Should I get UV filters or lens hoods on these lenses? (Page 2): ditto, plus I shoot to match the time of day. I try to keep the sun over my left shoulder. some lenses have resessed...

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

ejrmaine wrote:

I don't use either hoods nor UV filters. UV's filters have their own issues as mentioned above. If sun glare is a problem I use my cap or a reflector to shield the lens from the sun's rays.

ditto, plus I shoot to match the time of day. I try to keep the sun over my left shoulder. some lenses have resessed glass.

Jim Bob

Gene51 wrote:

I'd get both. If you only get one, then the lens h... (show quote)

Gene, it constantly amazes me how many idiots continue to maintain that filters offer absolutely no protection. I guess these are the same dunces who think the earth is flat, the moon landing was fake and there is no such thing as climate change.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

katastrofa wrote:

Hi,

I bought the micro-4/3 camera Olympus E-M1 Mk2 together with these 3 lenses:

1. Olympus macro 30mm F3.5
2. Olympus 45mm F1.8
3. Olympus 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 ii

Should I get a UV filter or lens hood for any of them? I will be using the camera for wildlife photography, some macro (flowers, insects), some landscapes and family portraits.

I'd be satisfied with hoods. There's no need for filtering UV light with a digital camera, but a clear filter could provide some protection against dust and scratches.

leftj Loc: Texas

Jim Bob wrote:

Gene, it constantly amazes me how many idiots continue to maintain that filters offer absolutely no protection. I guess these are the same dunces who think the earth is flat, the moon landing was fake and there is no such thing as climate change.

You are mis-characterizing. Most say a UV filter provides little protection not "absolutely no protection". With respect to climate change you mis-characterized again. Of course there have been changes in climate (ever hear of the ice age?) but to say it is man made is the the ridiculous part. Funny how it was called global warming until it was shown that global warming had reversed and that we are now in a global cooling trend. All of a sudden Global Warming became Climate Change. If you think Global Warming/Climate Change is a sincere honest belief just look at Al Gore's carbon footprint and you will see that it is nothing more than a modern day version of the snake oil merchant.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Gene51 wrote:

I'd get both. If you only get one, then the lens h... (show quote)

What about the new Sigma made of clear glass ceramic? Expensive, but more protective?

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

katastrofa wrote:

Hi,

I bought the micro-4/3 camera Olympus E-M1 Mk2 together with these 3 lenses:

1. Olympus macro 30mm F3.5
2. Olympus 45mm F1.8
3. Olympus 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 ii

Should I get a UV filter or lens hood for any of them? I will be using the camera for wildlife photography, some macro (flowers, insects), some landscapes and family portraits.

Hoods for sure, uv for protection is a big question, depends on your environment IMHO, blowing dirt and sand = filter, affectionate animals= filter, others conditions not so much, into the sun, probably not because of additional flare, Just my point of view, BTW , I use filters, Bob.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

berchman wrote:

What about the new Sigma made of clear glass ceramic? Expensive, but more protective?

Looking good,waiting to see some real testing for strength and IQ.

leftj Loc: Texas

berchman wrote:

What about the new Sigma made of clear glass ceramic? Expensive, but more protective?

Are you talking about the new Sigma Art lens?

alby Loc: very eastern pa.

bought filters for protection for all lenses on all my granddaughters T3i's. one dropped hers, had to cut off filter and just screwed another on... many $'s saved.... my 2 cents

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I can only give you my thoughts on this and keep in mind that we are all different so you will receive different answers to your questions based on the experience of each one.
Let me start by saying that I have been using Nikon cameras and lenses since 1963 when I bought a Nikon F. I still keep it and it has been practically all over the world.
I have never used UV filters on my lenses for anything but I have religiously used my lens shades with them. Never a problem!
I hear the word "protection" often when referring to a UV filter on a lens. I wonder what is been protected. Forget to clean the filter and it will reflect in your photography.
If the camera and lens fall from a height there will be damage no matter what. In dusty environment the lens could get its share but the UV filter will too. Flare is always possible when using a filter and depending on the quality of the filter the image can deteriorate. I only use a filter, usually a polarizer when I know the photograph will benefit from the use of that particular filter.
Just my thoughts.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

If you do outdoor shooting, a lens hood is a must. Even a cheap, rubber screw on hood will do the job.
UV filter, not so much. I haven't used one of those things in years.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

leftj wrote:

Are you talking about the new Sigma Art lens?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1208869-REG/sigma_afg9e0_77mm_clear_glass_ceramic.html

leftj Loc: Texas

berchman wrote:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1208869-REG/sigma_afg9e0_77mm_clear_glass_ceramic.html

Sorry - thought you were talking about Sigma lens not filters.

tinplater Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

My experience has been:
1. A UV filter I had on my Canon 300mm F4 absolutely degraded image quality. The extra air/glass interface certainly can't help or lenses would come with a front clear filter built in.
2. The cheap rubber collapsible hoods are my favorite..protect the lens and what ever the lens itself might hit. And work as a hood too.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

katastrofa wrote:

Hi,

I bought the micro-4/3 camera Olympus E-M1 Mk2 together with these 3 lenses:

1. Olympus macro 30mm F3.5
2. Olympus 45mm F1.8
3. Olympus 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 ii

Should I get a UV filter or lens hood for any of them? I will be using the camera for wildlife photography, some macro (flowers, insects), some landscapes and family portraits.

I long ago gave up filters on lenses, they can degrade the IQ and the hood will not only protect the front of the lens but it does its job of shading the lens also.