MaydaMason opened this issue on Aug 10, 2005 ยท 8 posts
Onslow posted Wed, 10 August 2005 at 3:07 AM
I have and use the standard Hoya cir-polarising filter - very happy with it, no problems. The 'Pro 1' has coatings on it that are designed to cut down on flare and ghosting so should give a more contrasty picture. The figures and graphs that Hoya give are for the front of the filter so perhaps this is a problem if you want to use multiple filters at once. The most I have used is an ND grad(Cokin) and the polariser together and I have not had a problem with flare, ghosting or vignetting. The other difference they quote is the 'Pro 1' is a lower profile - again depends on how many filters you intend to use at any one time, also how wide the lenses are you intend to use it with. I don't think you would have any problem with normal wide angle, perhaps you would if you are going to the extreme wide angle. My feelings - the standard is suitable for all normal usage, get the Pro 1 if you are using the new generation super wide angle zoom lenses for C size sensors or any other extreme wide angle lens or multiple filter set ups.
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