · 26th of January 2004 (Mon)

B+W is my first choice & then Hoya all of my filters is multicoated.

CyberDyneSystems · 26th of January 2004 (Mon)

I have not decided!

My Canon filters are becoming scratched just by looking at them..

The Hoya caused my Sigma 70-200mm to go all "backfocus" on me... so I think I need to try a B&W.

neil_r · 26th of January 2004 (Mon)

I use Hoya Super HMC PRO, they cost a little more but worth it (possibly)

Check out this thread if any of you missed it:-

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...amp;highlight=

Neil

Yarin · 26th of January 2004 (Mon)

Any comments on Tiffen?

c_canade · 8th of May 2006 (Mon)

I realize this is an old post but it warrented a reply
Tiffen are not coated and more prone to lens flare - (use lens hood)
As far as Bob Atkins UV tests :

"This last plot makes the order of UV absorbing effectiveness quite clear

* The Tiffen Haze-1 is best. It's a neutral filter so color balance is unaffected.
* Next is the Tiffen 812. Good UV blocking if you also want a warming filter
* The Hoya 81B warming filter is quite similar to the Tiffen 812.
* The Hoya UV filter comes next, neutral, but with 2 stops of UV blocking.
* The B+W KR1.5 gives about 1.5 stops of UV blocking with slight warming.
* The Tiffen polarizer gives less than a stop of UV blocking - but that's not why you use a polarizer!
* The B+W UV and Hoya 1B aren't very effective UV blockers. The 1B is slightly warming
* The three "generics" and the Tiffen UV protector are pretty useless for blocking UV, though they may make fine, neutral, lens protectors."

the later was taken from the above Bob Atkins link and was Last Modified 05/13/2005 18:30:19 so it should be still a usfull and fairly upto date test resource for UV Filters.

Personally, I'd like to see several other commercial grade as well as some other pro filters added to this UV filter test to make it more complete - but that is was all i found with a quick browse.

chase

XMX · 9th of May 2006 (Tue)

B+W are very very nice filters. However Hoya filters are nice replacements.

malla1962 · 10th of May 2006 (Wed)

All my lenses are fitted with hoya pro1's with no effect on IQ.

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fwhitesides Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 101	From a related thread: Best UV filter brand? I actually never gave much thought to the brand for UV filters. I usually use whatever brand the store I buy from has displayed most pominently. Usually, this is Hoya. What are your favorite filter brands?

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dennykyser Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 672	Just went to look my 100 2.0 has a canon and so does my 28-90 4.5 go figure, probaly the filter on that lens is worth more than the lens. Got that with my Elan 7e and found out how poor it is when I put it on my 10D. Is Canon a good quality filter? (UV) __________________ 1Ds Mark III,1D Mark III, 5D II Canon 16-35 f/2.8L, 24-70 f/2.8 L, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.2 L, 24-105 f/4L IS, 50 f/1.4, 300 2.8 L IS 580 EX II (2) Quantum T5D-R flash (2) http://www.kyserphoto.com

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ilya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 1,058	I have a B+W for 28-135IS Canon Haze UV-1 Glass Filter (L-39 Sharp Cut) for the 70-200 2.8 IS Sunpak UV for the 17-40L Sunpak UV for the 75-300IS Yes, you can say I got it wrong, I have expensive stuff for the 28-135 (inexpensive) lense, and cheap filter for the 17-40L. That's true. I don't really notice the diff; and if its a critical shot, I"ll take off the filter in any case. I am planning to get something better for the 17-40 though. __________________ 1D Mark II and stuff

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25th of January 2004 (Sun)	#2
CoolToolGuy Boosting Ruler Sales Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 4,164	I like B+W, but Hoya (especially the Multi-Coated) is probably very close. The latest thing (that I have noticed) is the 'slim' filter designed to prevent vignetting. If you are entirely digital, this is not worth chasing, since the crop factor reduces the Angle Of View. Nice idea for film, though (and perhaps the EF-S lens). Have Fun Rick

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perror Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 13	I'm using B+W on my 28-135 and the rest are using Hoya. I like the B+W mainly because of the MRC coat which makes it really easy to clean..

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Yarin Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Guttenberg, NJ Posts: 125	Any comments on Tiffen?

8th of May 2006 (Mon)	#12
c_canade Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Posts: 1	Re: From a related thread: Best UV filter brand? I realize this is an old post but it warrented a reply Tiffen are not coated and more prone to lens flare - (use lens hood) As far as Bob Atkins UV tests : "This last plot makes the order of UV absorbing effectiveness quite clear * The Tiffen Haze-1 is best. It's a neutral filter so color balance is unaffected. * Next is the Tiffen 812. Good UV blocking if you also want a warming filter * The Hoya 81B warming filter is quite similar to the Tiffen 812. * The Hoya UV filter comes next, neutral, but with 2 stops of UV blocking. * The B+W KR1.5 gives about 1.5 stops of UV blocking with slight warming. * The Tiffen polarizer gives less than a stop of UV blocking - but that's not why you use a polarizer! * The B+W UV and Hoya 1B aren't very effective UV blockers. The 1B is slightly warming * The three "generics" and the Tiffen UV protector are pretty useless for blocking UV, though they may make fine, neutral, lens protectors." the later was taken from the above Bob Atkins link and was Last Modified 05/13/2005 18:30:19 so it should be still a usfull and fairly upto date test resource for UV Filters. Personally, I'd like to see several other commercial grade as well as some other pro filters added to this UV filter test to make it more complete - but that is was all i found with a quick browse. chase

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