lens protection: Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks ICUQT...

ICUQT Loc: Columbia, NJ

Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks
ICUQT

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

ICUQT wrote:

Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks
ICUQT

Here we go again.

Vietnam Vet

the uv filter protects your lens plenty good

ICUQT Loc: Columbia, NJ

Thanks again.

Hank Radt

Take a look at this thread, and look at some of the videos, especially the one by Steve Perry: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-491954-1.html

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

On a digital camera you do not need an Ultra violet filter as the cameras sensor already blocks UV Light.
A glass lens filter protector however will protect the filter thread of your lens.

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

ICUQT wrote:

Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks
ICUQT

Lens protection is spelled L- E -N- S- H- O- O- D. Your welcome.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

ICUQT wrote:

Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks
ICUQT

Forget about a UV filter; you want a clear glass filter. The only protective one is the Sigma Ceramic filter. Use that together with a lens hood and you've done the maximum in protection. https://www.dpreview.com/news/5587130142/sigma-demos-wr-ceramic-lens-filter-strength-with-impact-test

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

billnikon wrote:

Lens protection is spelled L- E -N- S- H- O- O- D. Your welcome.

Jim Bob

Marionsho wrote:

Here we go again.

Yep. How unfortunate. Some folks like to step in the same pile of sh*t over and over again.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ICUQT wrote:

Is there a filter specifically for lens protection? If so , is it used over a UV filter? Thanks
ICUQT

That depends on what you mean by "protection."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds&feature=youtu.be
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/UV-and-Clear-Lens-Protection-Filters.aspx
https://www.dpreview.com/news/2266928733/confused-about-protective-filters-for-your-lens-roger-cicala-breaks-it-down
https://fstoppers.com/gear/do-uv-filters-really-protect-your-lens-shocker-not-really-83968

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

jerryc41 wrote:

That depends on what you mean by "protection."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds&feature=youtu.be
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/UV-and-Clear-Lens-Protection-Filters.aspx
https://www.dpreview.com/news/2266928733/confused-about-protective-filters-for-your-lens-roger-cicala-breaks-it-down
https://fstoppers.com/gear/do-uv-filters-really-protect-your-lens-shocker-not-really-83968

Does Trojan make a product for this?

berchman Loc: South Central PA

jerryc41 wrote:

That depends on what you mean by "protection."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds&feature=youtu.be
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/UV-and-Clear-Lens-Protection-Filters.aspx
https://www.dpreview.com/news/2266928733/confused-about-protective-filters-for-your-lens-roger-cicala-breaks-it-down
https://fstoppers.com/gear/do-uv-filters-really-protect-your-lens-shocker-not-really-83968

For a more thorough perspective, you should include the following link:
https://fstoppers.com/gear/sigmas-new-wr-ceramic-protector-might-actually-protect-your-front-element-104577

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

The best lens protection is to keep it in the bank. Just kidding! Take care of your gear and use the lens cap and lens shade with each use...and do not forget to remove the lens cap to take pictures.

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

To each his own. I have a UV/Haze filter on every one of my lenses, I shoot with the lens hood on and the lens cap is on the lens at all times when not shooting.