topaz or Nik software

I'm looking for a B&W plug in wondering which is better between Nik and topaz .. I understand Nik is a complete package that's ok, if I go topaz I may get one or 2 of the other items ... I missed the black Friday sale on topaz and the full package is now out of my range but maybe 2 or 3 items , but its mainly the b/w I'm looking for .also anyone had experience of the topaz mask package ..any better than using the refine in PShop/lightroom ? thanks Phil

I think NIK's Silver Efex Pro is defacto standard for B&W conversion.

Thank you Herculeorama . much appreciated

Nik. Agree - the industry standard. Plus its the most suported. Note that there are free downloadable presets for Nik products all over the internet, some of them quite good.

I would definitely say Nik hands down, I own both as well as onOne Photostudio 8 and RadLab products and the most used are Nik and RadLab I would say!

NIK is the way to go and the other items that come with it adds to the overall package.
I also use the Onone PPS 7.5 and BETA 8 and they work good but I do like to ability to look at each zone that NIK provides.

NIK, no question, love it

Nik it is pressed the button .... thank you to all who gave insight

How do you like it so far? I've used Nik for years and love it!

loving it very intuitive ..

Pro Contrast under Color Efex is probably one of my favorites!