quantary vs. hoya

[molsen]

I've noticed that the regular multicoated Skylight 1A filters for both of these brands are about the same prices (within a couple dollars of each other). Are they the same quality? Some people have told me quantaray filters are crappy, but I haven't heard from someone with actual experience using both brands.

 

[brileyphotog]

I have used both Quantaray and Hoya 52mm filters and I honestly can't tell much of a difference. I'm surprised that they are fairly close in price, to be honest. For bigger sizes, Hoya tends to cost more. I went with a Hoya on my Sigma, which is an 86mm (I think). I would guess that is harder to keep high optical quality the bigger the filter gets.

 

[molsen]

i'm getting a 52mm and 58mm so I should be fine with quantaray?

 

[kundalini]

...vs B+W

 

[molsen]

no, vs. Hoya

 

[brileyphotog]

I would say yes...but if they are very close in price why not go for the Hoya?

 

[kundalini]

no, vs. Hoya

No consideration for the best?

 

[jwkwd]

You could also throw Tiffen and Promaster into the mix, they are pretty close.

 

[molsen]

I would say yes...but if they are very close in price why not go for the Hoya?

because the hoya i would have to order online, and the quantaray can be bought locally. and i asked for MC filters for a birthday present, and I doubt my parents would be able to handle ordering something on-line, lol

No consideration for the best?

but i already know it's the best :thumbup:

 

[jdripper]

Between the 52 MM filters which is better Tiffen or Quantaray? I have UV and Polaroid. Any comments, suggestions or assistance?