To get the best performance from multicoated lenses, one should also use multicoated filters. Older single coated or, much worse, uncoated filters even if top quality otherwise, are the weak link in the optical system in some photography.
There is much debate about filter quality, some argue that new multicoated filters are the best, while others argue that if your lens is multicoated then a a multicoated filter is overkill. I guess I fall in-between, I use older Konica, Minolta non MC Pentax among others and I do have a few multicoated filters, then I have large bin of older filters, most Tiffin, some Hoya, and a set of 52mm Minolta filters. I have not added many multicoated filters as the filter sizes I use range from 46mm to 72mm, the cost is really high. I also use resin Cokin filters, I have adaptors from 49mm to 72mm, I recall an article in Shutterbug in the early 90s in which the author tested glass and resin filters and found the resin filters worked as well as glass. That has been my experaince as well, I prefer glass just because of connivance.
To get the best performance from multicoated lenses, one should also use multicoated filters. Older single coated or, much worse, uncoated filters even if top quality otherwise, are the weak link in the optical system in some photography.[Empahsis added]
Every link in the optical path is important. The image quality is only as strong as the weakest leak.
Not true, just look at what I wrote about resolutions.
Light transmission is and contrast are the big things for me. That and the filter needs to be parallel.It is true. The resolution is also as strong as the weakest link.
Not to sound flippant, but buy quality, you'll never regret it.
Thank you! I was having trouble finding info about their photo filters. I will do a quick check with and without to verify they are OK. I like the idea of using classic gear, but of course, not all of the film-era gear was great.Toshiba made hi-end filters. I use them. Their color correcting filters produce good images.
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