Which Filter?

[Snake Man]

Just about to order a filter but I'm unsure of the difference between the Hoya 77mm Super HMC Pro 1 UV (O) Filter and the Hoya 77mm Digital Multi-Coated (DMC) Pro1 UV Filter.

Which is the best one to go for?

Cheers.

 

[Shak]

The DMC filter. It's also known as a Pro 1D filter.

 

[WanderingMind]

Is it for protection only?

I went for a Hoya pro1d protector - they are much cheaper than the uv filters.

http://www.hoyafilter.com/products/hoya/pro1d-02.html

 

[Snake Man]

The DMC filter. It's also known as a Pro 1D filter.

Cheers.

Is it for protection only?

I went for a Hoya pro1d protector - they are much cheaper than the uv filters.

http://www.hoyafilter.com/products/hoya/pro1d-02.html

It is mainly for protection but I shoot mostly outdoors so UV is useful for me.

 

[Canon Bob]

It is mainly for protection but I shoot mostly outdoors so UV is useful for me.

AFAIK
Digital sensors pretty much fail to capture anything from the UV spectrum so the UV properties of the filter aren't really worth paying for. Unless you going for an effects filter or polariser then the clear filters will offer protection and are cheaper.
If you intend to use the lens for film as well then the UV is worth the extra.

Bob

 

[Snake Man]

AFAIK
Digital sensors pretty much fail to capture anything from the UV spectrum so the UV properties of the filter aren't really worth paying for. Unless you going for an effects filter or polariser then the clear filters will offer protection and are cheaper.
If you intend to use the lens for film as well then the UV is worth the extra.

Bob

Interesting. I really didn't know that. You have just saved me a few bucks. Cheers.