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Hoya sHMC circular polarizer...Good?
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hyslopc
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Lee Rothman
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with all my L lenses as they are all 77mm and it works out great. I use that cp on my 16-35 2.8L with NO vignetting at all. I couldn't ask for more than that. The multicoating is just a bonus......
Cindy P154700
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I just bought this filter for my 70-200 mm f/4L a few weeks ago. It was my first polarizer also. I have been very pleased with it so far. It does help alot with deepening the color of the sky (just remember it's there and may need to be rotated for the best results!).
i'm using the Hoya super pro 1 (1mm) cir-pol and it does indeed have a front thread..................
my lens cap fits right in there...........delta is the only place that i've seen that imports this version of the Hoya.............look here for yourself.......
http://www.deltainternational.com/store/Item_HY77CIRC1.htm
my lens cap fits right in there...........delta is the only place that i've seen that imports this version of the Hoya.............look here for yourself.......
http://www.deltainternational.com/store/Item_HY77CIRC1.htm
John Davis
Senior Member
Really?
I'm still a bit skeptical in purchasing this polarizer coz' I have read from various websites that the Super Pro1 and the SMHC ones do not have a front female thread. Instead, it is mentioned that it will take Hoya's own lens cap.....(confused????)
I am thinking of purchasing the SMHC cir-pol instead (3mm)..... do you think it will take the Canon lens cap? If it doesn't, I'll opt for a sturdier brass framed B+W cir-pol.
BTW Michael, is your lens cap the original Canon one?
I'm still a bit skeptical in purchasing this polarizer coz' I have read from various websites that the Super Pro1 and the SMHC ones do not have a front female thread. Instead, it is mentioned that it will take Hoya's own lens cap.....(confused????)
I am thinking of purchasing the SMHC cir-pol instead (3mm)..... do you think it will take the Canon lens cap? If it doesn't, I'll opt for a sturdier brass framed B+W cir-pol.
BTW Michael, is your lens cap the original Canon one?
hyslopc
Senior Member
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yes...........i have the s-HMC (5mm) that is 67mm size for a 70-200 f/4, and it does not have front female threads. the pro 1 version (1mm) which is 77mm size for my 24-70 and 17-40 has the front threads that accepts the original canon lens cap.............i guess i'll have to post a picture of it later today for those that don't understand what's being said here..........;-))
-mike
-mike
Troponin
Senior Member
I got the 58 and 72 mm s-HMC pro Cir pol's. Great filters period.
Troponin (Trop)
I must admit, I gotta problem with typo's
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Troponin (Trop)
I must admit, I gotta problem with typo's
Troponin,
Where did you purchase those from? So far, DeltaInternational is the only store that sells the Hoya Cir-Pol Super Pro 1 version.
Where did you purchase those from? So far, DeltaInternational is the only store that sells the Hoya Cir-Pol Super Pro 1 version.
John, I was lucky enough to buy it seconds before delta updated their price. A minute later I saw the new $85 price.
And thank you all for your info/coments.
NKH
Troponin
Senior Member
Damn!! 
Before finding out that there exists a 3mm Hoya Super Pro-1 version for the circular polarizer, I sorta' decided to get the 4mm B+W MRC one over the Hoya SMHC instead because the B+W has a front thread (I wanna use my original Canon lens cap).
Now I'm having trouble deciding between both...... hmmm..... difference of 1mm, price and the build (brass vs aluminium).
Do you have any B+W filters/polarizers? What's your take on the B+W?
I do have a slight favour for the B+W - I'm gonna put it on my 17-40L lens and future L-lenses. I'm aware it shouldn't vignet on the 10D because of the crop factor, but what if I decide to upgrade to a future full-frame DSLR..... do you think the thinner Hoya glass will make a difference in vignetting?
BTW, quick question, I would like to save cost by purchasing a step-up (correct?) ring so that I can use the same 77mm cir-pol on my 72mm threaded 28-135IS. Will that cause any problems eg. vignetting on my 28-135IS, or should I do it the other way around?
Thanks in advance!
Before finding out that there exists a 3mm Hoya Super Pro-1 version for the circular polarizer, I sorta' decided to get the 4mm B+W MRC one over the Hoya SMHC instead because the B+W has a front thread (I wanna use my original Canon lens cap).
Now I'm having trouble deciding between both...... hmmm..... difference of 1mm, price and the build (brass vs aluminium).
Do you have any B+W filters/polarizers? What's your take on the B+W?
I do have a slight favour for the B+W - I'm gonna put it on my 17-40L lens and future L-lenses. I'm aware it shouldn't vignet on the 10D because of the crop factor, but what if I decide to upgrade to a future full-frame DSLR..... do you think the thinner Hoya glass will make a difference in vignetting?
BTW, quick question, I would like to save cost by purchasing a step-up (correct?) ring so that I can use the same 77mm cir-pol on my 72mm threaded 28-135IS. Will that cause any problems eg. vignetting on my 28-135IS, or should I do it the other way around?
Thanks in advance!
i have been a die hard Hoya fan, but recently bought a 35.5mm B+W UV for my wifes Minolta S414. not that i think every lens needs one, but it makes my job of cleaning fingerprints off a lot easier.
when i first got the B+W filter and felt the quality, i wanted to replace all my Hoyas with B+W's................at this point in time, i would be spending my "lighting" funds and therefore i will keep the Hoya's.
last Saturday however, i did need to clean the B+W filter on her cam and i was amazed, no streaks or oily swirls (usually the case with Hoyas), and once again i decided that when one of my Hoya's needs replacing, it will be with a B+W.
i hope this helps you in your decision, and i wish i had known these facts when i first started buying filters.
the Hoya's are excellent optically, but in all other aspects, i feel that B+W's hold the edge.
-mike
when i first got the B+W filter and felt the quality, i wanted to replace all my Hoyas with B+W's................at this point in time, i would be spending my "lighting" funds and therefore i will keep the Hoya's.
last Saturday however, i did need to clean the B+W filter on her cam and i was amazed, no streaks or oily swirls (usually the case with Hoyas), and once again i decided that when one of my Hoya's needs replacing, it will be with a B+W.
i hope this helps you in your decision, and i wish i had known these facts when i first started buying filters.
the Hoya's are excellent optically, but in all other aspects, i feel that B+W's hold the edge.
-mike
j-a-s-o-n
Senior Member
how do you figure......their website is listing all their filters at a higher price than Delta, 2filter.com and they do not carry the s-HMC pro 1 (1mm thick) version.
-mike
-mike
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