In article <871132761.813693@optional.cts.com>, cwr@cts.com says...
>Neuman - Ruether (d_ruether@hotmail.com) wrote:
>: In article ,
>: ochen@facstaff.wisc.edu says...

>: >I want opinions on filters: UV, Skylight, and Polarizer.

>: Hoya is sufficiently high-quality, and generally reasonably-priced
>: (spending more gives little return...).

>: >Are Multicoated Filters worth the Money?

>: Not for me, but others may think so...;-)

>Hoya HMC filters are worth it for the improved mechanical construction;
>the non-HMC ones I've seen had plastic rings, which don't stand up to
>wear well if you are putting eg. hoods on the front of the filter.

I would also avoid plastic-rimmed filters. But Hoya non-multicoated
filters are also offered in well-made/well-designed metal rims
(I just bought some from B&H...;-).
Hope This Helps
(David Ruether - http://www.fcinet.com/ruether )