The current pentax filters are SMC. They are superior to the Hoya filters in many ways. Better flare resistance, easier to clean, and better build quality. I've been through the B+W-Hoya merry-go-round, and after some comparisons feel that the Pentax SMC filters are about the best you can buy. I feel so strongly about that that I'm getting rid of all my Hoya filters and replacing them with Pentax. Some I've never even used, or used only once.
The skylight filter is more useful than the UV. Brent Hutto wrote: > > While I'm spamming this list this evening... > > I see that B&H lists Pentax filters in 49mm and 52mm sizes, among > others. I was going to order some sort of UV or Skylight filter to > keep on the front on my new 24mm lens. Are the Pentax filters > Super MultiCoated? Are they reasonably durable in terms of > cleaning? I was going to default to a good super multicoated Hoya > filter but if they Pentax ones are nice I'd certainly spring for the > extra few dollars they cost. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
