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Kenko Pro1 vs Hoya Pro1

 
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May 10, 2008 08:52 |  #1

I was wondering if anyone tried Kenko Pro1 before? And whats the difference/how much the difference between Hoya Pro1 and Kenko Pro1 since they are both the same company?

I am thinking of getting a filter for my 10-22mm. B+W is kinda out of my budget even though i know how good is it! :)


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May 10, 2008 09:26 |  #2

Hoyo and Kenko are one and the same company.

I got my filters from http://hvstar.net (external link) it's currently being shipped :-)


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May 10, 2008 09:32 |  #3

If I recall correctly, the Kenko filters are for the home (Japan) market


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May 10, 2008 09:43 |  #4

Roadrunnr wrote in post #5496925 (external link)
Hoyo and Kenko are one and the same company.

I got my filters from http://hvstar.net (external link) it's currently being shipped :-)

yup. they are from the same company.

thinking of ordering from there too! price differences between hoya and kenko is about $20.

So i was thinking if the quality the same? ?!


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May 10, 2008 11:44 |  #5

They are identical.

I have the Kenko Pro-1 and have used the Hoya, same exact thing just one says Kenko and is cheaper ;)


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May 10, 2008 12:25 |  #6

Grentz wrote in post #5497572 (external link)
They are identical.

I have the Kenko Pro-1 and have used the Hoya, same exact thing just one says Kenko and is cheaper ;)

thats great! I am thinking of getting kenko.

so i guess all ur lenses are fitted with kenko? really no IQ difference?


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May 10, 2008 13:42 |  #7

heckcare.der wrote in post #5497721 (external link)
thats great! I am thinking of getting kenko.

so i guess all ur lenses are fitted with kenko? really no IQ difference?

My 24-105, 10-22, and 100-400 (no longer have it) are all 77mm and thus I have a Kenko Pro-1 CPL that I switched between them.

No IQ problems or anything, very happy with it overall. I could not justify paying 3-4x the price for the B+W that is possibly better, but not by much.


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May 10, 2008 13:51 |  #8

I had both the Kenko and Hoya pro 1 CPs at one point and back then there seemed identical. i wouln't hesitate to get the Kenko CP again. I also have Hoya Pro 1 and B+W UV's for use in dusty conditions and really I have no hesitation in using either. Both are very good.


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