Filters Canon v B & W v Hoya

Ozrockrat

Not trying to start a bun fight here but I am buying a few UV filters for new lens. I was going with Canon UV-1 filters but a couple of suppliers suggested (didn't stock Canon) B&W or Hoya at widely varying prices.

Are the canon filters any good?

What are the benefits of the (3 times the price) B&W filters.

Thanks in advance
Bevan

Khaos

B+W are sturdy,solid, made of brass and are less likely to get stuck on your lens. It's what I own.

That being said, I only would use Circular Polarizers and Neutral Density filters.

UV only when you are in a situation and there is blowing sand, water, or such. Use the lens hood to protect your lens.

TOF guy

Here is a good summary of what makes a filter more expensive than another, and how it can affect a picture:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=15315064

I don't know much myself about Canon filters (the one Canon optical device that I own is a 77mm Canon 500Dclose-up lens . And it is quite a hunk of glass ). I know Hoya's and Nikon's to be very good, but B&W and Heliopan are still considered the best of the best because they fullfil better than any other make the demanding list of requirements listed in the link above.

Thierry

luckyrwe

I use Heliopan consistently. I used to get whatever filter I could and I would have a different brand on each lens. Not saying that there are color differences in the filters, but why take that chance?

Ozrockrat

Thanks guys


Looks like the wallet will take another hit

COmbination of hood protection / polarizer / good UV filter changed to suit the shooting conditions seems to be the way I will go.