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07/04/2007 04:14:26 PM · #1 |
Any thoughts/comments on filters?
Specifically:
Canon
Hoya
Tiffen
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07/04/2007 04:26:56 PM · #2 |
Filters can be thought of as lenses. There are cheap ones and expensive ones.
When you use a filter, you are adding another piece of glass (or plastic in some cases) to the front of your lens. Cheap glass/plastic is just that. More expensive filters have coatings that reduce glare/reflectivity and are made of higher quality 'clear' glass.
I'm a big fan of the Hoya multi-coated filters. There are only three types of filters that I use though. I have a couple of UV filters that I keep on my espensive lenses, a set of neutral density filters, and a circular polarizer.
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07/04/2007 04:53:54 PM · #3 |
I remember reading somewhere that Canon-filters are rebranded Hoya-filters but ofcourse... I can't find where I've read it.
Anyway, I've always been satisfied with Hoya. As well as Tiffen. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
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07/04/2007 07:02:00 PM · #4 |
John, what brand do you recommend?
Erik, thanks.
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07/05/2007 12:22:44 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by ButterflySis:
John, what brand do you recommend?
Erik, thanks. |
The brand you choose isn't that important. Just make sure you are buying a glass multi-coated filter. Hoya and Tiffen both make them.
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07/05/2007 06:48:51 PM · #6 |
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