Any reason to try BW filters over Hoya?

I own a couple Hoya Pro-1 filters and I've been pretty satisfied with their quality.

But I hear great things about BW filters, and I was wondering if it's worth veering away from Hoya to go BW. I'm willing to bet that I won't be able to tell the different but I just want to be open to other options. I become a creature of habit. lol

Specifically, I was looking at ND filters.

Thanks!

B+W filters have brass instead of aluminum rings so they are a bit less prone to seizing. Some people claim the B+W ones are also easier to clean than the equivalent Hoya's. Optically a multi-coated Hoya Pro-1 is going to be pretty much as good as a multi-coated B+W.

If you're happy with your Hoya's then there is no reason to change IMO.

Bob_A wrote in post #12467816
B+W filters have brass instead of aluminum rings so they are a bit less prone to seizing. Some people claim the B+W ones are also easier to clean than the equivalent Hoya's. Optically a multi-coated Hoya Pro-1 is going to be pretty much as good as a multi-coated B+W.

If you're happy with your Hoya's then there is no reason to change IMO.

you're going to get a whole different argument from a lot of people here. there was a post showing the differences in the filters. i own a bunch of Hoyas and I'd say if you're happy with them, stick with them. B+Ws are excellent products and i can confirm they are less prone to scratches and seizing. I'd buy a B+W the next time you actually need a filter; but dunno if I'd buy another one of the same type just to find out if you'll notice the difference.

jnaks wrote in post #12467844
you're going to get a whole different argument from a lot of people here. there was a post showing the differences in the filters. i own a bunch of Hoyas and I'd say if you're happy with them, stick with them. B+Ws are excellent products and i can confirm they are less prone to scratches and seizing. I'd buy a B+W the next time you actually need a filter; but dunno if I'd buy another one of the same type just to find out if you'll notice the difference.

Well, I made my post as someone who only has B+W filters. I use an "if it isn't broke don't change it" approach ... so if the Hoya's are working well enough for the OP why change?

I use b+h and am happy. If I were using Hoya and was happy, I wouldn't change.

Bob_A wrote in post #12467816
B+W filters have brass instead of aluminum rings so they are a bit less prone to seizing. Some people claim the B+W ones are also easier to clean than the equivalent Hoya's. Optically a multi-coated Hoya Pro-1 is going to be pretty much as good as a multi-coated B+W.

If you're happy with your Hoya's then there is no reason to change IMO.

I didint know Hoyas werent brass. IMO brass is the only way to go!

Only Heliopan and B+W (made by lens makers Rodenstock and Schneider, respectively) have brass filter rings. What with the widespread use of composite/plastic in lens barrels in order to beat the cost of metal, the need for the non-binding characteristics of brass are greatly reduced compared to 20 years ago when lenses were still made with metal bodies!

Perhaps, but are there any advantages to aluminum over brass as used here? I can't think of any.

Even foregoing stacking - Brass, sometimes advantageous. Aluminum, never advantageous?

Well my HD polarizer broke...the glass can spin freely within the ring(while the ring stays stationary. I moved to B+W nano/MRC filters and haven't looked back.

Had the same thing happen to my Hoya. I spun mine and it tightened back up though =)

I think it's worth buying for the brass rings. Other than that, 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. I only have 2 filters, 1 of each brand so am not a filter expert.

Call and chat with the people at www.2filter.com. They are exceptionally knowlegdeable, and handle both Hoya and B+W. There prices are better than most other than HK knockoffs.

tvphotog wrote in post #12476590
Call and chat with the people at www.2filter.com. They are exceptionally knowlegdeable, and handle both Hoya and B+W. There prices are better than most other than HK knockoffs.

But 2filter.com had a falling out with Hoya and no longer carries that brand of filter

I use ''Hoya Clear Pro 1 Digital Multi Coated'' Filters on all my lenses, and have zero complaints, soooooo easy to clean...............I would suggest to anyone, if you don't have an issue with your filter, there is no reason to change brands, if you get a new lens or a filter breaks, then by all means, try out a new brand. Both are good brands in my opinion

Wilt wrote in post #12476607
But 2filter.com had a falling out with Hoya and no longer carries that brand of filter

My mistake, wasn't aware of that.