Hoya UV filters

[RLPhoto]

I dont care for Hoya Filters.

B&W is the way to go for the ultimate quality filters.

 

[bornshooter]

i only put filters on when its raining or near the beach etc... put it this way putting a filter no matter what the quality hoya hd b&w doesn't matter its only going to degrade the image quality not going to improve it whether you think you need one for protection is up to you i put my hoods on and take care and touch wood have had no problems yet so for me the filters are off

 

[FTb-n]

Skip the Hoya HMC. The Hoya Pro1 is good, but not great. The Hoya HD s exceptional. It's tough, very easy to clean, and doesn't degrade IQ. Specifically, I recommend the Hoya HD Clear (don't need the UV). I use them on my 17-55 and 70-200L. BHPhoto.com has them. The 58mm is $35 and the 77mm is $55. $55 is a good price, it often hovers near $70 -- which is what I paid and, yes, worth the price.

 

[Ryan708]

I have a 72mm Hoya HMC uv(c) It seems to handle flare well, and is a million times better than a sunpack non-coated POS. I will say a lens-pen cleans filters amazingly. I dont mind quickly attacking a filter to clean it when im not in ideal conditions, I wont do that to a bare lens, and therefore would have a dirty front element more often, not that it is a huge deal. But im kind of anal, I clean the outside of my camera with an old lens brush often

 

[edknuff]

I hate Scott Bourne and everything he stands for with the exception of one thing...
Filters...

"why pay thousands of dollars for high quality optics only to put a $25 coaster in front of it?"

Not a direct quote but close enough...

I use filters on my most expensive glass, for protection.. and the sub $1000 stuff I just go commando.

I only use B+W's XS MRCs with the nano coating... they are the easiest to clean, the most scratch resistant, and optically superior to most other filters.

Lenses were designed to perform at their best with exactly the number of elements they are built with...
If you MUST add another element, don't skimp on the quality.

Ok, I know I'm a "little" late on this thread, but what's with your hatred for Scott Bourne and everything he "stands for"??
I know very little about the guy and I"m hoping to gain some perspective. Thank you. Ed