CPL filters - DPChallenge Forums

02/24/2008 08:55:20 AM · #1

Hi guys,

I want to buy a Hoya CPL filter and I'm not sure what is the difference/which one is the best between Hoya 77mm Super HMC Pro1 CPL Filter and Hoya 77mm Pro1 Digital Pro1D CPL Filter .

Thanks!
Bianca

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

02/25/2008 03:49:07 AM · #2

bump!

BHuseman

Nikon D750

02/25/2008 03:56:17 AM · #3

I recently bought a Polarizer. I bought the BW 77mm Slim MRC Kassemann (sp?) filter. I am waiting for it to get here. B&H sucks when it comes to shipping to an APO. I ordered it on the 10th and still haven't received it, and the USPS tracking number they provided said it was delivered a day before B&H claimed to have shipped it, and it says it was delivered in West Virginia. Ah, news flash, B&H, but West Virginia is nothing like Korea!

Anyways, I am not the expert on the Hoya filters, but I beleive the biggest difference is in the coatings on the filter. The Pro1D I think has a different coating to reduce reflactions that can cause ghosting/haze/flare, while the other one is not coated the same. These two could be reversed though....Buy the most expensive one though. As people always say, why spend a thousand dollars on a lens and then throw a chiep piece of plastic/glass in front of it. Then again, if you have a cheap lens, then why waste the money....

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

02/25/2008 04:41:42 AM · #4

So basically, Pro1D is not multi coated, right? and multi-coated is better to reduce the reflections.

The filter si for my Canon 10-22mm, and I want a good filter, so the 20euros difference in price it's not a problem.

BHuseman

Nikon D750

02/25/2008 04:51:46 AM · #5

The Pro1D is Digital Multi Coated Hoya

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

02/25/2008 05:10:52 AM · #6

aha! so the Pro1 D are specially desined for digital cameras, whereas the Pro1 also works well with nondigital.

As you can tell, I do not know much about filters, so does the Pro1 allows you to put the cap on? And how about vinetting?
If anyone has used one of those, pls share your experience :)

Thanks!

BHuseman

Nikon D750

02/25/2008 05:13:03 AM · #7

For the lens you have you need to get a Slim or Wide Angle Filter. Depending on the brand some have threads for the cap, others don't.

02/25/2008 05:15:21 AM · #8

They say both are LPF(low profile filter), that allows you to put the cap on and reduce vinetting. So back the initial question: which one is better? :)

Cidpilot

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/25/2008 05:16:18 AM · #9

Originally posted by BHuseman:

...As people always say, why spend a thousand dollars on a lens and then throw a chiep piece of plastic/glass in front of it. Then again, if you have a cheap lens, then why waste the money....

Ahh yes, this old line also begs the question, "why smash the front element of your $1000 lens, when you can just as happily smash the $50 filter?" :)

AlexSaberi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/25/2008 05:17:21 AM · #10

some sales guy in london was saying that the hoya pro is the same as the kenko pro CPL. Basically they are made by the same company and sold under different names. Anyone know anything else about this?

02/25/2008 05:18:48 AM · #11

Originally posted by Cidpilot:

Originally posted by BHuseman:
...As people always say, why spend a thousand dollars on a lens and then throw a chiep piece of plastic/glass in front of it. Then again, if you have a cheap lens, then why waste the money....

Ahh yes, this old line also begs the question, "why smash the front element of your $1000 lens, when you can just as happily smash the $50 filter?" :)

I would say lenses are not ment to be smashed. I am usually very careful with them ... :p

02/25/2008 05:24:25 AM · #12

Originally posted by AlexSaberi:

I found the same information [url=www.filterhouse.com/77mm_kenko_-_best_value.cfm ]here[/url]

edit: fixed the link (well , not yet ... I don't get it :/)

Message edited by author 2008-02-25 05:37:17.

Cidpilot

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/25/2008 05:55:51 AM · #13

Haha, I agree whole heartedly. However, bad things do occasionally happen to lenses. For Example: Whilst standing in front of a small creek, surrounded in all directions by sharp "poke you in the eye" sticks, I opened up my camera bag to retrieve something or another, and wouldn't you know it - my 50mm jumped right out of my bag and into the creek! Holding my camera in one hand and my bag in the other, I stood there watching as my lens was pulled away by the current, and enveloped by the muck. I just looked at my girlfriend and tried not to cry. lol.

02/25/2008 06:07:03 AM · #14

Originally posted by Cidpilot:

haha (I feel for you .. I love my 50mm)) ... but having a filter on helped? :p

Cidpilot

Canon EOS-5D Mark II