HOYA UV Filters, 2 types whats the difference

[Paul-H]

Hi all

I was looking to get some UV filter and was going to go with good old hoya Filters but noticed that they list two types without going into detail as to the difference.

So UV (C) and UV (O) whats the difference and which is the best to get. The (C) version is in a slimmer frame but other than that whats the difference.

http://www.hoyafilter.com/hoya/products/generalfilters/uv0/

http://www.hoyafilter.com/hoya/products/generalfilters/uvcslimframe/

Thanks

Paul

 

[Digisatman]

Found on the Interweb
A technical service rep from the US Hoya distributor gave this answer: "In the HMC line, the UV(C) is the replacement for the UV(0). The main difference is that the UV(C) is a slim filter."

But also this
UV(C) = UV is coated onto the glass

UV(0) = UV is built into the glass

It looks like the UV(C) softens the image while the UV(O) retains the sharpness.

 

[Paul-H]

Thanks

Paul

 

[odd jim]

They will both degrade your images.

One more than the other...