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Q. which close-up filter

Asked by Amy Scott (K=290) on 6/4/2004

A salesman at B&H told me that a Hoya close-up filter is just as good as a Canon. Is it true?

Scott McFadden (K=5663) - Comment Date 6/4/2004

Depends on whether the canon ones a multi coated.
Probably will be.
So its most likely false.

Not so sure about canon though I know nikon closeups of certain values can be up to 1/3rd of a stop more bright than the hoya.
Also multicoated ones are sharper and therefor degrade your lens less than non multi coated varietys.

I do know for sure that whichever the choice you make always be sure to keep it double clean.

Amy Scott (K=290) - Comment Date 6/4/2004

Are you saying the Hoya is not multi-coated? Canon has a double element achromatic design. Is that what you mean by mult-coated? Also, what do you mean by degrading the lens?

Neil Dolman (K=26883) - Comment Date 6/4/2004

Hi Amy, i use Hoya filters and they are multicoated! I can't speak for Canon though.
I'm happy with the Hoya filter. Look up Hoya in Google and you will find everything you need to know. best wishes, Neil

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