Tiffen DHT vs Hoya HRT Polarizing Filters?

[dw73]

With very little knowledge of Polarizers and their quality - could anyone provide some insight on this question:

If my concern is over how you lose a certain amount of light hitting the sensor due to the Polarizing filter, is there a difference in this regard between Hoya's HRT (High Rate Transparency) and Tiffen's DHT (Digital High Transmission) filters?

i.e. is "HRT" vs "DHT" an apples to oranges comparison, where one is for allowing more light to hit the sensor (HRT) and the other is for transmitting more non-reflected light?

Please correct me if wrong here!!! I'm mainly interested in which filter allows more light to hit the sensor fully polarized.

 

[WindwardHaole]

Most likely HRT and DHT refers to their anti-reflective coatings, not their light transmission.

 

[anotherMike]

Better move: skip both and spend the money and get a B&W kaessman circular polarizer (MRC coated) instead. Tis will be the last polarizer you'll need to buy and you'll never have to worry about anyone coming out with a better one. It's a one-and-done purchase.

-m

 

[Catallaxy]

generally I agree with Mike. However if you really cannot afford the kaeseman, then the Marumi brand is very good for the money. I have both brands (in different sizes) and so far both have done very well for me and both are fairly easy to clean compared to an old Hoya that I have.

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Catallaxy

 

[Hawaii-geek]

Hoya HD way to go for Value

imho, any coating is worthless if it starts to ding.
Regardless of performance.

UV Filters:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test_Introduction.html

Polarizing Filters:
http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Introduction.html

4/27/2009 Reveiw Update:

http://www.lenstip.com/119.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test_-_supplement_Introduction.html

I have and use Heliopan ... switched to Hoya PRO1 UV, because of a review and Transmission rate. but, within 6 months it was full of dings. when my 3 year old Heliopan is like new. Both UV and POL

Now I use Hoya HD ... so far , so good.

HG

With very little knowledge of Polarizers and their quality - could anyone provide some insight on this question:

If my concern is over how you lose a certain amount of light hitting the sensor due to the Polarizing filter, is there a difference in this regard between Hoya's HRT (High Rate Transparency) and Tiffen's DHT (Digital High Transmission) filters?

i.e. is "HRT" vs "DHT" an apples to oranges comparison, where one is for allowing more light to hit the sensor (HRT) and the other is for transmitting more non-reflected light?

Please correct me if wrong here!!! I'm mainly interested in which filter allows more light to hit the sensor fully polarized.

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[PSCL1]

To the OP: HOYA all the way. Forget the others.

 

[NikonShoot3r]

Nikon NC filters IMHO are the best..Both my lenses have them and picture quality is just as good with them on.

 

[Windancer]

To the OP: HOYA all the way. Forget the others.

Personally most of my polarizers are B+W, but whatever works for you. Sort of like arguing if a Ford is better than a Chevy.

Just don't skimp on an filter because you will notice it after all the glass in the filter is in the light path.

Terry
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