Designed and engineered for Digital SLR Cameras and Lenses to serve as a lens protector and to reduce the adverse effects of ultraviolet light
Digital Multi Coated (DMC) -- Greatly reduces lens flare and ghosting
Black Almite Frame (BAF) -- Black matte finish aluminum frame reduces reflections
Black Rimmed Glass (BRG) -- Reduces light reflection around the filter edge to enhance contrast
Low Profile Frame (LPF) -- Ultra thin frame helps avoid vignetting on wide angle lenses and Knurled Edge Frame (KEF) aids easy attachment and removal
This review is from: Hoya PRO1 Digital - Filter - UV - 77 mmThere are cheaper filters, and there are more expensive filters. How much should I be paying?Conventional wisdom says don't hamper your expensive lenses with a cheap filter - so you want to avoid the el cheapos out there. But how good is "good enough"?For my uses, I have been using the higher end Hoya filters - like the DMC and SMC versions - and have not been disappointed at all. I have two of this particular filter; one lives full time on my Canon 24-105 f/4L and the other lives on my Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5. Not a problem with either of them so far. I have also owned Tiffen (a little bit cheaper - but more flare), and B+W (more expensive, equal performance to the Hoya IMHO).And I should mention that I use the 24-105mm as my walkabout lens and I like to be ready to shoot, so I rarely use a lens cap. I regard this Hoya filter as my "see-through lens cap", and it does its job (protecting the lens itself) admirably, without a lot of flare or optical distortion (at least to my eyes). So far it has cleaned up easily and proven quite durable, as I tend to travel a lot and shoot in semi-harsh conditions. I am sure that eventually I'll have to replace my UV filter after the inevitable accident or incident. And when the time comes, it'll be another Hoya filter, just like this one....
This review is from: Hoya PRO1 Digital - Filter - UV - 77 mmI bought this filter to attach to a Tokina 12-24mm super wide angle lens. I needed protection for the ominous objective lens, protection from flare common to this type of lens, and very thin profile to prevent vignetting when at the shortest focal length. The filter has performed exceptionally well in all categories. I have been able to make flare free pictures with the sun directly in front of the lens. There is no distortion, no vignetting, and I have only praise for this filter....
This review is from: Hoya PRO1 Digital - Filter - UV - 77 mmI know there are less expensive UV filters out there, but having been burned by cheapies in the past, I decided to spend a little more and get a good one. Images with this filter come out crystal clear with no softness. I am basically using it for protection of the front element of my Canon "L" lenses, and not so much for UV protection, but protection doesn't do me any good if the images aren't sharp. UPDATE 2/24/10 This filter is still on my EF 24-105 f4 L and I just bought another one to keep on my EF 17-40 f4 L. Usually if anything messy gets thrown my way it lands on this filter instead of my front lens element and I can use my lens cleaner on it instead of the actual lens. Once in awhile a stray piece of dust will get past the threads (how I have no idea), but I'd rather use a bulb blower on the actual lens than wipe it any day. The price of this filter is worth the peace of mind you get....
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