On Sun, 5 Mar 2000, george wrote:
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|Looks like Hoyas are a good bet.
I believe Olympus filters are actually made by Hoya, who I believe
also make filters for other manufacturers.
|Gary Reese wrote:
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|> Ron S. writes:
|>
|> << I noticed no mention of any B+W glass. Obviously, pricey but I'm
|> curious how they would stack up? >>
|>
|> Some months ago I tested the filter sets I use on a regular basis. I
|> threw out the rejects, but here are my passed ones:
|>
|> 58mm
|> Hoya G(X1)
|> Hoya Polarizer
|> Tiffen Deep Yellow 15
|> B&W 81A
|> Hoya Y(K2)
|> Hoya R(25A)
|> Hoya O(G)
|>
|> 55mm
|> Olympus V28(Y2)
|> Cokinlight Circular Polarizer
|> Hoya R(25A)
|> Hoya 81A
|> Vivitar VMC 80A
|>
|> 49mm
|> Hoya FL-W
|> Kenko ND4
|> Hoya G(X0)
|> Hoya O(G)
|> Hoya HMC R(25A)
|> Hoya G(X1)
|> Tiffin 81B [marginal]
|> Vivitar Polarizer (thin)
|> Olympus L39(UV)
|> Tiffen FL-D
|> Hoya FL-Day
|> Vivitar VMC 80A
|> Vivitar VMC 85B
|> Tamron 82A
|> Vivitar VMC 81A
|>
|> I distinctly recall throwing away brands and types within brands
|> (example, Vivitar VMC) that marketing would lead us to believe are
|> "premium." Others who have tested have uncovered a fair share of bum
|> Nikon filters. I say it isn't the brand as much as it is quality
|> control.
|>
|> Gary Reese
|> Las Vegas, NV
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