Is this the Hoya HMC UV(0) or the Hoya HMC Super UV(0) 49mm filter made in Japan? If it is not specifically one of these two, I do not want it.
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The one I bought was a 77mm and it was a "C". I'm pleased with the performance and if you Google around you can find test data where it scored quite nicely. http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
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This is the 77mm Hoya filter. The product I received specified "Hoya HMC multicoated filter UV(C)" and is made in Philippines. I'm happy with its quality.
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The one I bought was a77mm (C). I'm pleased with it's performance using it primarily to protect an expensive lens from wind-blown desert sand. If you Google around you can find info and test results where it did quite nicely. Try http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
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The item is listed as a 77mm filter, not 49mm. It is not listed as 'super', but it is a digitally multi-coated glass filter. Good luck!
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My polarizer is made by Hoya, a Japanese company. Vignetting is a common problem at wide angles, e.g. 18 mm. If you're using another filter to protect the lens (UV or skylight) try taking it off & just using the polarizing filter. Getting the filter as close to the lens as possible is the goal. Can also get a step up ring and a larger polarizer, e.g. 77 mm.
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I went to pick mine up after satisfying myself that they were indeed made in Japan. My experience with my old Canon A-20 Powershot convinced me there's a difference. I'd just purchased it (2002 ?) and the next week they introduced the A-40 which offered video as well. Since I was still inside my 30 day return window I picked up the A-40 and compared the two in detail for a couple of weeks. The A-20 was made in Japan and the A-40 was made in Malaysia, or Singapore, or Myanmar. I can't remember exactly. Big difference! Fit and finish was superb on the Japanese version. Poor on the other. In one of the zoom steps I came to see an out-of-focus area where the Japanese version was consistently sharp. I returned the A-40 and kept the A-20. Still works great. Now the 780. I went to Best-Buy to pick it up and at the last second I decided I'd better verify that it was Japanese too. Nope, it was Chinese. I explained my concerns to the checker and requested to examine their inventory for the Japanese version I wanted. Fortunately, I was in luck. There was only one amongst several Chinese examples. I snapped it up and it's been just wonderful. To be completely fair and honest I must confess that my earlier experience with the A-20 may not have any validity today. I didn't do an in-depth comparison between the Chinese/Japanese versions. For all I Know the Chinese version is the superior of the two. I was simply relying on my limited, singular experience. The reviews here at Amazon are pretty accurate. My only issue is the audible noise in video mode. If it's a quiet setting you WILL hear it. Not a problem for me. I use it mostly for dirtbiking, snowmobiling, and boating.
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Mine said it's made in Japan on the lens. I bought mine when this fist came out though
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Hi the only thing I use is the Adapter Ring and the lenscap and the filters are fine for me..I bought extra close up filters Neewer and another set of filters from polaroid no expensive all from Amazon and do the job prefectly for me depends what you want..I have no Hoya..ad I share the filters between my Canon Bridge and Canon 1100d dslr.I also bought 58mm star filter fantastic effects hope that helps, you couldjust buy seperatly and cheeper an adapter ring dont make the mistake I did and bought from Amazon USA you will end up paying customs duty of £16 x
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I have no idea. The whole camera was made in Japan, and there is no indication that the lens was made in another place. I suggest you call and ask. Their number in the US: 800-211-7262.
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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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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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Thanks Anne. I will definitely look into this as I would like to get a UV filter for the lens.
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Yes that lens is made in Japan. "Made in Japan" is printed on the lens.Mike
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The date code on mine is UV0420. There's not one mark or scratch on the lens, even though I use it often on the beach on windy days.
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I still have the box. I will see if I can find information.http://www.pegasuslighting.com/optivex-uv-filter.htmllook at this one
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Google "Hoya HD Filter packaging" and you will see the black box packaging that I have. Also, there is an article about how to spot the fake filters at ePHOTOzine dot com.
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Mine says "Made in Japan" right below the Nikon logo on the lens barrel closest to the camera. Were it not made in Japan I would not have bought it. There is too much money involved to get one made ion a production factory in the near East or other outsourced locations. As I said in my review, on my D800, this lens produces spectacular results. Sharp edge to edge, corner to corner, with no need for any distortion corrections.
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It is a metal or hard teflon type material. Fits well, though I bought a HOYA 58mm uv lens and the fit is not good at all.When you eventually get it on you dont want to keep taking it off. I would go to a regular camera store with my camera next time, maybe a bit more expensive but you can see what you are getting.
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The Hoya HD has "Made in Japan" printed on the edge. With the Nikkor 18-105 there are no vignetting problems. Do you have other filters stacked or possibly a lens hood causing your problem? The other possibility is the zoom stop may not have have been adjusted correctly from the factory and it goes a little wider than it should.
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Hey GadgetGirl,As far as I could check on the internet, your camera's lens does not have threads... This means that you will not be able to use any filters on it (the Hoya 55mm will not mount to tor lens).Anyways, this product is a filter, and (IMHO) it is not a good idea to use it as a replacement of a lens cover... The two products have different uses.For extra protection, one may use this filter AND the cover, or just the cover. But I would not use ONLY the UV filter.Hope this helps,Thiago