1st time buying filters

[alfa147x]

I'm looking for a decent UV and polarizer for my 30D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

those are the 2 lens's I use the most

any recomendations will be great

these are the two im looking at
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bn...WishList&wl=256AC262FE

any idea what type of polarizer i should be looking at?

thanks!
Alfa

 

[alfa147x]

after some research i need a circular polarizer for my DSLR

 

[soydios]

77mm. That's the pro standard. Good news is, you only need to buy one. If you want to use it on a smaller filter thread, use a step-up ring; it's far more convenient and far less pricey than buying a set of filters for every thread size (i.e. 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm).

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: soydios
77mm. That's the pro standard. Good news is, you only need to buy one. If you want to use it on a smaller filter thread, use a step-up ring; it's far more convenient and far less pricey than buying a set of filters for every thread size (i.e. 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm).

good thing both of my lens's are 77mm

 

[lightstar]

i use the same hoya UV filter with the matching circular polarizer-- good quality stuff

 

[996GT2]

Not to threadjack or anything...but how much real difference is there between a non multicoated UV filter and a multicoated one? I have a Hoya 77mm UV, but it's a G-series, not an HMC.

 

[GTaudiophile]

They are expensive, but I recommend B+W.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: 996GT2
Not to threadjack or anything...but how much real difference is there between a non multicoated UV filter and a multicoated one? I have a Hoya 77mm UV, but it's a G-series, not an HMC.

It can be a huge difference. I was like WTF on my Hoya 77mm UV (Green case with a sailboat) on my 70-200 2.8. I took the lens out for a spin when I first got it, I had the filter lying around, don't remember buying it. I was about to assume I had a soft copy of my new lens.
I took off the filter for some more shots, and it turns out, it was the filter screwing it up.
I promptly bought a Hoya MC filter (black case). Can get pricey at 77mm, but it's totally worth it.

 

[angry hampster]

YOu don't need UV filters if you're not shooting in dusty wind or rain. I never use them, don't even own any. If you've got a hood, it will serve as ample protection for your front element. Always buy multicoated filters. Standard CPL filters (not multicoated) will produce muted colors with crap contrast, and are very prone to flaring.

Also, order from HVstar, it'll save you money.
http://hvstar.com/

 

[GoSharks]

Hoya/Kenko (same company) Pro1 D from HVstar.

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: GoSharks
Hoya/Kenko (same company) Pro1 D from HVstar.

Is there a big difference between the Hoya Pro1D filters and the Hoya HMC ones? From what I can see, both are multicoated and permit 97% light transmittance. The SuperHMC filters go up to 99.7%, but they cost $100+ per 77mm filter...

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: GoSharks
Hoya/Kenko (same company) Pro1 D from HVstar.

Is there a big difference between the Hoya Pro1D filters and the Hoya HMC ones? From what I can see, both are multicoated and permit 97% light transmittance. The SuperHMC filters go up to 99.7%, but they cost $100+ per 77mm filter...

No.

 

[996GT2]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: 996GT2

Originally posted by: GoSharks
Hoya/Kenko (same company) Pro1 D from HVstar.

Is there a big difference between the Hoya Pro1D filters and the Hoya HMC ones? From what I can see, both are multicoated and permit 97% light transmittance. The SuperHMC filters go up to 99.7%, but they cost $100+ per 77mm filter...

No.

Sweet; looks like I will be getting the Hoya HMC circular polarizer then for my Sigma

 

[alfa147x]

Iv got to say I HATE HVSTAR.com the navigation sucks ...
so how are these for their price?
http://hvstar.net/index.asp?Pa...on=VIEWPROD&ProdID=680

http://hvstar.net/index.asp?Pa...ion=VIEWPROD&ProdID=14

 

[angry hampster]

Do you really need a UV? Do you find yourself shooting into the rain or in sandy conditions often?

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Do you really need a UV? Do you find yourself shooting into the rain or in sandy conditions often?

Kinda, football games

Im willing to sacrifice IQ for the extra peace of mind
My parents don't let me spend any $ i make at my job on my camera so these lens's took for ever to save up for

 

[Jawo]

I have been very pleased with the B+W MRC KSM Circular Polarizer that I got from HvStar a year ago....their shipping is high, but prices incredibly cheap!

 

[ivan2]

Originally posted by: GoSharks
Hoya/Kenko (same company) Pro1 D from HVstar.

Back in China Kenko filter is about half the price of Hoya, I bought a slim 77mm multicoat (6 or 8 layers i forgot) Kenko CPL for about 50 usd. The dealer, who also sold Hoya, told me that the quality were similar but because hoya was targeted to US market so it was priced as such.

I am not sure about the other brand but the Kenko we bought seems to have some QA problem, we were going to buy 2 filters but we end up opening 4 packs them because 2 has a small dust spot that can not be removed. I am however very pleased by the price and performance.