Chris Goodman
(K=1078) - Comment Date 3/27/2004
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I can't suggest a good UV filter because I think they are a waste of money. What I can suggest in brands. Hoya is good as long as you get the multicoated, B+W comes to mind, pretty much if you get on the B&H website and look around, you will find something that will work for you.
Stay away from quantray, sunpack, etc...
As I heard someone around here say, "Your lens is only as good as the glass you put infront of it."
Hope that helps.
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Brandon Henley
(K=562) - Comment Date 3/28/2004
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I agree with Chris to stay away from Quantray and Sunpack. I use Hoya S-HMC filters. I'm quite satisfied with them. My UV filter is the clearest I've ever seen. At most angles I can't even see the glass... However, as Chris said, make sure to get the HMC or S-HMC filters. the S-HMC are well worth the price difference in my opinion.
-Brandon
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Eveline Shih-Pitcairn
(K=4406) - Comment Date 3/30/2004
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Hoya, Tiffen, or the more expensive brands listed in B&H, Sammy's or other reputable companies. Otherwise, no filter at all.
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Nina Parker
(K=17) - Comment Date 6/8/2004
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In reference to your reply regarding UV filters, can you explain what HMC and S-HMC means? Thanks.
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Brandon Henley
(K=562) - Comment Date 6/8/2004
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HMC filters are multi-coated with three layers to each side. An un-coated filter will only transmit about 90% of the light striking it. A single-coated filter improves light transmission to about 95%; HOYA HMC filters average 99% light transmission. S-HMC filters are "Super" HMC filters. 12 layers of Super Multicoating are applied to the surfaces of the Skylight 1B and UV(0) models, which produces an average transmission of 99.7%. Coupled with maximum surface precision, this allows increased resistance to flare and images can be recorded at wide apertures without compromising the performance of your lenses. Hope this helps. -Brandon
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Stuart Mackay
(K=4551) - Comment Date 6/8/2004
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I spoke with Wolf camera and was told that the filters are made by Hoya for Wolf/Ritz Camera and sold under the Quantaray name as their in-store brand. He showed me the stock number which referenced the Quantaray filter as HDMC-UV .... standing for Hoya dual multi-coated....... ???? Does anyone have any Input on this?
Thanks,
Stuart
Thanks,
Stuart
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Chuck Freeman
(K=13616) - Comment Date 6/8/2004
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Hoya, or any well known name. I think Quantaray would be a good filter
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Mark Beltran
(K=32612) - Comment Date 6/9/2004
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Top of the line is Schneider or B+W. Hoya is the best value for the $$.
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