Filter Experiences: B+W UV-Haze NON MRC vs Hoya HMC UV vs Tiffen UV Protection

I started into DSLR about a year ago and bought back then filters I could afford. Now that I'm getting more serious I want to ensure I have decent UV filters, but I'm still on a budget. My filter and lens set up:

• 17-55 f/2.8 with B+W UV-Haze 1x filter (no MRC wording) on the inner filter so I'm assuming not multi coated
  
• 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 with Tiffen UV Protection

http://www.kenandchris​tine.com/gallery/10543​87_ucZqa/1

[Tiffen = Hoya double coated] < [Hoya HMC = Hoya Pro 1 Digital] < Hoya HD < [Hoya SHMC = B+W MRC]

Wilt wrote in post #11051574
http://www.kenandchris​tine.com/gallery/10543​87_ucZqa/1

[Tiffen = Hoya double coated] < [Hoya HMC = Hoya Pro 1 Digital] < Hoya HD < [Hoya SHMC = B+W MRC]

Thanks Wilt! I've actually come across this article before and forgot about it. Convinced me to step up to Hoya HMC at least.

I guess the next question is where does the B+W UV filter fit in, given it's not multi coated?? Do I keep or replace it?

I have the impression B+W is generally top quality what with brass construction and quality glass. Does this make my non coated one better than some multi coated brands or just simply the best of the non coated and inferior to all multicoated?

Maybe lenstip has answered my question?? http://www.lenstip.com …_results_and_su​mmary.html What i think is the same as my B+W filter is ranked 11th!

minstral wrote in post #11051851
I guess the next question is where does the B+W UV filter fit in, given it's not multi coated?? Do I keep or replace it?

I have the impression B+W is generally top quality what with brass construction and quality glass. Does this make my non coated one better than some multi coated brands or just simply the best of the non coated and inferior to all multicoated?

I don't know how bad the non-MRC filter would be...frankly I didn't know they existed. Perhaps they exist, (like the non-brass B+W) for users in third world countries to afford.

As for the second question, pure speculation on my part but I think your assessment is right on.

Wilt wrote in post #11051892
I don't know how bad the non-MRC filter would be...frankly I didn't know they existed. Perhaps they exist, (like the non-brass B+W) for users in third world countries to afford.

https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=1412712&p​ostcount=2 suggests they do exist. I bought my filter on a trip to NYC from Adorama so I'm confident it's legit http://www.adorama.com​/BW77UV.html

I was a newbie back then, if I'd known more I would've sprung for the Hoyas

minstral wrote in post #11052000
https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=1412712&p​ostcount=2 suggests they do exist. I bought my filter on a trip to NYC from Adorama so I'm confident it's legit http://www.adorama.com​/BW77UV.html

I was a newbie back then, if I'd known more I would've sprung for the Hoyas

I did not doubt their existence. I stated that perhaps the reason for their existence was for sales in price sensitive third-world economies.

I don't use a UV filter at all. In the windy season here in New Mexico the sand and grit can blow something fierce. Then, I'll use one of these:

http://www.hoyafilter.​com/products/hoya/pro1​d-02.html

Does a haze UV filter look less clear & sharp than regular muli-coated UV filter ?

Picard, read the link which is posted in Post #2...it shows you the harm to contrast caused by any filter with inferior coating

Depending on size, you can get B+W MRC filters in alloy rings at a big discount from the brass ringed version. I'd go for the MRC wherever possible and you can get alloy versions from vendor Maxsaver on eBay. I've bought several and they are genuine B+W.