Need a GOOD UV Filter

Photomaximum · 11-09-2008, 06:17 PM

If you don't mind spending a little more the new Rodenstock HR Digital MC filters are superb...

Class A · 11-09-2008, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Hoya multicoated filters are considerably more difficult to clean than their standard models.

I heard this before but never need more then a breath of air and a microfibre cloth.

Are they really harder to clean or do they just show any residual smears better because of the excellent coatings?

heliphoto · 11-09-2008, 06:39 PM

Price shop at hvStar out of HK also. They carry Hoya, Kenko, B+W, and more, and their prices are the best I found recently. I just ordered three filters from 'em. Shipping was $10 to the US, and a ten day wait, but the price made it worth the wait.

Fl_Gulfer · 11-09-2008, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

How 'bout a Pentax filter?:

KEH Camera: Pentax Manual Focus - Filters - 67 L39 (UV) SMC FILTER

The SMC Pentax filters are very good, and that's a good price.

Chris

Sounds nice but I won't pay 13$ to ship a filter 400 miles down the interstate.
When I can get a B+W 67mm MRC UV 010M Filter NEW F-PRO 43.90$ filter from Hong Kong with "free shipping".
I just won't buy stuff from places that overcharge for shipping.. even If I have to pay extra from another source. Any company that has to make up money on shipping I just don't trust, It shows they don't care about there customers.
But Thanks for showing me the Pentax Filter.

calicojack · 11-10-2008, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Price shop at hvStar out of HK also. They carry Hoya, Kenko, B+W, and more, and their prices are the best I found recently. I just ordered three filters from 'em. Shipping was $10 to the US, and a ten day wait, but the price made it worth the wait.

I also just purchased two filters from hvstar. I bought a package with Hoya Pro 1 D UV and Circular Polarizer for my new DA`50-135. It comes with a filter wallet, lens pen, cloth, and fluid for about the same as others sell the Polarizer alone for.
Brian

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

Sounds nice but I won't pay 13$ to ship a filter...

The good news is that KEH won't charge you $12.95 to ship a single filter.
That's just the default amount shown on the KEH checkout page for shipping, but you will be charged less.
I order from KEH regularly, and the actual charges are usually considerably less, especially for small items.
My guess is that a single filter would ship for the UPS Ground minimum charge, probably around $6.00.
If still interested phone a KEH salesperson for a quote.

I once mentioned to a KEH salesman that this might tend to scare away some business.
He agreed, saying it's a quirk of the online ordering system they are forced to live with.

Even "Free shipping" isn't free - the cost of shipping is always factored into the price.
I agree that it can add significantly to the cost of any purchase, especially small ones.
FWIW I usually wait until I "need" several small items before ordering from KEH...

Chris

baltochef920 · 11-10-2008, 11:05 AM

Fl Gulfer

The 010 in the B&W description stands for the secondary designation for the Kodak Wratten # 2C UV filter..

Frequently Used Filters for Black & White

I cannot recall at this time what the name of the other organization was that created the system for designating filters that you see in parentheses on the chart in the above link..The parenthetical designations are the ones most commonly used by manufacturers, although I find the Kodak Wratten numbers to be simpler to keep straight in my head..

Bruce

Last edited by baltochef920; 11-10-2008 at 01:43 PM.

SpecialK · 11-10-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

I just won't buy stuff from places that overcharge for shipping.. even If I have to pay extra from another source. Any company that has to make up money on shipping I just don't trust, It shows they don't care about there customers.

With the increases in shipping costs, it helps offset their normally low sales price, perhaps. Just look at some things on Amazon (such as memory cards). Some sellers have lower "sales" prices, with higher shipping, so it all works out the same.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-10-2008, 02:31 PM

The worst offenders I have seen are those selling small PC parts on eBay.
For example, a seller there might charge $10.00 shipping for a $1.00 item.

Chris

sewebster · 11-10-2008, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The worst offenders I have seen are those selling small PC parts on eBay.
For example, a seller there might charge $10.00 shipping for a $1.00 item.

Chris

That may be dumb, but shipping cost is usually not linked to item cost.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by sewebster

shipping cost is usually not linked to item cost.

No, but small items that can fit in a padded envelope can usually be mailed First Class for a dollar or so...

Chris

benjikan · 11-10-2008, 03:53 PM

I generally use coated Hama filters made in Germany and Hoya Multi Coated UV's on all of my lenses.

Fl_Gulfer · 11-10-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks for all your replys. I guess I'll go with the B&W Multi R Coated UV 010M F-PRO Made in Germany I like how nothing sticks to the glass very easy. And for 43.90 thats not a bad price for all the ones I looked at.

Jack

11-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#21
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer Sounds nice but I won't pay 13$ to ship a filter... The good news is that KEH won't charge you $12.95 to ship a single filter. That's just the default amount shown on the KEH checkout page for shipping, but you will be charged less. I order from KEH regularly, and the actual charges are usually considerably less, especially for small items. My guess is that a single filter would ship for the UPS Ground minimum charge, probably around $6.00. If still interested phone a KEH salesperson for a quote. I once mentioned to a KEH salesman that this might tend to scare away some business. He agreed, saying it's a quirk of the online ordering system they are forced to live with. Even "Free shipping" isn't free - the cost of shipping is always factored into the price. I agree that it can add significantly to the cost of any purchase, especially small ones. FWIW I usually wait until I "need" several small items before ordering from KEH... Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 11-10-2008 at 10:39 AM.

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11-09-2008, 06:17 PM	#16
Photomaximum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 108	If you don't mind spending a little more the new Rodenstock HR Digital MC filters are superb...

11-09-2008, 06:28 PM	#17
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Hoya multicoated filters are considerably more difficult to clean than their standard models. I heard this before but never need more then a breath of air and a microfibre cloth. Are they really harder to clean or do they just show any residual smears better because of the excellent coatings?

11-09-2008, 06:39 PM	#18
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Price shop at hvStar out of HK also. They carry Hoya, Kenko, B+W, and more, and their prices are the best I found recently. I just ordered three filters from 'em. Shipping was $10 to the US, and a ten day wait, but the price made it worth the wait.

11-09-2008, 08:56 PM	#19
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt How 'bout a Pentax filter?: KEH Camera: Pentax Manual Focus - Filters - 67 L39 (UV) SMC FILTER The SMC Pentax filters are very good, and that's a good price. Chris Sounds nice but I won't pay 13$ to ship a filter 400 miles down the interstate. When I can get a B+W 67mm MRC UV 010M Filter NEW F-PRO 43.90$ filter from Hong Kong with "free shipping". I just won't buy stuff from places that overcharge for shipping.. even If I have to pay extra from another source. Any company that has to make up money on shipping I just don't trust, It shows they don't care about there customers. But Thanks for showing me the Pentax Filter.

11-10-2008, 03:53 AM	#20
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by heliphoto Price shop at hvStar out of HK also. They carry Hoya, Kenko, B+W, and more, and their prices are the best I found recently. I just ordered three filters from 'em. Shipping was $10 to the US, and a ten day wait, but the price made it worth the wait. I also just purchased two filters from hvstar. I bought a package with Hoya Pro 1 D UV and Circular Polarizer for my new DA`50-135. It comes with a filter wallet, lens pen, cloth, and fluid for about the same as others sell the Polarizer alone for. Brian

11-10-2008, 11:05 AM	#22
baltochef920 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA Posts: 162	Fl Gulfer The 010 in the B&W description stands for the secondary designation for the Kodak Wratten # 2C UV filter.. Frequently Used Filters for Black & White I cannot recall at this time what the name of the other organization was that created the system for designating filters that you see in parentheses on the chart in the above link..The parenthetical designations are the ones most commonly used by manufacturers, although I find the Kodak Wratten numbers to be simpler to keep straight in my head.. Bruce Last edited by baltochef920; 11-10-2008 at 01:43 PM.

11-10-2008, 02:04 PM	#23
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Quote: I just won't buy stuff from places that overcharge for shipping.. even If I have to pay extra from another source. Any company that has to make up money on shipping I just don't trust, It shows they don't care about there customers. With the increases in shipping costs, it helps offset their normally low sales price, perhaps. Just look at some things on Amazon (such as memory cards). Some sellers have lower "sales" prices, with higher shipping, so it all works out the same.

11-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#24
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	The worst offenders I have seen are those selling small PC parts on eBay. For example, a seller there might charge $10.00 shipping for a $1.00 item. Chris

11-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#25
sewebster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The worst offenders I have seen are those selling small PC parts on eBay. For example, a seller there might charge $10.00 shipping for a $1.00 item. Chris That may be dumb, but shipping cost is usually not linked to item cost.

11-10-2008, 03:39 PM	#26
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by sewebster shipping cost is usually not linked to item cost. No, but small items that can fit in a padded envelope can usually be mailed First Class for a dollar or so... Chris

11-10-2008, 03:53 PM	#27
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	I generally use coated Hama filters made in Germany and Hoya Multi Coated UV's on all of my lenses.

11-10-2008, 09:07 PM	#28
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	Thanks for all your replys. I guess I'll go with the B&W Multi R Coated UV 010M F-PRO Made in Germany I like how nothing sticks to the glass very easy. And for 43.90 thats not a bad price for all the ones I looked at. Jack