B+W filters: worth paying so much?

[Kenneth67C]

Was a skeptic before, but after trying out B+W filters, the color rendition is subjectively more accurate.

 

[Snoweagle]

I use B+Ws on all my lenses (even on my cheap sigma 70-300 and the exception of the 12-24) and it's really worth every penny spent.

 

[Alphoto]

Ya after reading about how good B&W filter , where can i buy them at a reasonable price.

 

[Calvin and Hobbes]

Ya after reading about how good B&W filter , where can i buy them at a reasonable price.

Look for VisionTechnik on masssales. Bought my B+W from him and service is good.

 

[Snoweagle]

Ya after reading about how good B&W filter , where can i buy them at a reasonable price.

U can look for Henessy here (if he's still around).

 

[Akatsuki]

If you can afford it, it's worth it.

If you can afford it only by skipping lunch twice every week, then it's not worth it.

 

[Deathegg]

Are they a lot better than Hoya's Super HMC?

I read from sticky that B+W is like continental cars, good but expensive. Hoya is like japanese cars, good yet inexpensive.

 

[Astroben]

Are they a lot better than Hoya's Super HMC?

I read from sticky that B+W is like continental cars, good but expensive. Hoya is like japanese cars, good yet inexpensive.

We're looking at transmission rate of very close to 100% for both types of filters.
From what I see they showed not much difference when images compared side-by-side.
It's only the solid brass built and ease of cleaning(for B+W) that's worth the premium, at least that seems to be the sentiments among those who bought it.
Not sure if B+W performs better in terms of ghosting/flare reduction.
But it's more of better feel and SMOOTH coatings that's money well spent.
That said, if you're tight on budget, Hoya is great too!

 

[Deathegg]

The good Hoyas ain't that cheap too, but still slightly cheaper than B+W.

 

[BinGx]

I have used B+W filters on my cousin's D80 before.. Brought it to Hokkaido with all the snow flying towards the lens, it's really easy to clean off n sometimes the snow dun even stick to the lens..can jus blow it off easily. I have jus bought D90..using the vitacon uv filters..notice v bad flaring.. sian.. Nw looking for a gd UV filter..mind sharing wd model of B+W to get for 67mm?

 

[huatman]

I have used B+W filters on my cousin's D80 before.. Brought it to Hokkaido with all the snow flying towards the lens, it's really easy to clean off n sometimes the snow dun even stick to the lens..can jus blow it off easily. I have jus bought D90..using the vitacon uv filters..notice v bad flaring.. sian.. Nw looking for a gd UV filter..mind sharing wd model of B+W to get for 67mm?

maybe the B+W XS PRO MRC?

 

[Cowseye]

I think F-Pro will do. XS-Pro is slim profile with no front thread. But I dun think you will need tat unless u are using UWA lens.

 

[huatman]

I think F-Pro will do. XS-Pro is slim profile with no front thread. But I dun think you will need tat unless u are using UWA lens.

I just bought the XS-Pro, it come with the front thread. If not wrong the one without front thread is call "Slim". But as mention above it suited for wide-angle and maybe zoom lenses

some description on the B+W XS-PRO - http://www.photofilter.com/B+W/B+W XS PRO.htm

 

[ReiszRie]

just got some B+W filters from MaxSaver, been reading around and they appear to be legit

http://maxsaver.net/bw.aspx

they've excellent prices and free delivery to SG

 

[ReiszRie]

i bought a B+W for its matte black frame and gold typography.

 

[jonathanav66]

Thumb up for B+W..

 

[photoart]

my persoanl finances have been tight last year, so been using cheaper HOYAs

this year it's more relaxed for me, so i just ordered 2 B+W filters.

I will give my opinion after i recieve them

 

[xencorvo]

Yes is worth better than hoyu or kenko

 

[xencorvo]

Yup definately better than kenyo or hoya

 

[daredevil123]

Yup definately better than kenyo or hoya

Have you tried hoya HD or kenko Zeta?