Hoya UV filters - HMC or Pro-1 D ?

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general question when buying UV filters

""HOYA HMC filters are recommended for enhancing the performance of multicoated lenses, ...for use with ... digital cameras""

but - is it worth spending "nearly three times" as much to get the Pro-1 Digital MHC range

Hoya say ....
HOYA PRO 1 DIGITAL FILTERS have also newly formulated multi-coatings specially designed for the digital cameras CCD and CMOS sensors reducing stray reflections and unwanted refracted light to a minimum.

I read somewhere someone said they couldn't see any difference ?...
thanks
 
This may not be of much help but for the first time in god knows how many years i purchased a filter for one of my lenses last month. I hate the thought of degrading my image quality with a filter so prefer to use a hood.
However after a purchase of a 17-55 2.8(canon) lens i was advised to use a filter as they are known to suck in dust through the front element fitting. I purchased the Pro-1 U.V and have snapped off quite a few shots with and without the filter fitted. I cant find any sign of degredation of image quality with the filter,in fact pictures taken outside look a little better with the filter and any flare seems to be controlled a little better.
Hope this helps a little
 
I cant find any sign of degradation of image quality with the filter, in fact pictures taken outside look a little better with the filter and any flare seems to be controlled a little better

thanks .. I'll get one.. will have to move it between my 3 lens as I use them
 
Shop around for the Pro 1D's since you cn get them heavily discounted. I bought mine from Camera King via Amazon marketplace if it helps.
 
Yardbent said:
I cant find any sign of degradation of image quality with the filter, in fact pictures taken outside look a little better with the filter and any flare seems to be controlled a little better

thanks .. I'll get one.. will have to move it between my 3 lens as I use them
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For your lenses I'd probably go for 3 "simple" genuine HMCs. They are really cracking filters, and don't degrade Ls at all. It is just too much hassle putting on and off, and they get fingerprints marks too easily that way

I wouldn't bother with FDs as they already cost less than some filters, and they won't improve the quality much. CPL could be something to think about for actually adding effects.
 
daugirdas said:
For your lenses I'd probably go for 3 "simple" genuine HMCs. They are really cracking filters, and don't degrade Ls at all. It is just too much hassle putting on and off, and they get fingerprints marks too easily that way

I wouldn't bother with FDs as they already cost less than some filters, and they won't improve the quality much. CPL could be something to think about for actually adding effects.
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er.. understand about HMC and fingerprints - but what is "Ls"

what are "FDs"

I do have a Hoya Pro-1 Digital MC C-PL so ok there
 
Also worth noting the pro1d's and HD's (more expensive still) have a lower profile and lens caps fit much better in them. Defo worth shopping round. I got my last pro 1D at a very good price. Can't remember where though.
 
zooxanthellae said:
This may not be of much help but for the first time in god knows how many years i purchased a filter for one of my lenses last month. I hate the thought of degrading my image quality with a filter so prefer to use a hood.
However after a purchase of a 17-55 2.8(canon) lens i was advised to use a filter as they are known to suck in dust through the front element fitting.
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That is an intended part of the design. The lens has to suck air in somewhere and behind the front element any dust is easier to clean. You can even do it yourself (three screws). If you seal the front, the lens is forced to draw in air from elsewhere, possibly making it harder to remove any dust. Or it may suck air in from the mirror box and when it squirts it out again, dust is blown towards the sensor.

I purchased the Pro-1 U.V and have snapped off quite a few shots with and without the filter fitted. I cant find any sign of degredation of image quality with the filter,in fact pictures taken outside look a little better with the filter and any flare seems to be controlled a little better.
Hope this helps a little
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That is impossible. A good quality filter might not impair quality much, but it will impair quality. Bright lights at night are particularly prone - try that with and without the filter.

If you must use a protection filter, because there's muck in the air like sea spray, then use a good one. Hoya HD is best IMHO.

Personally, I never use a protection filter unless I have to. I prefer a lens hood for protection, and that actually does improve image quality.
 
Oli R C said:
Also worth noting the pro1d's and HD's (more expensive still) have a lower profile and lens caps fit much better in them.
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darrenb said:
watch for vignetting at ultra wide angeles with the HMC due to its higher profile.....
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HoppyUK said:
If you must use a protection filter, because there's muck in the air like sea spray, then use a good one. Hoya HD is best IMHO.
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thanks all for the input ........the overall feeling seems to be "no filter"
so I'll go that route and see if [with poor eyesight!] i can see a difference

I found a "Hoya HD Protection" filter on an old Canon lens so will have that for the beach ! .............again ..:thumbs:
 
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