My first preferences for quality optics are are Heliopan, B+W, and Leitz..
Beyond that, Tamron, Kenko, Hoya, Tiffen, and Toko seem to rate about the
same.
As always you get what you pay for. Don't expect high end optics for low
prices.
jh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ali Shah" <farali@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, 28 October, 2004 11:36 PM
Subject: [OM] Filters
>
> I had a quick question on "standard" filters vs these newer ULTRA THIN
> filters. Ultra thin filters decrease vignetting, which occur with wide
angle
> lenses. Is there really a difference in filter quality and type? What type
> of filter do you suggest for a wide angle lens/wide angle zoom lens? what
> brand filter do you prefer. Typically I use Hoya...but I have heard that
> Hoya (esp. Hoya made in the Phillipines) are junk. Does filter coating
> affect picture quality?
>
> Reason I ask this question...is that I obtained a 19 - 35 Vivitar lens and
> ordered a 77mm HOYA HMC filter...which is "standard" thickness.
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Ali
>
>
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