Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the opportunity to use Heliopan, B&W filters, on Leica and non-Leica lens. I would say they are of same quality. One thing good about Heliopan filter is the filter ring is made of brass, yes solid brass which make it heavier than B&W filters. Heliopan claim that they only use Schott glass for their filter. I put a multi-coated and coated filter (both B&W) , side by side on a piece of paper which is with some printing on it. I can see some reflection of lighting on the ceiling on the coated version, but I could hardly see any reflection on MC version. So you know what is my choice. But I never bother to test these 2 filters to see the differences on picture taking. The bad thing about those odd sizes filters, like size 30.5, 48, bayonet 1,2,3,4, etc, though Heliopan are willing to produce, but only in coated version. I understand that the B&W or Heliopan filters are expensive in US, the price are even higher for the MC version. I am lucky that in Singapore, the agent for Heliopan is willing to import in volume and sell at low margin. If I am not wrong, the MC price in Singapore is lower than some of the coated version in US.