Hoya 77mm UV Filter - DPChallenge Forums

05/07/2008 06:15:50 PM · #1

I have just purchased a canon 17 - 40 F4L. I have read lots on the argument for and against using filters. I have decided to go ahead and use one to protect my lense as im not comfortable having it exposed. I have purchased a Hoya 77mm UV "coated both sides" for £39.99 in a purple packet

I just wondered if this is considered sufficient, or a cheap filter?

Will it serve well as a protector and be suitable to be kept on all the time?

Any help much appreciated thanks

Edit: Here is the link to what i have bought:
//www.jessops.com/Store/s19446/0/Filters/Hoya/UV-Filter-77mm/details.aspx?&IsSearch=y&pageindex=1&CatId=194&ManIds=1273,&MultiOpIds=52849,52971,&SortBy=SkuOfferingPriceASC&IsInStockOnly=False&comp=n

I am now thinking if this is the btter option?
//www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=11913

Message edited by author 2008-05-07 18:22:37.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

05/07/2008 06:30:13 PM · #2

they're essential I think if you don't have a hood.

I splashed out on the HMC Super pro 1 filters on mine, it's the really thin one. You have to be careful with the cheaper lenses
because they might vignette due to the larger frame.

The old saying goes that you're better off replacing a scratched filter than a scratched lens.

And basically, get the best you can afford, especially with that quality of glass behind it.

I think mine has a positive effect on contrast, aberrations and lens flare. Overall, an important part of my kit.

05/07/2008 06:32:26 PM · #3

Thanks tez, yeah this has pretty much blown my money at the mo, im just thinking is the HMC haze one better than the one i have bought?

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

05/07/2008 06:33:49 PM · #4

probably yes. The Hoya website has a nice breakdown of the filter effects and what filter has what coatings.

A word to the wise: there's a shop on eBay that is about 40% of retail, that's where I got both of mine from (77mm and 58mm).

05/07/2008 06:46:25 PM · #5

Thanks for the advice tez,just im looking at going out tomo and using the lens, and im relucatant to use it without a filter. Are uv filters good to use in all situations such as low light, or are they designed just for day time landscape stuff?