Archive 2006 · Hoya or Kenko?

PaulDickson
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p.1 #1 · Hoya or Kenko?

I've used Hoya filters for some time and have been happy enough.

As I can get Kenko filters for a much lower price, can anyone give a quick review of their quality.

If they are good as Hoya, then I will try them, but only if. If anyone has used both I would be keen to hear your views.

I am looking at UV filters.

Cheers

Paul ....

Mar 02, 2006 at 07:21 AM

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p.1 #2 · Hoya or Kenko?

From what I remember they are identical products, just different names --hence the THK -- Tokina, Hoya, Kenko.

Mar 02, 2006 at 08:11 AM

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p.1 #3 · Hoya or Kenko?

THK is the distribution company not the manufacturer

now Hoya may make elements for tokina and supply glass for kenko too but their best products carry only their own name.

Mar 02, 2006 at 09:00 AM

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p.1 #4 · Hoya or Kenko?

I still shoot film, and use Hoya, Tiffen, Kenko, Harrison & Harrison and Spiratone (now defunct, I think). I really can't see any practical difference.

Larry

Mar 02, 2006 at 11:40 AM


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