Tuesday, May 31, 2005, 4:09:32 AM, Fred wrote: >>> I like both Pentax SMC and Hoya HMC filters (and, I've found the Hoya >>> HMC's easier to clean). I've never tried a Hoya SHMC - it does sound >>> like a marketing ploy - <g>.
>> LOL. I happen to have HMC (97%) & Super HMC (99.7%). The Super HMC is >> indeed more flare resistance and shows less reflection when compared side >> by side. F> That's interesting, Alan. Maybe I should try an HSMC filter and see for F> myself then... Thanks for the report. Hi Fred, I have had a similar experience as Alan. There is indeed a small difference between HMC and SHMC. Not much but sometimes visible. Good light! fra