Do you use UV filters for lens protection?
Dec 12, 2011 09:06:43 #
With all the comments made, I've seen nothing about what a UV/haze filter is designed for and that is to cut down on ultra violet light penetration, which biases color toward the blue end of the spectrum, occurring mostly when the sky is overcast, but to a lesser degree with a clear sky. Geo.K.
Dec 12, 2011 09:08:15 #
Yes I do. However If you have a $1000 lens, do not put a $10 filter in front of it. You may be turning you great lens into a lower quality one.
Dec 12, 2011 09:16:02 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
philo wrote:
Yes I do. However If you have a $1000 lens, do not put a $10 filter in front of it. You may be turning you great lens into a lower quality one.
Or you may not. What do you think is going to happen? Have you ever tested it for yourself?
Cheers,
R.
Dec 12, 2011 09:30:22 #
I was shooting along the Northern California coast during a gale with my Nikor 20-35. I got some, IMHO, terrific shots. When I later examined my UV filter, it was wasted by blowing sand (salt?). I shudder to think what might have happened to "My Precious".
Dec 12, 2011 09:30:37 #
Everyone should use a U.V filter. You can buy one for $10. Much cheaper that replacing a chipped or scratched $300 - $1200 lens
And a Polarizing filter is most definitely not to be used for lens protection. It can reduce you exposure by as much as two stops. It's also not to be used with artificial lighting.
It's intended for outdoor lighting. (sunshine)
And a Polarizing filter is most definitely not to be used for lens protection. It can reduce you exposure by as much as two stops. It's also not to be used with artificial lighting.
It's intended for outdoor lighting. (sunshine)
Dec 12, 2011 09:32:43 #
Take the same picture with and then without the U.V. filter. I deify anyone to tell the difference.
Dec 12, 2011 09:35:16 #
Dec 12, 2011 09:35:36 #
Pepper wrote:
I was just wondering how many of you use UV filters simply to protect your lens.
I prefer lens shade, a bump. knock, hit will have zero effect, in some cases, I use a UV haze filter if the shot won't allow lens shade.
I feel I need what ever protection is available to protect the lens.
I used to usefilters all the time. then one day some little 10 year old creature slammed me on the back as I was doing a shot on a VERY expensive car and drove me and my camera into the bumper of the car, wasting the 28-135 lens. Filter was zero help. a lens shade might have deflected the camera away from the impact.
Huge fan of lens shades over filters.
Dec 12, 2011 09:35:37 #
Dec 12, 2011 09:36:03 #
I use the UV filters merely by habit. It eliminates an expensive mistake in my opinion. Since I am mostly into outdoor photography in all conditions, I want it to be a conscious decision on my part to TAKE OFF the protective filter--not to forget it's not there from a previous shoot and have something happen to an expensive piece of glass.
Dec 12, 2011 09:40:58 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Pepper wrote:
I was just wondering how many of you use UV filters simply to protect your lens.
Nope
Dec 12, 2011 09:53:28 #
Dec 12, 2011 09:55:59 #
Two reasons to use a UV filter. I had a goat come up and lick my lens once. I was shooting a rodeo for a magazine, the newspaper photographer next to me had a rock thrown up by a bucking horse in the arena hit his filter. When he unscrewed it, the glass all fell out of it -- shattered. HIs lens was fine. Pretty convincing! I don't notice a difference in exposure. Protection is worth it!!
Dec 12, 2011 10:13:09 #
mborn wrote:
Yes if you spend over $100 for the filter no if you buy cheap filters
Cost isn't always an indicator of quality...
Dec 12, 2011 10:21:36 #
I have uv filters on all my lenses and it's a good idea to make sure that their multi coated to not effect your shooting or your image. I have never had any complaints with my images as I can't tell any difference expecially with auto focus.
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