Looking for a slim UV filter any recommendations?

[sound dust]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a slim UV filter for fit the X100, there are some fairly chunky ones out there anyone with some slim profile uv filter recommendations?

 

[Arjay]

See Brandon Remlers blog. In his March 25th entry, he shows an X100 unboxing vido with some additions about camera accessories. Go to 00h 03' 51'' where he shows mounting a B&W 49mm slim UV filter.

 

[Leigh Youdale]

Definitely B+W

 

[sound dust]

Yep I'm familiar with that video, that's where I found out about the slim uv filters, however if you go to the B+W site, there is a myriad of filters and I'm just not sure on which one.

 

[pgeobc]

Try these people. I have good luck with them. Good help on the phone, too.

 

[cpharris]

B+W popular mounts:

F-PRO - 'Standard' Filter mount (threaded front).

SLIM - 3mm thick, but no front thread; can't mount other filters or clip-on lens caps.

XS-PRO - 3.5mm thick, but with a front thread. Not as deep as standard mount, but should accept other filters or clip-on lens caps.

XS-Pro mounts are available in UV Haze (010) or Clear Protector (007), both Multi-coated (MRC). I bought a 49mm clear protector, but so for no stock of the adaptors/hoods!

 

[Vobluda]

I dare to say Hoya HMC slim only as BW filters (even slim) makes my Hexar AF lens stuck when close focusing. Did never happen with Hoya.

 

[sound dust]

Thanks cpharris, this explains things perfectly. XS-Pro to me has the balance of functionality and a slimer form factor.

 

[Matus]

When I decided to get UV filters for my Mamiya 6 lenses (serve mostly to shield the lens) I googled a lot until I found a very interesting REVIEW of UV filters. I got myself the Hoya UV (0) which accidentally are also one the the cheaper ones. They are well done - I have not had any ghosting issues (though I mostly do use the hoods)

 

[berlincontemporary]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a slim UV filter for fit the X100, there are some fairly chunky ones out there anyone with some slim profile uv filter recommendations?

As always... B&W filters are no. 1.

 

[ochong]

As always... B&W filters are no. 1.

According to the reviews that Matus linked to, B&W are not #1. I do however feel that B&W and Hoya are nearly equivalent in their technical specs. B&W may have slightly better build quality.

 

[pgeobc]

I guess that when I buy a filter, I not only expect that the passed or blocked areas of the spectrum are appropriate, but at optical and mount quality. After all, why spend bushel baskets full of money on a good lens and then stick the bottom of a coke bottle on it for a filter? I really wish that when sites evaluate filters, that they would evaluate optical and mechanical quality, too.

 

[hunz]

XS-Pro mounts are available in UV Haze (010) or Clear Protector (007), both Multi-coated (MRC). I bought a 49mm clear protector, but so for no stock of the adaptors/hoods!

any thoughts on if the clear protector alos blocks out UV haze? - still trying to decide between 010 vs 007 and which is better suited for the X100 - your opinion/advice?

 

[staal571]

B+W 49mm XS-Pro Digital NANO Multi-Coated (MRC) Clear #007 Filter

Gr Peter

 

[DavidX]

^^ +1. Way to go. (and the leather case fits when it's on - just)

 

[gavinlg]

I have a b+w clear 007 on mine - best filter on the market. The Hoya UMC filters are optically just as good though, just not as nicely built/finished.

But for sure, if you want to save some money just get a Hoya UMC - it's literally just as good.