jrethorst Posted September 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had a small mishap with my Digilux 2 and luckily had a UV filter on the lens. So I need a new filter. I've found both Heliopan and Leica 69mm filters around. I've heard that Heliopan makes Leica's filters. Is that right? If so, Heliopan has a UV filter with "SH-PMC" multi-coating. The Leica filter specs and package don't mention anything like this. Do the Leica-branded filters have the same multi-coating? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted September 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 13, 2019 17 hours ago, jrethorst said: I had a small mishap with my Digilux 2 and luckily had a UV filter on the lens. So I need a new filter. I've found both Heliopan and Leica 69mm filters around. I've heard that Heliopan makes Leica's filters. Is that right? If so, Heliopan has a UV filter with "SH-PMC" multi-coating. The Leica filter specs and package don't mention anything like this. Do the Leica-branded filters have the same multi-coating? Leica filters are said to be made by Marumi here and there but i haven't seen evidence of that. They have better performances than Heliopan's according to Lensrentals (https://tinyurl.com/y3966lvp) but they are also more expensive and you will probably see no difference as far as optical qualities. What i prefer in Leica filters, or at least some of them (to be checked), is their glass that can be removed easily from the filter mount and the latter having an internal filter thread allowing to stack another filter or a screw-in hood if needed.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 13, 2019 In general Leica filters are made by Schott/B+W. Some by Marumi. Leica filters are not always multicoated. I would advise a Heliopan "protective" filter over an UV filter. There are a number of advantages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted September 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2019 I use a Heliopan Clear Protection SH-PMC Multicoated filter on my 28 Emarit M ASPH with no noticeable ill effects. It is the slim version, and is advertised as having 16 layer multicoating. It is constructed to an equivalent level to the B+W UV filters on my older Leica lenses that I bought years ago (before clear protection filters were widely available). I would purchase another without hesitation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted November 4, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) On 9/13/2019 at 1:44 PM, jaapv said: In general Leica filters are made by Scott/B+W. Some by Marumi. Leica filters are not always multicoated. I would advise a Heliopan "protective" filter over an UV filter. There are a number of advantages. Any advantages of a Heliopan over B+W MRC nano filter? Edited November 4, 2019 by james.liam Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 4, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2019 Not that you I know of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted November 4, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I use B+W clear filters and have no complaints. Edited November 4, 2019 by stephan54 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipsa00 Posted May 22, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 22, 2020 On 9/13/2019 at 7:44 PM, jaapv said: In general Leica filters are made by Schott/B+W. Some by Marumi. Leica filters are not always multicoated. I would advise a Heliopan "protective" filter over an UV filter. There are a number of advantages. Jaap - what are the advantages of a clear filter over a UV filter (assuming one is shooting on a digital body)? I just bought 3 B+W UV filters (XS Pro, MRC Nano) for protective reasons. I was wondering if it's worth the trouble to exchange them for B+W clear filters. Do clear filters control flare better than UV filters, by chance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 22, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 22, 2020 Three advantages: 1. They use high-impact resistant glass, making for better protection 2. The glass is thinner, making for less aberrations 2. They are nano-coated, making it easier to keep them clean. (but you already have that ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleue Posted December 12, 2020 Share #10 Posted December 12, 2020 I use Heliopan SH-PMC filters on my lenses. The lenses are too expensive to use anything else. I have NEVER been disappointed. I used to love the B+W Nano filters (Premium), but I have purchased several from various sources and I keep getting cheap Chinese copies (aluminum rings). I simply don't trust that name anymore. (BTW, Heliopan are now being copied in China, so buyer beware!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 12, 2020 Share #11 Posted December 12, 2020 Buy with a decent shop that won't sell you junk copies. Try for instance B&H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted December 12, 2020 Share #12 Posted December 12, 2020 I buy B+W, second choice is Heliopan, third choice is Leica (because of their pricing). I do not recognise any optical difference in the three brands. But B+W has the widest choice in slim versions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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