Filter or no filter - a real test: Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off. Soif you insist on...

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

jlrivera Loc: Round Lake, Illinois

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Pictxterowner 3 D sbs

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

I have a pack with those 4 filters in it.
Another user had noted that his or her filters protected their lens and threads from a sudden hit, I had left behind my lens caps.

I added these filters on my lenses while packing everything up. I forgot.
I thought I was losing my mind later because I could not take or even see a decent in focus photo on any of my cameras.
So I tried cleaning and noticed them then. :roll:

Cliff, if I may call you that.
I'm sure I was probably just using them wrong.
Why don't you tell me what the nice feller said.
I'm sure it will make perfect since.

I would rather chat with you, listen to you then to click this link.
At your leisure. ;)

Marc-Wi Loc: Oshkosh Wi

Some will be howling mad, some will be howling with glee on UHH. Thanks for posting the link.

Izza1967 Loc: Bristol, England

Surely the quality of the filter you use will play a part in your own conclusion.

I keep my filter on BTW

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

It does not surprise me that a high quality filter has no effect on sharpness. What did surprise me is that he did the test with several grades of filters and they had no effect either. Makes me wonder if it is worth it to spend 85-100 Bucks on the expensive UV filters out there?

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks, Cliff. Fuzzy proves a decent filter makes no difference. I have been in the filter camp for as long as I can remember. And I also use the lens cap and hood as well. My "walk around" filter comes off only when changing to a CP or ND. ;)

Bamboo Loc: South Carolina

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

Perhaps it is just me but there appears to be more contrast in the first cropped image. The blacks blacker and whites whiter, could that be?

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Captain, Thank you for the article to review. I am a filter on guy, but only high end Hoyas. Gary

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

Pictxterowner 3 D sbs

Bamboo wrote:

Perhaps it is just me but there appears to be more contrast in the first cropped image. The blacks blacker and whites whiter, could that be?

Who knows?
I kind of feel abandond by this poster.
I had asked about the subject hoping he might say something to spark my interest.
But it is after all just another link leading us to another sight somewhere.
It is what is says it is , he has no obligation to provide any input at all.
At least this one is about photography. :roll:
I'd still be interested in the posters point of view.
I got my own ideas about it. I cant interact with a link to the net. :-( be no discussion no feed back no questions answered. I'm just going to unwatch. :cry:

Thanks Caption C :|

soli Loc: London, UK.

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

Thanks

Daniel Z Loc: Winston, Georgia

Thanks for the link. I always keep my UV's on.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

While most people will not see the effects of a filter, they are ther. Here is a test for you. Take your camera & shoot a scene at night that has a few streetlights in the scene. You will see the "ghosts" that are due to the filter that you would not see otherwise. Question is though, can you live with the effects that you cannot see?... I prefer filterless as they are an added cost. Sure, I will use a filter for "protection" in certain scenarios, but as a rule, no.... The recommendation to buy a good quality multi-coated filter if you are going to use one, is a good one though as the cheap ones will show more ghosting. Remember too the price alone isn't an indicator of quality, so you don't have to drop lots of money on the most expensive ones. My suggestion, should you feel the need, is to get a colorless one, not a UV or skylight filter

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

Pictxterowner 3 D sbs wrote:

Who knows? br I kind of feel abandond by this pos... (show quote)

Took you longer to write this then it would have to read the article. Who presses your shutter release for you?

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

CaptainC wrote:

Fuzzy Duenkel, one of the best portrait photographers in the country, did a test of lens sharpness - filter on and filter off.

Soif you insist on thinking that filters reduce image quality, read this:

http://networkedblogs.com/T9vvg

Great article! I have always used a filter over my lens. The only negative is that you are presenting a totally flat surface that can pick up stray light from almost 180 degrees. I always use a shade on my lens to prevent that.