Which Filter is the Best?

[Benjamin]

Sean,


One thing that I notice recently is the Hoya HD filters. I saw them on sale on Amazon for very expensive. The new HD (harded glasses) filters are top of the line filters that Hoya makes, better than the Pro1 D series. Their CPL HD seems to loose less light than a normal CPL (which is about 2 stops) and their glass is very tough. Another improvement is that they are designed to be super easy to clean, see this video to have a better idea. I was completely like [:O] when I watched the video. The HD filters are more expensive than B&W MRC filters, but I do think that they are worth every penny now.


I'll buy into the HD ones when I'm having any of my lenses upgraded.

[Sean Setters]

I just watched the video...and that is impressive.

[Colin]

If somebody's willing to provide one for me, I'll bet $20 I can put a 400 grain arrow right through it []


Hey, that gives me an idea of what to do with those extra Tiffen filters I've got left over.


With digital photography, does anybody see a use for non-multi-coated filters?

[Rodger]

With digital photography, does anybody see a use for non-multi-coated filters?

You can give them to poor students that spent the last 3 days looking for a second job to fun a 70-200 and strobe kit []

[Sean Setters]

lol @Rodger


I'm so glad I didn't pick up photography until I was out of college. I couldn't have had this much fun [with photography] while being that poor.

[Rodger]

haha I still manage to have fun. And knowing that I am funding upgrades to my kit while I work is a great way to stay positive on the job. Even if I am still clearing leftover Indian food off of plates. haha

[Daniel Browning]

Even if I am still clearing leftover Indian food off of plates.

I thought I had it bad in college, eating potatoes and ramen to save money, but eating other peoples' leftovers to have money for photography is *really* hardcore.

[Colin]

With digital photography, does anybody see a use for non-multi-coated filters?

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That's what Adorama wanted to do with them too, but I didn't want to just give them away to strangers.


What filter sizes do you need? I'll look and see if I've got anything you might find useful. If you want it, it's yours, IF you promise to use them. I don't want to just give them away for somebody else to sell. I've got some B+W non-multi-coated as well, but I think they're all 77mm, which means you'll need to be going the 2.8 route for your 70-200, I believe..... []

[Rodger]

Oh no I would use them for sure. But if you would rather sell them that is completely understandable.


You're right. My current filter sizes are 52mm, 58mm and will be 67mm. (Ahh I'd love f/2.8 for my 70-200 but I see a strobe kit + f/4 as moreusefulat the moment).


If you have any that fit my sizes and feel generous the email is obleyr@gmail.com

[Colin]

I've only got a 52mm Calumet in that range...


Yours if you want it.