Skylight vs UV Filter
Sep 4, 2017 16:31:48 #
This may be a rather silly question but is there a discernable difference between these 2 filters? FYI, I shoot almost exclusively outdoors and use a Nikon d7100. Both are priced about the same and their descriptions are similar. Am I missing something?
Sep 4, 2017 16:35:21 #
A UV filter is a Utraviolet filter.The daylight does add some color temperature to the image while reducing the UV.
Sep 4, 2017 16:41:28 #
Sep 4, 2017 16:43:31 #
Sep 4, 2017 16:58:05 #
Other than providing some protection for the front element of the lens.
OddJobber wrote:
Neither filter serves a useful purpose on a digital camera.
Sep 4, 2017 17:00:18 #
rcdovala wrote:
Other than providing some protection for the front element of the lens.
Gee, 15 whole minutes before that came up!
Sep 4, 2017 17:08:13 #
DaveO wrote:
Gee, 15 whole minutes before that came up!
Ha. I will catch up with you all on page 9.
Dennis
Sep 4, 2017 17:10:53 #
bobgreen wrote:
This may be a rather silly question but is there a discernable difference between these 2 filters? FYI, I shoot almost exclusively outdoors and use a Nikon d7100. Both are priced about the same and their descriptions are similar. Am I missing something?
Skylight is pinkish. UV is yellowish. Neither is helpful on a digital camera, since there's a UV filter incorporated in the sensor. Automatic and custom white balance neutralize them, anyway.
More useful for protection is an optically clear glass filter.
The only filters I use regularly for digital photography are circular polarizers and neutral density filters. Everything else is done in software.
Sep 4, 2017 17:24:34 #
Sep 4, 2017 17:46:50 #
Sep 5, 2017 06:06:08 #
As others pointed out, except for protecting the front element of the lens.
--Bob
--Bob
OddJobber wrote:
Neither filter serves a useful purpose on a digital camera.
Sep 5, 2017 06:43:46 #
geneg12
Loc: Virginia
The most important reason to use a UV or Sky filter is protection of your expensive glass! A camera or lens that drops or hits something can destroy a $1000+ lens, at the minimum it can protect the front threads of the lens so you can use a polizer lens. I have lost 2 UV filters as they protected a Nikon 24-70mm lens. I will shot without but when I am hiking or doing a lot of outdoor photography I keep a UV on for that extra protection along with a sun shade.
Sep 5, 2017 09:50:01 #
geneg12 wrote:
The most important reason to use a UV or Sky filter is protection of your expensive glass! A camera or lens that drops or hits something can destroy a $1000+ lens, at the minimum it can protect the front threads of the lens so you can use a polizer lens. I have lost 2 UV filters as they protected a Nikon 24-70mm lens. I will shot without but when I am hiking or doing a lot of outdoor photography I keep a UV on for that extra protection along with a sun shade.
Use either for film, depending on whether you like the additional warmth a Skylight filter provides with color transparency film. It does not matter which you use for negative films, B&W or color.
A clear glass "filter" is better for digital cameras, because it stops less light. UV and Skylight filters generally reduce exposure by 1/3 to 1/2 stop.
A metal lens hood generally provides better protection for telephoto lenses. Using both a hood and clear glass on digital cameras (or a hood and UV/Sky 1A) is wise in harsh environments (stock car racing, welding, windy beach, etc.).
Sep 5, 2017 10:29:42 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I use a UV filter strictly to protect the lens. Don't need its effect in digital photography. Just be sure to get a high quality one so there's no inherent distortion.
Sep 5, 2017 10:31:48 #
burkphoto wrote:
... UV and Skylight filters generally reduce exposure by 1/3 to 1/2 stop. ...
Neither filter reduces exposure by as much as 1/10th of a stop. Try measuring it with a normal scene. It's almost impossible to detect.
Both "cut" haze somewhat by reducing the blue light coming from moisture, smoke or smog in the air. This is more useful with color film but neither is really necessary in most situations where distant scenery is not the subject.
All filters should be multi coated to preserve clarity.
A clear filter for protection can protect the front element against careless cleaning.
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