Recommendation: Filter for premium lenses

[cton0385]

First of all, many thanks goes towards everyone who inputted my thread last week. I am set on the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L mk II lens.

Next up is a filter for these nice lens. I have read some incidents where the sharpness degrades with these lens when a filter is placed on it. Some say there is no need to get a filter for these lens as the glass on these are more superior than the glass most filters have to offer.

I am looking at B+W filters, but there are so many out there. Are there any general purpose quality filters?

Is this one any good? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/B-W-F-PRO-VIP-GOLD-MRC-UV-Filter-Made-Germany-77mm-/370530232324?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item564552a804

I'd generally like the idea of filters as I can at least replace the filter if it gets scratched.

Thanks!

[dr croubie]

I've never heard of that "gold" version, but if it's B+W and MRC, you can't go wrong.
This is what i've got on my 70-300L, it protects, it blocks UV, it's easy to clean, it doesn't ruin IQ, couldn't ask for more (although make sure you buy the right size for your lens).

[Michael_pfh]

B&W filters are great, definitely worth the premium over other brands.

[revup67]

I used this review to acquire my UV's...note the Hoya HMC UV came in first and about half the cost of the B&Wand no degradation on the final photo.  Tiffens' ranked dead last.

http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html

The best service and prices in the US on these are through Event Cameras on Ebay.  Ask for Ben - the guy knows his stuff and responds to all emails.  If you need a polarizer the same site offers Marumi DHG Super as second place along with with B&W which was the highest rated (both very close)

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

[wickidwombat]

I cant see any difference between my Hoya Pro1D, Hoya HMC, Kenko Zeta, or B+W filters they are all good, i've never tried a tiffen due to the bad press they get

[marekjoz]

I used this review to acquire my UV's...note the Hoya HMC UV came in first and about half the cost of the B&Wand no degradation on the final photo.  Tiffens' ranked dead last.

http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html

The best service and prices in the US on these are through Event Cameras on Ebay.  Ask for Ben - the guy knows his stuff and responds to all emails.  If you need a polarizer the same site offers Marumi DHG Super as second place along with with B&W which was the highest rated (both very close)

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

The site with tests is credible. The only thing you have to consider yourself was not addressed in the test: how easy it is to clean specific filter and if it is not easy then how will the dust and dirt left on filter degrade overall IQ. I use several Hoyas from the test and unfortunatelly they are not easy to clean.

[lexonio]

Have anyone tried Hoya HD filters? I like my protective one.

[cton0385]

Thank you guys. I ended up ordering this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280760580759

[swiss]

I would suggest to buy the normal f-pro from B+W. I don't think that there is a viewable difference to the (limited) Gold-Series. 
Don't forget that you also should have a polarizing and probably some gray (ND) filters in premium quality.

[neuroanatomist]

Thank you guys. I ended up ordering this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280760580759

Out of curiouslty, why?  The B+W MRC UV is fine (I use them on all my lenses).  For the 70-200mm, the standard F-Pro mount is fine.  Just not sure why you'd need/want the Hoya HMC slim filter.  Note tht of Hoya's several lines, the HMC is not of similar quality to the B+W (their Super HMC is, as are some others).

[lol]

A bit late perhaps, but I don't see the point behind that listing? Why sell two different UV filters as a bundle?

The Hoya HMC UV(C) in my testing is great as a budget filter, but I'd go for Hoya HD on the high end. The coatings on the HD have better anti-reflection properties and reportedly are easier to clean, although I've not really needed to do any of that myself.

[vuilang]

with so many thing being fake on Ebay, I would recommend you to avoid buying the filter from EBay. you wouldnt be able to tell from genuine vs Fake.. right?. (get it from B&H or Adorama)

[Jamesy]

I have a Hoya Super Pro-1 on my 17-55 and really like it but I always wondered how it fared against a similar B+W. Would the B+W MRC be a comparable filter to my Hoya?

[Dylan777]

I have same lens and the filter I have is B+W #007M Protection Clear MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) Filter.  It was a RIGHT decision for me....the filter is so CLEAR.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475495-REG/B_W_661001705_77mm_007_Protection_Clear.html

Good luck,
Dylan

[neuroanatomist]

I have same lens and the filter I have is B+W #007M Protection Clear MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) Filter.  It was a RIGHT decision for me....the filter is so CLEAR.

For a dSLR, there's no difference between a clear filter and a UV filter.