Genuine Nikon Filters

paulr

Are genuine Nikon Filters worth the extra cost when compared to third party filters. Opinions please.

Ironheart

See:
http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/972/which-brand-of-filters-nds-and-grads-do-people-use-and-why

I Use B+W.

John

Good filters are expensive but there is a huge difference in quality compared to the cheaper ones.
I use multi coated B+W filters and couldn't be happier.
As far as I've read the Nikon filters are also very good.
I went with B+W because I knew them from my film days.

birdman

I don't know about any of them except the NC (Clear) 77mm filters. I got one at Ritz for $40 when they went out of biz in my home town. Also, have scored 2 others from used lens sales -- a NICE throw-in. They have no color, thus no UV, but also the optical glass & build are excellent! I heard the Circ Polarizers are a little overprice (but still very, very good)....I guess their forte' & expertise is not in that particular filter. Stick to Hoya, B + W, and other German/Japanese companies.

paulr

Thanks Ironheart not seen the other discussion, There was a time when Nikon used the same glass in both lenses and filters, however I don't think that applies now. Personally I buy second hand genuine Nikon filters and B & W Filters from Ebay for usually less that half the cost. Not had a problem yet.

Msmoto

@paulr

"buy second hand genuine Nikon filters and B & W Filters from Ebay for usually less that half the cost"

Great idea

framer

I bought a complete 16 piece set of New Nikon 52mm filters, in the store display case, for under $100 on ebay about a year ago. There are deals but you need to look hard.

Most of my 77mm Filters are B+W and cost way too much.

framer