Which brand of filters for D80

[tiago.esquetim]

Hi, i recently bought a Nikon D80 with the 18-135 lens, and do a lot of

landscape photos.

For now, i'm using a hoya double coated red filter 25a for my B&W pictures.

 

I also tried a hoya uv filter from a friend, that fits the lens (67mm), but it

is very bad i think, when using it, i always get flares.

After doing some research i found that the hoya green label filters are low

quality, So would like to hear some of your opinions on what UV, polarizer or

ND filters should i buy for my actual lens? Could someone help ??

Thanks

[bill_keane2]

I use a thin variety, multi-coated B+W Circular Polariser, or no filter at all. I'm not saying do this, because a filter does protect the front element, but it may degrade the image, so I'm VERY, VERY careful.

[tiago.esquetim]

Thanks Bill ! so i guess that B+W are the filters to go with, right?

I've asked around and people also recommended this brand.

 

Because i'm a starter in Dslr cameras, (i used the Nikon coolpix 4500 for about 6 years), is there some kind of UV plus polarizer all-in-one ?

[bruce_margolis]

When I shoot landscapes, the only filter I find I need -- if any at all -- is a circular polarizer. Well, there may be a few instances when I wish I had an ND but usually I don't use anything. I have no need at all for a UV.

 

FWIW, the one I use is the Hoya S-HMC, virtually the same type and style as Bill mentioned.

[bruce_margolis]

"is there some kind of UV plus polarizer all-in-one ?"

 

Actually, I think Hoya makes one but even the people at THK think it is junk. You can check it out for yourself at....

 

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/hoya-03.html

[bsd230]

I've had just about all the main brands and some not so well known, and I would have to say that B+W is one of the best. I like their UV, Polarizer, and their ND filters are excellent.

[simon_hickie1]

Photography Monthly in the UK found B+W polariser to be excellent. They also had good things to say about Hoya and, surprisingly, Kood.

[rob_shooter]

I used Nikon CPOL II, plus Lee ND grads etc, great for me

[Mike_R1664876643]

I just use the Hoya filters in the blue box these days - coated on both sides - with good success.

[tiago.esquetim]

Thanks to all !! Finally i have enough info to make a wise choice, and nothing better than the opinion of fellow photographers to help me decide. Now the question is ... where should i buy online?? That is, if i find them to be to expensive here in Portugal.