useful links
https://cvp.com/pdf/hoya-filter-catalog-2016.pdf
Filter sizes for newest DSLR and 4/3 camera lenses
https://tiffen.com/pages/filter-to-lens-chart
https://www.robertallenkautzphoto.com/lens-filtersize-chart
Fisheye protectors / ND filters
https://cinestillfilm.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions
https://www.photopills.com/articles/lens-filters-guide
Guide to thread pitches used throughout the site
E, ES European standard male threads 0.75mm...E, ES after the size
E European fine male threads 0.5mm...E before the size
F US & Japanese fine male threads 0.5mm...F after the size
C Coarse male threads 1.0mm
M medium male threads 0.75mm... standard threads today
FR fine (0.5)mm female
MR med (0.75)mm female
nft slim > no front threads
SO slip-on (over lens barrel)
SS set screw (tightens over lens barrel)
Guide to condition of filters for sale
*new filters
new - in current or recent packaging.
NOS - new old stock in original packaging 10+ years
NIB n/o - vintage older filters new in original packaging 20+ years.
NIC - in current or recent case - out of the box
NIC n/o - new/old in original leather or plastic case
n/o - new/old out of its packaging
( NOS, NIB n/o B+W and Heliopan filters are vintage non-slim “E Series”)
*pre-owned filters
“looks new” may be new (?) - in or out of orig packaging...condition: 10
“clean” or “very clean” - used, near-mint... condition 9 or 10
vg - good glass, some wear on frame
cs - with original leather or plastic case
unmtd - unmounted glass
Clearance page “Various Japan brands” made for many independent importers during the 70‘s, 80’s, 90’s, 00‘s mostly made by Marumi Optical using quality standards: coating, dyed glass and sturdy frames. All listed are in NOS, “very clean” or “like new” condition...Any received with nicks on the frame, scratches, ghosting, worn coatings, hazing from deteriorating foam packaging... are discarded.
Brands include: Asanuma, Camrex, Coastar, CPC Phase 2, Gemko, HCE, Kalcor, Kalt, Kenko, Milo, Osawa, Prinz, PRO, Promaster, Quantaray, Rokunar, Samigon, Toshiba, Toyo Optics, Spiratone, Vivitar...and others
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About coatings and construction
Hoya: black painted aluminum
MC - multi-coated; SMC super multi-coated; SC - single coated
Hoya HMC - “Hoya multicoated”
Hoya Evo anti-static coatings repel dust, staying clean longer.
About B+W filters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rmp3CWUpt4
B+W, Heliopan and other German filters: black painted brass.
* We feature only German made items for quality assurance
B+W and Heliopan filters are SC “single coated” on both sides
B+W “MRC” > “multi-resistant coating” water repellent......
“nano” - dust repellent
Heliopan “SH-PMC” > “super-hard premium multi-coating”
about frame thickness
B+W E and ES series...vintage non-slim 5mm thickness frames up to 62mm... 6mm thickness frames 67 > 82mm
desired by collectors of vintage 50mm and above focal length lenses
B+W F-Pro > 4mm thickness frames
B+W XS-Pro > 3mm thickness frames...newest series for wide-angle
Heliopan slim > 4mm thickness frames
Heliopan non-slim > 5mm thickness frames
Linear Polarizers: for new mirrorless and older manually operated cameras
Circular Polarizers: recommended for AF and Digital cameras
Guide to Neutral Density filters
ND Wratten # Filter factor (ff) Increase exposure stops
0.1 1.25 1/3
0.2 1.50 2/3
0.3 2x 1
0.4 2.5 1-1/3
0.5 3 1-2/3
0.6 4x 2
0.7 5 2-1/3
0.8 6 2-2/3
0.9 8x 3
1.0 10 3-1/3
1.2 16 4
1.5 32 5
1.8 64 6
2.0 100 6-2/3
2.4 8
2.7 9
3.0 1000 10
4.0 10k 13-1/3
Neutral Density filters reduce the amount of light passing through the camera lens without changing the color of the scene.
They are especially useful in bright light conditions to help prevent overexposure.
They also allow proper exposure at a wider lens opening for reduced depth-of-field to highlight a key subject by making the foreground and/or background out of focus.
Basics for digital or film
UV Haze Haze reduction, lens protection
UV-16 daylight w/ flash; reduces haze and bluish cast
UV-17 greater haze reduction in aerial, mountain, marine,
sky scenes; portraiture in shady areas...Y1
Skylight 1A, 1B - B+W KR1.5 - Nikon L1A, L1B
UV - pinkish cast for blue haze
reduction for color
fine to use with black & white
Filter Factor 1 - 0 stops
Linear / Circular Polarizer
General use in outdoor photography -
produces deeper skies and alters reflections.
Circular Polarizer - autofocus
Linear Polarizer - manual - film - mirrorless
Filter Factor 3-4...1-2/3 - 2 stops
Enhancing Filter - Hoya Intensifier
Intensifies the yellow, orange, red spectrum while not
affecting other colors, use with Polarizer
to intensify blue skies. Enhances faded fabrics,
fall foliage and landscape.
Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop
I believe this video was shot with this filter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuR4i97BGBw
filters for black and white photography
General rule:
filters lighten their own color and darken their opposite
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 5 - Y1 - Nikon Y44
Light yellow filter for mild contrast...
high-altitude UV 2A, 2C, UV-17
Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 8 - Y2 - B+W 022 -
Hoya K2 - Nikon Y48
This medium yellow filter offers the most correct tonal
range contrast for clouds against blue skies...
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 12 - Nikon Y52
Cuts haze in aerial work; used with color infrared;
more contrast than yellow 8
Filter Factor 2.2 - 1 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow 15 - B+W 023
Enhances landscapes, marine scenes and aerial photography with more dramatic effects than yellow 8 ...
Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/3 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Orange 16 - B+W 040 - Hoya G
More dramatic effect than Yellow 15...
Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/3 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Orange 21 - B+W 041 -
O2 - Nikon 056
Absorbs blue and blue-greens.
Blue skies darken with dramatic cloud contrasts.
Foliage blackens.
Filter Factor 7 - 2-2/3 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 23A
Light red producing contrast effects that darken skies,
water, rock formations and architecture...
Filter Factor 6 - 2-1/3 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 25A - B+W 090 - Nikon R60
Dramatic sky effects and cloud contrast.
Useful with Infrared films
Filter Factor 8 - 3 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Red 29 - B+W 091 Kodak F
Dramatic sky effects and cloud contrast. Useful with Infrared films. Deeper effect than 25 Red. Tri-color separation
Filter Factor 16 - 4-1/3 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Yellow-Green 13 - Hoya XO - B+W 060
Used with outdoor portraiture for good skintones
when landscape is important. Enhances highlites in foliage,
grass and trees. Same sky contrast as yellows.
Filter Factor 2.5 - 1-1/2 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Green 11 - B+W 061 - Hoya X1
Used with outdoor or studio portraiture for rich skintones;
Enhances shadows and highlites in foliage, grass and trees...
Filter Factor 4 - 2 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Green 58, 61
Dramatically lightens and enhances shadows and highlites in foliage, grass and trees. Tri-color separation
Filter Factor 4 - 2 stops
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Cyan Blue 38 - B+W 080, 081
Minimizes contrast; Bleaches daytime skies.
Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop
Kodak wratten/Tiffen Blue 47, 47B Kodak C5
Accentuates fog; minimizes contrast giving shots a
wintery effect Tri-color separation
Filter Factor 4-1/2 - 2-1/3 stops
Infrared 89B - B+W 092 - Hoya R72
Infrared 87 - B+W 093 - Hoya RM90
Intensifiers for digital or film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIPvbUxTtb4
warming filters for digital or film
Tiffen 812 - Tiffen FX Warm
Absorbs bluish haze in scenics; Adds warmth to skintones, similar to a dense skylight...81B + Coral
Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop
81A
Converts Tungsten 3200K Type B film to 3400K w/ indoor lighting
Warms up scenes and portraiture on overcast days w/ Daylight film... Filter Factor...1.4 - 1/2 stop
81B
Used with outdoor portraiture for good skintones when landscape is important. Stronger effect than 81A
Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop
81C - B+W / Heliopan KR3
Same as 81B but has increased effect
Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop
81EF
Same as 81C but has increased effect
Filter Factor 2.0 - 1.0 stop
color correction / color balance
80A - B+W KB15 - Nikon B15
Balances daylight film for use with most standard household tungsten lighting or studio lighting...converts 3200K to 5500K....Filter Factor 2.4 - 1-1/3 stops
80B - B+W KB12 - Nikon B12
Balances daylight film for use with most standard photo flood lamps and on-camera flash.
converts 3400K to 5500K...Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
80C - B+W KB6
Balances daylight film for use with most high intensity photo flood lamps and on-camera flash....Filter Factor 1.9 - 1 stop
82A - Heliopan B1.5 - B+W KB1.5
Reduces warmth during early morning and late afternoon while maintainig natural skintones.
Filter Factor 1.3 - 1/3 stop
82B - Heliopan B3 - B+W KB3
Same as 82A but has increased effect.
Filter Factor 1.4 - 1/2 stop
82C...Filter Factor 1.5 - 2/3 stop
Tungsten to Daylight for Cinestill, Kodak 500T
85
Creative strong warming filter. Type-A lighter - Cine-still Tungsten
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
85A - Heliopan R12
Creative strong warming filter deeper than 85.
Tungsten Type A film - Cine-still Tungsten
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
85B - Heliopan R15 - Hoya W12
Balances Type B indoor film for outside - Cine-still Tungsten
Filter Factor 2.1 - 1 stop
85C
Creative strong warming filter. Balances Type B indoor film for outside like 85B but slightly cooler - Cine-still Tungsten
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
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The FL series of filters alone does not always guarantee 100% correct color balance when shooting under fluorescent lighting. They are general purpose filters intended for moderate correction and will not, by themselves, necessarily provide perfect color rendition.
FL-D daylight
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
FL-D Fluorescent filter is used when you wish to correct for the greenish tone that appears when shooting daylight film under general purpose fluorescent lighting.
FL-B
Balances Type B Tungsten film to indoor fluorescents
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
FL-W
Balances daylight film to tungsten corrected or daylight simulated fluorescents.
Filter Factor 2 - 1 stop
CC 30 Magenta
General fluorescent correction with indeterminate ambient fluorescent lighting.
