For my 18-200mm lens I just bought a regular UV filter but I saw a "good" deal on Ebay where I purchased 9 filters for $12 for my Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 lens. They're all in good condition, no scratches.

The only thing is I don't know what the purpose of all the lenses are and I think some of them are the same type of lens but by a different manufacturer. I was hoping someone would be kind enough to help me or send me to a website that explains the difference (I haven't had much luck).

I have the following:

  1. Hoya - Skylight (1B) - Japan
  2. Millenia - Haze - China
  3. Tiffen - 62M 85 - USA
  4. Tiffen - 81A - USA
  5. Hoya - Skylight (1A) - Japan (this one looks older compared to the others
  6. Hoya - Skylight - Phillipines
  7. Vivitar - Skylight (1A) - Japan
  8. Tiffen - UV protector - USA
  9. Hoya - UV - Phillipines
  10. no name - CPC 1A - Japan


Basically what I will need to know is:
  • Which ones to keep (I don't think I need all of them)
  • When to use each one
  • How to store/carry them without scratching them (there's no case)


Thanks for any help/info you can provide!