decent considering low price, October 2, 2009

I currently only purchase multi-coated UV filters for all my lenses, but it’s difficult to find an inexpensive 77mm Hoya HMC filter. I took a chance on this Zeikos UV filter, noting that the packaging did indeed state that it was multi-coated. When I received the product, the glass appears to have no better anti-glare coating than a non-coated UV filter I compared it to. My Hoya filters show little to no light reflections (just a faint blue-green ghost reflection of light sources), but the Zeikos just looks like basic glass. I haven’t noted any ill effects (reflections/flares/distortion) in photos yet, but I’ll just have to bite the bullet and pay the extra $$ for a Hoya filter.

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Only for small aperture lenses/settings, August 6, 2010

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Mr. Vijay Venkataraman “vvume” (Seattle, WA) – See all my reviews

  

I don’t like using unnecessary filters on my lenses (I have a B+W CPL as the only other filter I use), but I wanted to protect my 10-22mm without spending a ton. I wanted to give this multi coated filter a shot for its incredibly low price. After receiving this, I did a bunch of RAW tests with and without the filter in bright sunlight and with the bright sun in the pictures, and I could not see any perceptible difference between having the filter on or off. If anything, there was very minor improvement with the filter on (this was on a hazy evening and pixel peeping at 100%). There is no vignetting at 10mm. Excellent value.

Update 10/31/2010:

I tested this Zeikos on my large aperture Sigma 50mm f/1.4 @ f/1.4 with a light source in the picture frame and I found prominent halo and internal reflections with this filter on. My Hoya MRC filter showed no haze or internal reflections and was indistinguishable from no filter on. As a result, I have decided to downgrade my recommendation for this filter to average. This is not a filter to be used on large aperture lenses with significant light sources in the picture frame.

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Decent UV filter, March 29, 2010

Being just an amateur / enthusiast photographer, I did my fair amount of research on UV filters. I wanted a filter that had good reviews but was more middle of the road when it came to price. So I chose this reasonably priced UV filter to protect my lens from dust and scratches. If something happens to this, it’s easily replaced. Product seems to be well machined and sturdy, stays put. No difference in picture quality which I believe is a good thing. Also, polarizer adapts quick and easy. Product was shipped promptly and easy to track on line. I use a Canon XS and the UV filter fits my Sigma 10-20 mm. I shoot mostly outdoor nature and sceneries.

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