UV filters (Page 3): Your definition of all over the map for the price of a 77 mm UV filter is quite limited. Any filter selling for $50 would be at the low end of decent 77 mm...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

jeffhacker wrote:

I just spent another small fortune on another lens... (show quote)

Your definition of all over the map for the price of a 77 mm UV filter is quite limited. Any filter selling for $50 would be at the low end of decent 77 mm filters, not the high end. One of the top manufacturers is B+W and its 77 mm UV filters cost around $138 USD. Many manufacturers make clear filters specifically for protection. Some people use a Haze filter and many people don't bother with any filters at all except perhaps in extreme weather conditions since the front elements of their lenses are much stronger than any filters. The UV aspect of filters is not needed for digital photography but does not hurt. Some manufacturers suggest using filters with some of their high end lenses to complete their resistance to harsh environmental conditions. Canon L lenses are an example of that.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

jeffhacker wrote:

I just spent another small fortune on another lens... (show quote)

At about 5000' altitude and up, they become useful to help cut out UV. Otherwise, a UV filter is like you have said, a protection filter. Digital cameras tend to be rather UV insensitive.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Jimmy T wrote:

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/the-comprehensive-ranking-of-the-major-uv-filters-on-the-market/
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-664117-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-740126-1.html

Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

Edit: I use Canon "Protect" Filters on my Canon lenses as well as a lens hood for protection.

How about CHG_CANON's post at the bottom of page one of: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-664117-1.html
I do know that sand, wind, and rain, are good reasons to use protection (filter/Lens Hood) on a lens.
Please stop beating this "Dead Horsie".
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Jimmy T wrote:

How about CHG_CANON's post at the bottom of page one of: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-664117-1.html
I do know that sand, wind, and rain, are good reasons to use protection (filter/Lens Hood) on a lens.
Please stop beating this "Dead Horsie".
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

Well, after reading this I am thankful that all of my Sony lenses are water resistant, Sorry Canon, I did not realize they were not water resistant. Too bad.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

billnikon wrote:

Well, after reading this I am thankful that all of my Sony lenses are water resistant, Sorry Canon, I did not realize they were not water resistant. Too bad.

Ouch!!!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Jimmy T wrote:

Ouch!!!

Doesn't bother me, I don't go out in the rain to shoot...
Unless I'm in a covered area.

MJPerini

Re filters for an expensive lens:
You do not really need UV protection as your sensor stack includes that, but neither have I seen it hurt.
What you do need is high quality optical glass , perfectly plane parallel surfaces, and preferably a brass mount.
Aluminum can Gall or get stuck. You should also want he latest multi coating.
Several major manufacturers make filters that tick all those boxes.
A filter can also offer a small degree of mechanical protection, for two reasons -dings from physical contact, and reducing the need to clean the front element.
I have a home near he ocean and am always amazed at how much salt and fine sand the wind picks up, even on nice sunny days.
Additionally some manufacturers specify that on weather sealed lenses , a filter is required for weather sealing.

There are sometimes wonderful pictures available in bad weather so all said there a lot of reasons that mitigate in favor of a high quality protective filter.
So if you choose to use one, do buy a good one.

In the years that I worked mainly in a studio I didn't use them, but I do now.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

CHG_CANON wrote:

Knowledge is retelling the past. Wisdom is predicting the future risks to your lens. Ignoring the risks is no protection nor wisdom.

True, dat.

I use a hood all the time. I will use filters when in hazardous circumstances, at events, or for effects (which means seldom on a copy stand or in a studio setup).

The only filters I carry are a set of ND 8, ND 64, and ND 1000 (three, six, and ten stops of light reduction, respectively), a circular polarizer, and clear protectors.

I have some others I use occasionally. They do special effects that are hard to emulate in software (star filters, soft focus portrait filters, graduated ND filters, and some "psycho delicatessen" filters left over from the '60s and '70s. But I put all my dozens of color correction filters in a box in the back of the closet when I gave up using slide film.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

MJPerini wrote:

Re filters for an expensive lens: br You do not re... (show quote)

Good points! A good lens shade or a hood and a clear glass filter will add years to the life of a lens. If nothing else, using a filter and/or hood will protect the filter threaded ring on the front of a lens from dings that prevent its use! The hood "separates the ground from the filter" and protects it AND the lens... It also helps keep fingers and other objects away from the glass in a crowd of people. And, of course, it reduces flare from bright light sources at the edge of the frame.

Bill_de Loc: US

Canisdirus wrote:

I recently reviewed this Kolari UV filter for Amazon...I don't use UV filters...but his one is a hefty brass filter with gorilla glass. Kolari is a good company as well...if you want ultimate protection...check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0942DWH5D?th=1

I went to the link you provided. They must be really good. It looks like they sold five 77mm filters already.

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Canisdirus

Bill_de wrote:

I went to the link you provided. They must be really good. It looks like they sold five 77mm filters already.

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It's brand new...just out of promotion status. Good company...they do the IR conversions as well.

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Not uv it has a slight color cast as it’s meant to cut through atmospheric haze
Look at B&W they have a line that is completely clear if you’re looking for front element protection

Kenmull

Forget the UV filter, Nikon makes a clear glass filter especially to protect your front element.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Canisdirus wrote:

I recently reviewed this Kolari UV filter for Amazon...I don't use UV filters...but his one is a hefty brass filter with gorilla glass. Kolari is a good company as well...if you want ultimate protection...check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0942DWH5D?th=1

I don't mean to steal your thread, just add to it.
Key Features from B&H Photo/Video: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1689278-REG/kolari_95uvcutpro_95mm_uvcut_filter.html/overview
99% Transmission Rate
Cuts UV Light at 415nm
Multicoated Corning Gorilla Glass
Slim, Knurled Brass Filter Ring
The 95mm Pro UV Cut Protective Filter from Kolari Vision is virtually transparent with a transmission rate of over 99% and a low reflection. It can be kept attached to your lens simply as a protective filter, and it also cuts UV light at 415nm and reduces unnecessary bluish haze in bright daylight conditions.

More Details
The filter uses very thin and very strong Corning Gorilla Glass that's highly resistant to scratches for better lens protection. The glass is also coated with 36 layers of coatings, which give it its transparent and low reflection qualities while also making it further resistant to scratches as well as water and oil resistant. The filter frame is made of brass and has a slim design, and it's knurled for an easier grip in different weather conditions and with or without gloves.

Pretty amazing glass,
JimmyT Sends

markwilliam1

Mac wrote:

High price doesn’t guarantee top quality, but cheap is cheap.
There are a number good filter makers, I use B+W Master 007 Clear MRC nano filters to protect from blowing sand and salt spray.

You can’t go wrong with Any B+W filters! They are Worth the $$!!