For those of you who use a filter

7 years 9 months ago #489416 by Ryan711
What is considered a "high end filter"?  Is this solely based on price?  I would like to think that there are some filters that are considered to be great filters, that don't cost an arm and a leg?  

Or are "high end filters" always reserved for those with a certain price tag?  


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7 years 9 months ago #489419 by Screamin Scott
Yes, high end are usually determined by price. That said, you can find mid priced filters that meet or exceed the specs of some "high end" models

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7 years 9 months ago #489422 by Ryan711
Can you suggest some mid priced ones for me to take a look at?  I would greatly appreciate your help.  I'm after some filters to replace what I have.  All mine are cheapo's.  


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7 years 9 months ago #489424 by Screamin Scott
Look at the "Marumi" line of filters. Be careful when shopping as many filter makers will sell several "tiers" of product. A basic line, a mid priced line & a top tier line.

Ryan711 wrote: Can you suggest some mid priced ones for me to take a look at?  I would greatly appreciate your help.  I'm after some filters to replace what I have.  All mine are cheapo's.  


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7 years 9 months ago #489428 by cabbot

Screamin Scott wrote: Look at the "Marumi" line of filters. Be careful when shopping as many filter makers will sell several "tiers" of product. A basic line, a mid priced line & a top tier line.


Thanks for the tip. I've been looking for some better filters myself. 


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7 years 9 months ago #489476 by Ted Helm
Yes price is big consideration for high end filters.  Such as :

Lee
B+W
Singh Ray 


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7 years 8 months ago #489589 by Denise Lattimer
You get what you pay for, just like with lenses!


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7 years 8 months ago #489663 by effron
If you are average, you'll end up with a few differently priced filters thinking the "lesser" priced units will be good enough. You'll finally just buy top quality at some point....

Why so serious?
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7 years 8 months ago #492947 by A-PeeR
Two words that will get you going in the right direction: Schott Glass... Now where did I put my whiskey ;-)


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7 years 7 months ago #495101 by Miss Polly
Generally when it's from B+W or Lee or Sighn Ray 


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7 years 7 months ago #495401 by Joves
I like my Hoya filters as well. I would love to have a bunch of Singh-Ray filers, but the way I am with my gear means they would not go out with me most of the time. If money was no object then yeah I would not care if they got destroyed.


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