Chip, your post implies that B+W filters (presumably the MRC's) are coated on only one side of the glass. Schneider claims differently, and they also tout the optical quality of their glass (hype, perhaps):
http://www.schneideroptics.com/filters/filters_for_still_photography/the_b%2 Bw_difference/ Tom P., another B+Wphile ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Louie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:02 PM Subject: RE: EOS Protective Filters > Long ago B+W were the best for this > purpose but last year after looking at the newest Hoya SuperMultiCoated > filter line coated on BOTH sides with 12 coats of anti-reflective materials > I have switched to the SMC's. While B+W clearly has a superior glass and > the rings are made of brass to prevent sticking the real trick with anything > you put in front of your lens is to minimize any additional flare and > internal reflections, here the SMC's are much better in practical use. > > > Regards, > > Chip Louie > > * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
