Hoya 77mm Super HMC Haze UV(0) Filter by Hoya
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Digital camera reviews of Hoya 77mm Super HMC Haze UV(0) Filter
Digital camera Review: It does what its supposed to do.
Summary: 5 Stars
Nice UV filter. It does what its suppose to on my Canon 100-400mm L lens. No reflections are flares with this coated filter. Excellent UV and haze filter and nice protection. Got it through Amazon's fast and good service. I would recommend it to a friend.Digital camera Review: Multi-Coating Not Very Durable and Smears Easily, But Nice Ring
Summary: 3 Stars
I own many lenses and uv filters, and the coating on the Super HMC pits and smears the easiest over time (some 4+5 star reviews mention the smearing???). The pitting is on only my Super HMC filters in the past 6 years, but not my multicoated filters from other brands. If it ever gets wet or you accidentally touch the glass, you'll never really get it clean again.
Everyone in these reviews talk about how necessary a UV(O) filter is, but doesn't review quality in terms of relativity to other products. I sometimes feel that reviews are becoming rationalizations for large purchases rather than thoughts from informed consumers.
I give it a star because I like the lightweight aluminum ring, although it can loosen up as it ages. Unfortunately, the heavier rings on B+W and Heliopan lock onto the lens too tight. Another star for the good price.
The Heliopans and B+Ws clean easily with a cloth and have have years of abuse without pitting, scratches, or smearing, and feel much more solid as they age. The Super HMC requires a chemical, which still doesn't quite get off all the smearing. In fact, over the years the cheaper MC version doesn't have the same problem, go figure.
The regular MC versions don't have the smearing and pitting problem so much, which is odd because they are cheaper. Go for the MC pro(1) version instead if you're on a budget, or buy B+W or Heliopan instead.
Digital camera Review: Nice filter and a great buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this on my 17-55mm Nikkor f/2.8 lens... a nice filter from Hoya - not the top of the line for today (Nov'09) but still a great filter at a great price. This filter does not impact picture quality and provide a great sense of security that the front element of the more expensive lens won't be damage.Digital camera Review: Recent Purchases
Summary: 5 Stars
I have long been a customer of Amazon.com I recently made three seperate purchases relating to photography. Each of these purchases were delivered as expected in a timely manner. Service is great.
Kenny Campbell
Digital camera Review: Versatile, fast, and sharp
Summary: 5 Stars
The Nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 VR is almost a cliche in the Nikon circle for it's super zoom capability, versatility, quality lens, and not to mention VR. This lens is well built, not entirely metal casing, but a heck heavier, at 19+ oz, than the plastic 18-55mm kit lens.
I bought it based on the hype as the single lens solution, and it didn't disappoint with it's fast focus and ability to produce sharp pictures. Having said that, it's not going to replace your wide angle lens, your standard fast aperture lens, your telephoto lens, and your other specialty lenses.
In sum, if you can have one lens that covers most needs or can carry only one lens, this is it.