authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

The two local camera shops in my area only carries ProMaster. I was wanting to buy a CPL filter for my new Sigma lens. I need a 77mm and can get a standard CPL ProMaster filter for $69.99. Has anyone experience with ProMaster? The price is not out of line as Amazon gets $64.99 for the same filter. I really could not care less who's name is on a product so long as it is not junk. Had several people tell me ProMaster is rebranded Hoya ......

ProMaster CPL # 2837 - ( I know it is not coated )

Thanks for any assistance here!

tsilva Loc: Arizona

I've used ProMaster with no problems

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

I was recently in the market for a 82mm CPL. I wanted a good one so, I was looking at B+W, Helopan, Ziess and other premium brands.

Then I happened across a ProMaster, then did some research. It seems that they are produced by Hoya for ProMaster. I could not find any negatives concerning this filter. ProMaster doesn't seem to be as well known as other popular brands.

Price is usually a fair indicator of quality but, not always. My filter lists for $279 and retails just about everywhere for $225. I have not have a chance to do any tests with mine but, I'm betting it will not disappoint. The quality looks and feel extremely nice though. I decided to give it a try since I won a new, unopened one for $99 on ebay ;)

Each brand seems to have a fairly large price range. It also seems that the more light you want to get through your filter, the more money you have to spend.

Even though ProMaster isn't as well known as many others, I'm betting it will not disappoint.

P.S. I got mine for my new Sigma lens also :wink: :D Mine is this one, PROMASTER Digital HGX CPL Circular Polarizer Filter 82mm (#2468) with Repellamax
http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/detail_page.cfm?productid=2468&adid=GoogleSitemap

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

I own the Tamron 150-600 and it has a Promaster UV filter on it. I recently took this image with stacked Kenko 1.4 and 2X teleconverters. The mountain goat was at least 1/4 mile away high on a mountain side. Gary

Mountain Goat - Galcier NP

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

You might find something useful here.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS625US625&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=promaster+filter+review

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

I use on;y B&W tried Promaster and returned it

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

I mostly use B&W premium multicoated filters and/or others with brass or titanium rings. I have tried less expensive filters in the past but have not been satisfied. I have purchased all current filters from B&H.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

The same name is used on tripods. Let us know how your new CPL works.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

Personally I would not purchase Promaster filters. Not that I have experience with them, but numerous very frugal friends do. And all of them have been unsatisfied and purchased other brands. Now they have Promaster filters that are collecting dust.

wolfman

Interesting video on CPL's.
The difference between cheap and quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSiI-ah1ZIc

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Same here.

DavidT Loc: Maryland

Interesting and informative video. These days, I tend to lean more towards Hoya and B+W filters, but I do have a ProMaster CPL (58mm) that I bought about 5 years ago. I pulled it out and, following the test shown on the video, the ProMaster CPL performed quite well - blackening out my computer screen completely. So, I guess I'll be using it again more often. :-)

Leitz Loc: Solms

It may be OK, but I personally recommend only multi-coating on any filter.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Thanks for all the reply's

I think I will stick to B&W filters, but the are EXPENSIVE!

Leitz Loc: Solms

:thumbup: Plus, B+W (and Heliopan) filters have brass rings, which many find desireable.