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UV Filter Advice

Postby Raskill on Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:02 pm

Ahoy hoy,

I need to purchase a UV filter, mainly for protection, to fit my 70-200VR.

I am not overly worried about the price, but am keen to keep it under $100. I used a cheap UV filter on my old sigma 70-200 and recently noticed a 'ghosting' effect, even on the images I thought were sharp. I can only put this down to the cheap filter.

Is it better to buy nikon filters, kenko or hoya. I take it that multi coated filters are better?

Any advice gratefully received! :D
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:14 pm

I have a Hoya HMC filter on my 70-200. Purchased it from Birdy. Works with no problems.
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Postby Raskill on Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:32 pm

Excellent, I've just placed an order for a Hoya Super 77mm HMC UV, (and a 72mm). Didn't realise Birdy sold filters as well, is there anything he doesnt do? :lol:
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