Is this filter multicoated for anti reflection?
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Let me quote Tiffen (go to their website's FAQ section): "The Tiffen Circular Polarizer is not multicoated at all. We used to carry TMC (Tiffen multicoated) filters but found no significant difference in their light transmission and also that the coating could be easily damaged, resulting in poorer performance. In any case, multicoating is a proprietary process, and we seriously doubt that any lens or filter manufacturer will tell you the exact nature and composition of their coating layers."
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Yes, it has more than one coat for better light transmission. MC standards for multi-coated
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As trivial as it may seem, don't skimp on a filter. You have a nice camera, so get a MULTI-COATED filter from someone like B&W;, Heliopan, or Hoya. The multi-coatings reduce flare and reflections, just like your multi-coated Nikon lens -- again, don't skimp, it'll truly reduce the quality of your photo's especially in sunlight. The size of the filter should be imprinted on the lens, and yes, it's 67mm. A good filter is somewhere in the $50 neighborhood.
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I would expect that you would notice a reduction in glare, if you tune the orientation of the filter sheet. Be aware that there is an overall reduction of light through the sheet, even when it is not affecting the glare.
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UV filter coating imbues a slight color tinge, and reduces the amount of light. Clear is actually preferable. UV filtering is unnecessary with modern lenses.
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Sorry, I don't have the Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating. Just the B=W 77 UV filter.
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KDavies, the filter looks to be some sort of nylon weave, the frame for the filter is a strong, dense, high quality plastic. I have seen people get very upset by this, but my familiarity with plastics used in the medical and scientific fields gives me reason to feel it is not a problem. I have been using mine for years with no apparent degradation of the plastics involved, no change to the surface from a hard, glossy plastic.
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I personally did not like this filter because it had the glare and it also was not coated properly. I ended up sending it back for a refund and went with the B+W version. My photos came out poorly with it on.
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Hi Sam, I owned the 58mm set of these filters and was not happy with them. They are listed as "Japan Optics" but are actually made in China. The warming filter is plastic, not glass. The CP has a minimal polarizing effect at best. And, from what I can tell compared to my Hoya filters, these are definitely not coated optics. I sent mine back yesterday. YMMV. Cheers, SB
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Mine just say JAPAN OPTICS. They do not seem to be multi-coated. I use the polarized filter to protect the lens, and it does a fine job of that at a low price. I would recommend a more expensive single filter for more serious work.
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It's a bit smudgy. I use it now to protect old lenses that I don't use much. B+W, Hoya, Tiffen, are all good filters that I currently use and I haven't had any problems with. I advise paying the extra few bucks for the better filters that will last longer.
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Yes it's well made and very solid. The screen is very clear and easy to see. The bad, when I'm driving into the sun the reflection off my clothes and the seats makes the screen almost impossible to see although turning away from the sun restores the view on the screen. I have not tried an anti-reflection coating and need to check some out. The only times I've had this problem is when the sun is low in the sky.
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Hoya Standard filters have one layer of anti-reflectant coating to each surface of the glass to suppress reflection and increase light transmission. HMC (Hoya Multi-Coated) have 3 layers of anti-reflectant coatings on each surface to reduce average reflection down to 3.0% or less. Hoya S-HMC (Super HMC) also have 6 layers of anti-reflectant coatings. Finally, the Super HMC PRO 1 is made of thinner glass (only 1mm thick), also with 6 layers of anti-reflectant coatings bonded to each surface of the glass.
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Only my first filter was appreciably off-white after a year.Keep in mind that their main purpose is to avoid contaminating the RO membrane.
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Hello BenYou can use any of the ND filters, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 depending on how bright it is. ND filters darken the scene by certain amount of stops depending on the ND filter used.Polarizing filters are often used to eliminate reflections though you can still use it for bright scenes. None of the rest would be useful for what you're doing (underwater, macro or UV).
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Not sure if multicoated, Not like some cheaper with clouded optics, this is very clear optics. I spent 30 years on the ocean so I know what works. Zoom sometinez require new focus. I've had many touted the best that failed. I really like this one. It compares with many more expensive I've had. Stability of object is always a problem with this kind of optice. Suggest a good tripod. Or mini pod. I would recommend this to anyone. I know this compares with many high dollar optics. Good luck
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Yes. I was confused by the picture of the filter too. The AC5000 unit (black, silver control area, blue UV light tower unit) used to use 2 filters "pushed together" on top of each other, but now it seems to be a single filter and more expensive too! Yikes!Hope this helps.