Hoya UV filters?

dantambokdantambok Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
edited March 11, 2011 in Accessories
I was planning on getting Hoya UV filters, my question is..

Is there really a difference in buying the multi-coated vs HD hardened glass(8 layer) one?
is there a difference in color, contrast, sharpness and etc.

input would be appreciated. Thank You! :D
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2011
    I have both, have not noticed any loss in IQ except lens flare. No proper comparison between both, i bought HD for my 70-200 for the strength and easy to clean.

    A must have for all lenses! If you still want to see some comparison i will try to do that tomorrow.
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  • dantambokdantambok Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2011
    Thank you. If you think that it is a must have then i must have it to! :)
    No need to post comparisons :D
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  • MomaZunkMomaZunk Registered Users Posts: 421 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2011
    I noticed a difference in exposure when I went from Super HMC to the HD U/V on my 18-200 3.5-5.6 lens. Can't remember how much.
    The polarizer passes ALOT more light. No more ND filter effect.
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  • dantambokdantambok Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2011
    MomaZunk wrote: »
    I noticed a difference in exposure when I went from Super HMC to the HD U/V on my 18-200 3.5-5.6 lens. Can't remember how much.
    The polarizer passes ALOT more light. No more ND filter effect.

    thank you for that reply. I guess the HD is the best :D
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2011
    I no longer use "protective" filters due to the loss of a lens caused by the shattered filter scratching my lens so bad it was useless.....now that being said....if just have to have a screw in filter, make sure that the filter is brass, if the threads are steel or aluminum they will seize onto the lens....I had to remove 2 with water pump pliers (16inch channel locks) to get them loose from other lenses after the one was damaged......I would only use rectangular Lee or Singh Ray filters for special effects.....Singh Ray has a Galen Rowell line of filters for Landscape use........I have not had any type of damage to lens since that one time over 25+ yrs ago.....also if it is dust you are trying to keep off the lens that filter will not keep it ALL off only part of it and what it does keep off is going to work its way down into the threads and even with a brass filter will make getting it off real hard......sorta like the lug nuts on a car...when you tighten them they will come right off again with out trouble but after a few thousand miles they seem to be 10 times harder coming off due to junk (dirt) in the threads.......

    I also do not carry a lens with the lens cap on it, they stay safely tucked away with the lens bag....but the lens hood is always on the lens...........................
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  • insanefredinsanefred Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2011
    So far I have been impressed by Hoya HD filters. I am about to test the impact resistance iloveyou.gif. Now all I need is a good video camera for this. The S-HMC and HMC's are a bitch to clean, the standard are ok but no the best quality.
    The Hoya HD uv seems to be MORE neutral than Nikons NC filters too.
  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2011
    The coated filters are annoying to clean :P I have the Hoya HMC and B+W F-Pro MRC, I like them both. I rarely take them off. The coating however is super-durable, I once caught some candy or something on the B+W filter and thought it was it a gash or a scratch so I rubbed that sucker out with a bunch of different things including my finger nails, it removed the crusty precipitate and the filter still looks new. I'd say that is worth every penny.
  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited March 10, 2011
    Listen to what Art is saying about brass mounted filters folks. Quality costs more up front, but at some point will pay for itself. B&W filters are worth their premium prices. Aluminum . . . no more for me.
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2011
    Icebear wrote: »
    Listen to what Art is saying about brass mounted filters folks. Quality costs more up front, but at some point will pay for itself. B&W filters are worth their premium prices. Aluminum . . . no more for me.

    Nose grease is real cheap! And readily available. Right in front of your eyes, in fact!:D

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  • DreadnoteDreadnote Registered Users Posts: 634 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2011
    dantambok wrote: »
    I was planning on getting Hoya UV filters, my question is..

    Is there really a difference in buying the multi-coated vs HD hardened glass(8 layer) one?
    is there a difference in color, contrast, sharpness and etc.

    input would be appreciated. Thank You! :D

    I've had nothing but good experiences with the HD Filters. For whatever it is worth, here is what Rockwell thinks of them: http://www.kenrockwell.com/hoya/hd-filters.htm

    And here is some info pertaining to some others for comparison purposes: http://www.kenrockwell.com/hoya/filters.htm

    I'm sure many will disagree but I think it's worth a look.
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