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As title really. Can pick one of these up pretty cheap, but are they cheap and nasty compared to a Hama or Hoya filter?
Sakar CPL filters any good?
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How much does it cost exactly?
If you can get a 77mm HOYA filter for £25 (and smaller sizes for less) is it worth going to for a non-brand?
I guess with cheaper filters you risk more light stopping, reduced sharpness and reduced contrast (although the CPL will enhance contrast).
Slightly off topic: I wanted a 77mm IR filter, and instead of going for the £150 HOYA R72 I got a 'SUNTEK' filter from an auction site instead for £25. And it works just fine. Although it's a shame the Sigma 10-20mm hot-spots
If you can get a 77mm HOYA filter for £25 (and smaller sizes for less) is it worth going to for a non-brand?
I guess with cheaper filters you risk more light stopping, reduced sharpness and reduced contrast (although the CPL will enhance contrast).
Slightly off topic: I wanted a 77mm IR filter, and instead of going for the £150 HOYA R72 I got a 'SUNTEK' filter from an auction site instead for £25. And it works just fine. Although it's a shame the Sigma 10-20mm hot-spots
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One thing I have always wondered about Hoya filters is this, is the quality difference noticeable between their "budget" filters at around the £20-£30 mark compared to the Pro 1 Digital range which is often over £50-£60 or more.
They are all Hoya so should be great but would I notice any difference, apart from a larger hole in my pocket, from choosing the Pro 1 Digital range.
They are all Hoya so should be great but would I notice any difference, apart from a larger hole in my pocket, from choosing the Pro 1 Digital range.
On the pro, non-pro front:
I have a pro hoya for my wide angle lens and it has a thinner mount (to avoid vignetting). I have a standard hoya for my kit lens and it does the job. Other than that the quality of pictures is comparable but the build seems nicer.
Just get the cheapo Hoya rather than a complete random brand to be honest. Better getting something with a track record.
I have a pro hoya for my wide angle lens and it has a thinner mount (to avoid vignetting). I have a standard hoya for my kit lens and it does the job. Other than that the quality of pictures is comparable but the build seems nicer.
Just get the cheapo Hoya rather than a complete random brand to be honest. Better getting something with a track record.
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I can get a 58mm Sakar circular polarizer for £10.
I'm very much new to photography and have spent loads on a new camera a couple of weeks ago. But I realise getting crap filters can ruin everything.
Maybe it's better to have no filter than a cheap one?
I'm very much new to photography and have spent loads on a new camera a couple of weeks ago. But I realise getting crap filters can ruin everything.
Maybe it's better to have no filter than a cheap one?
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Yeah, think I'll look around more. I've just read on another forum that the Sakar filters are a load of pony!
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Yeah I got a Hoya Pro 1 CPL for £25 delivered off auction. Worth the extra just in case imo.
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Found a Hoya 58mm Circular Polarizer for £16 inc delivery. It's not from the pro1 range, but at least it should be a darn sight better than the sakar one I nearly got!