Hoya Filters ! ?

Tysonator · 8 May 2012 at 22:51

Hi,

simple question I think !

I have purchased a Canon EF70-300L IS USM lens and need a filter/s for it.

Which is best, HOYA UV filter or Hoya HD Protector ! ?

Raymond Lin · 8 May 2012 at 23:09

B&W F-Pro

I have Hoya Pro-Digital.

djkav · 8 May 2012 at 23:31

Raymond Lin said:
B&W F-Pro

I have Hoya Pro-Digital.

Raymond, I've always wondered now for some years... Who do those awesomely beautiful eyes belong to in your signature

Razor-BladE · 9 May 2012 at 00:03

As RL said, either B+W or Hoya Pro1 Digital are the ones to go for.

D.P. · 9 May 2012 at 01:14

Tysonator said:
Hi,

simple question I think !

I have purchased a Canon EF70-300L IS USM lens and need a filter/s for it.

Which is best, HOYA UV filter or Hoya HD Protector ! ?

If you want a good filter then I recommend B+W F-Pro or kasieman. IF you must choose Hoya then the Digital pro is OK, I used a Hoya HD and it smashed within a few hours form a gentle knock.

GTRacer · 9 May 2012 at 13:11

Just get a Japan made Hoya HMC UV0: http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html

I have one on my 35/1.2 and it does the job.

antc · 9 May 2012 at 16:42

Raymond Lin said:
I have Hoya Pro-Digital.

Ditto. Work perfectly fine on the front of my L glass

Raymond Lin · 9 May 2012 at 17:23

antc said:
Ditto. Work perfectly fine on the front of my L glass

Actually, I use B&W F-Pro on my L primes, and Hoya pro digital on the zooms and non L primes.

As to the eyes in my sig, it's by a photographer can Renee something, it's been so long now I forgot the name.

An Exception · 9 May 2012 at 17:35

Raymond Lin said:
Actually, I use B&W F-Pro on my L primes, and Hoya pro digital on the zooms and non L primes.

As to the eyes in my sig, it's by a photographer can Renee something, it's been so long now I forgot the name.

Hi Raymond, where abouts are you posting your work nowadays?

Raymond Lin · 9 May 2012 at 17:40

An Exception said:
Hi Raymond, where abouts are you posting your work nowadays?

Mostly Facebook, my own private page lol. I don't put all of them online, they are all behind a password on my site actually for clients to look at. Even my fan page on Facebook is about 10 weddings behind (I have 3 in the queue to process), have at least 3 couples requested I don't post them online, even though I own copyright I have no problem with that.

I've put a few on TP in the last few weeks, not many, 6 from each wedding. Just put one on POTN now (also on TP).

An Exception · 9 May 2012 at 17:52

^^^
Just had a look over at tp, tbh I think the neutral wb + plenty on contrast and saturation looks best overall for wedding work, especially if there are some nice colours etc. I generally like the low contrast look for a smallish set of portraits, or when the subject matter suits it.

I'm currently struggling to decide which look to use for weddings as I like both looks...

Tysonator · 9 May 2012 at 18:53

Razor-BladE said:
As RL said, either B+W or Hoya Pro1 Digital are the ones to go for.

So is the HOYA HD Protector worth having ! ?

Nexus · 9 May 2012 at 18:56

Tysonator said:
So is the HOYA HD Protector worth having ! ?

A Protector is nothing but a piece of glass to protect the front element. Many people will say that even with the most expensive protector you are still degrading the image quality slightly.

It all comes down to personal preference.
If you are careful with your lenses, or are using lens hoods (which are designed to protect the front element) then you don't really need UV or Protector filters.

If on the other hand you shoot in environments where the lens is going to get knocked, or hit by debris or any kind of natural element then it probably makes sense.