CP filter choice

[cL0d]

Hi.
I'm a bit confused about the different versions of Hoya CP filters in regards of what online stores sell.
I'd like to by the best possibile version for the 67mm lense (the EF-S 17-85) and an adapter (52 to 67 mmm) for the nifty-fifty.
Yes, I've read all the previous threads on the subject but, since I'd like to buy it on eBay, I want to be sure to not take a fake or wrong one!
I've found these (I'm in Europe):
http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230127900673
http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230134750396
Which one Is the best one?
Thank you very much to everyone.
Claudio

[SkipD]

In the Hoya line, you definitely want one in the "S-HMC" line to get the best multicoating possible.

My recommendation is to stay away from ebay. You're quite likely to get scammed there. You can buy via the web from reputable dealers, and it would be my strong suggestion to do just that. Unfortunately, I don't know of any to recommend in your part of the world. In the U.S., I stick to B&H or Adorama for most of my web-based purchases of camera-related equipment.

[Lester Wareham]

Go for the SHMC, the SHMC Pro 1 line have some additional improvements as well as all being a 3mm thin design for wide angles but with front threads so you can still use the lens cap.

Easy way to avoid fake goods is to use reputable dealers and stay away from ebay, why pinch pennies on filters consider the amount the camera and lenses cost.

[cL0d]

Thanks for the replies.
I would like to know if someone knows a good online dealer in Europe.
I've had hard time finding one with good choices.
Claudio

[Lester Wareham]

I can help you with UK dealers but not in Italy, there must be other Italian member though.

In fact I just did an advanced search on the members list with Italy in the location field and it gave me two pages of results, you could try PMing a couple of them.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/memberlist.php?do=search

[cL0d]

Thanks a lot, Lester. It's not a problem for me to buy across the Europe.
I've just found this extremely usefull thread on uk shops:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327910

I'm yet confused between
* Super HMC Pro-1
* Pro-1 Digital

Why a CP filter should be "optimized" for digital?!? What benefit could you get?
Thank you,
Claudio

[Lester Wareham]

Thanks a lot, Lester. It's not a problem for me to buy across the Europe.
I've just found this extremely usefull thread on uk shops:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327910

I'm yet confused between
* Super HMC Pro-1
* Pro-1 Digital

Why a CP filter should be "optimized" for digital?!? What benefit could you get?
Thank you,
Claudio

I think it may just be a marketing thing. The Hoya SHMC coating boasts 99.7% light transmission, in fact the best of all the manufactures figures.

The Pro 1 filters include slimline 3mm frames with 1mm glass but including front threads, black glass edges and a number of other things including an easy clean top coat. As far as I can see there is no quantitative distinction between SHMC Pro 1 and SHMC Pro 1 Digital but if in doubt go for the digital.

This page has a summary of what I have found from filter manufactures and some additional notes.

http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/LensTests/Flare/FilterData.htm

In the UK my main web supplier for Canon kit and Hoya filters is www.ajpudy.com I also use http://www.warehouseexpress.com

[JohnJ80]

The best possible for you is the B+W MRC filters.

You should not ever use a filter that is not a 'coated' filter (anti reflective coating).

See:
http://www.kenandchristine.com/gallery/1054387/1

J

[cL0d]

Well, both Hoya versions are *multi*-coated filters (I think 7 layers).
B+W are more expensive in general. Are they worth the extra cost?

Thanks,
Claudio

[JohnJ80]

I think they are. Hoya and B+W are the two top brands.

I don't think it pays to scimp putting what might be questionable filter glass in front of good glass. You should put at least as good of glass as your lens has in front.

J