mark-b
Well-known
Has anybody ever used Hoya's "both sides coated" u.v. filters? I'm just wondering if it's adequate, as it has just one coating on each side. Eventually, though, a multicoated replacement will be purchased.
Gumby
Veteran
Yes, it is "adequate".
bmattock
Veteran
But be sure to guess at your exposure. Do not use a meter.
Gumby
Veteran
... and don't bother with focus; fuzzy is "in". 
Al Kaplan
Veteran
You'll never be able to tell the difference between mult- and single- coated. Most all of my lenses are single coated too. It doesn't bother me in the least.
As for "both sides coated", that would seem to be a given. Most of my 39mm collection is Hoya, with a few Leitz of various vintages. My collection of Rolleiflex Bayonet I filters looks to have a couple that predate coating altogether. They work just fine.
"Saving money" now with cheaper filters is soon money down the drain if you plan on replacing them. Don't buy any that you really don't need. Try to scrounge used filters from your friends or the "Junque Box" at the camera shop. Filters are not the salvation for lousy pictures.
http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com
As for "both sides coated", that would seem to be a given. Most of my 39mm collection is Hoya, with a few Leitz of various vintages. My collection of Rolleiflex Bayonet I filters looks to have a couple that predate coating altogether. They work just fine.
"Saving money" now with cheaper filters is soon money down the drain if you plan on replacing them. Don't buy any that you really don't need. Try to scrounge used filters from your friends or the "Junque Box" at the camera shop. Filters are not the salvation for lousy pictures.
http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com
mark-b
Well-known
Good point, Al. That reminds me I've a few of those Pentax filters, monocoated. thanks Ed & Al.