Filter kit question: Hoya vs Tiffen? at DVinfo.net

Roman Shafro · May 7th, 2007, 10:58 AM

Both of those kits are going for $50 at B&H, and I'm sure that both are 'no-frills', no multicoating or such, but does anyone have a preference? TIA.

Mike Dulay · May 7th, 2007, 01:20 PM

My personal bias is toward Hoya. That doesn't mean much for these basic filter kits as they wouldn't be too different. Most Hoya except their most basic green filters (no coating) are made in Japan. Tiffen filters are made in the USA. Their glass protectors have no coating, if I recall correctly.

Roman Shafro · May 8th, 2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Dulay

My personal bias is toward Hoya. That doesn't mean much for these basic filter kits as they wouldn't be too different. Most Hoya except their most basic green filters (no coating) are made in Japan. Tiffen filters are made in the USA. Their glass protectors have no coating, if I recall correctly.

Given the fact that these are basic filters, personal preferences is exactly what I was asking about. Many thanks - Roman.

May 7th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#1
Roman Shafro Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 84	Filter kit question: Hoya vs Tiffen? Both of those kits are going for $50 at B&H, and I'm sure that both are 'no-frills', no multicoating or such, but does anyone have a preference? TIA.

May 7th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#2
Mike Dulay Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somerville, NJ Posts: 304	My personal bias is toward Hoya. That doesn't mean much for these basic filter kits as they wouldn't be too different. Most Hoya except their most basic green filters (no coating) are made in Japan. Tiffen filters are made in the USA. Their glass protectors have no coating, if I recall correctly. __________________ DIY, 35mm, HV20: http://www.primitivebuteffective.net