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Fl_Gulfer · 03-24-2009, 02:38 PM

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What UV filter did you get to protect your investment??
I am looking at a Sigma 86mm Digitally Optimised, UV (Ultra Violet) Wide Angle Multi-Coated Glass Filter for 89.95 with free shipping for my Sigma 150-500mm lens and I was wondering if there is a better one for under a 100 dollars?

Thanks Guys
Jack

Fl_Gulfer · 03-27-2009, 08:23 AM

No one can suggest a UV filter or some kind of filter or glass to protect my 86mm lens? Under a 100$

Thanks Jack

**pentaxman** · 03-27-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

No one can suggest a UV filter or some kind of filter or glass to protect my 86mm lens? Under a 100$

Thanks Jack

Hoya makes good filters:

Hoya 86mm 86 mm HMC UV(O) filter -0584 - eBay (item 220362698523 end time Apr-16-09 18:33:42 PDT)

heliphoto · 03-27-2009, 09:43 AM

Jack - I was going to reply earlier, but I didn't really have any information so I held off - sorry. I think that Sigma multicoat filter is probably about the best price you'll find on a MC filter.

I had a protection filter on my bigma, but it wasn't MC, so I usually took it off when shooting. I see non-coated filters on ebay for as little as $10, but if you want to leave it on and shoot through it (I do this with most of my lenses), that Sigma filter's probaly a decent deal (though I haven't really shopped around). My main reason for attaching the filter was to protect the lens while traveling with the hood reversed in my bag - I wanted to protect the element in the event the cap came off... Another interesting option for this sort of protection would be a Hoodie cap from lenscoat - pretty affordable and looks useful, but I've never used one.

Good luck.

Fl_Gulfer · 03-27-2009, 10:10 AM

Ok thanks guys.. I'll just get the Sigma since it's MC and the Hoya dosen't say what it is.

heliphoto · 03-27-2009, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

Ok thanks guys.. I'll just get the Sigma since it's MC and the Hoya dosen't say what it is.

Actually, HMC stands for Hoya Multi-Coated, but I've heard of lots of counterfeit filters being sold as legit, so I dunno about the one linked to...

03-24-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Bigma Owners... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. What UV filter did you get to protect your investment?? I am looking at a Sigma 86mm Digitally Optimised, UV (Ultra Violet) Wide Angle Multi-Coated Glass Filter for 89.95 with free shipping for my Sigma 150-500mm lens and I was wondering if there is a better one for under a 100 dollars? Thanks Guys Jack

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03-27-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	No one can suggest a UV filter or some kind of filter or glass to protect my 86mm lens? Under a 100$ Thanks Jack

03-27-2009, 09:34 AM	#3
pentaxman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 250	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer No one can suggest a UV filter or some kind of filter or glass to protect my 86mm lens? Under a 100$ Thanks Jack Hoya makes good filters: Hoya 86mm 86 mm HMC UV(O) filter -0584 - eBay (item 220362698523 end time Apr-16-09 18:33:42 PDT)

03-27-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Jack - I was going to reply earlier, but I didn't really have any information so I held off - sorry. I think that Sigma multicoat filter is probably about the best price you'll find on a MC filter. I had a protection filter on my bigma, but it wasn't MC, so I usually took it off when shooting. I see non-coated filters on ebay for as little as $10, but if you want to leave it on and shoot through it (I do this with most of my lenses), that Sigma filter's probaly a decent deal (though I haven't really shopped around). My main reason for attaching the filter was to protect the lens while traveling with the hood reversed in my bag - I wanted to protect the element in the event the cap came off... Another interesting option for this sort of protection would be a Hoodie cap from lenscoat - pretty affordable and looks useful, but I've never used one. Good luck.

03-27-2009, 10:10 AM	#5
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054 Original Poster	Ok thanks guys.. I'll just get the Sigma since it's MC and the Hoya dosen't say what it is.

03-27-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer Ok thanks guys.. I'll just get the Sigma since it's MC and the Hoya dosen't say what it is. Actually, HMC stands for Hoya Multi-Coated, but I've heard of lots of counterfeit filters being sold as legit, so I dunno about the one linked to...