Filters: I have received different answers to the following question. Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient...

twilight

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

BruceT4891

You thought hoggers would agree on their answer?

rydabyk Loc: Florida Panhandle

BruceT4891 wrote:

You thought hoggers would agree on their answer?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That's why it's hard to make a decision. : )

Forget about UV - no reason at all on a digital camera. I sometimes use a clear filter to prevent damage from blown sand, etc. Buy a good, large filter and use step-up rings to use it on smaller lenses. With a Xume magnetic adapter, you can have the filter on and off very fast.

When I want definitive information about an item, I avoid forums, which are mainly people's opinions. Look for reliable photo sites that give their "opinions" based on facts and testing. I like comparison sites that test many similar products and reveal the differences.

twilight

Thanks appreciate it

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

Use a lens hood. A long time ago I dropped a camera with a (protective) filter but no hood. The filter shattered and sent bits everywhere including toward the lens. I have since switched to hoods. I have had drops since then and just picked it all up and kept shooting. As a protective device filters are more of a hazard than a help.

And replacing a hood is usually cheaper than buying a high quality protective filter that does not degrade your image.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Do you need the filter, no. If you believe a clear filter, which isn't really a filter at all, will offer you some sort of protection then it's totally up to you.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

Absolutely NOT. A UV filter is a light modification filter and I would never use one in front of such a good lens. If you NEED a protective filter, a quality, COATED optically clear filter would be the best choice by far. I highly recommend the Nikon NC filter for your application.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

A UV filter is useful above 5000'. Otherwise, save money by using the clear filter since you only want it for protection.

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

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

I have done professional photography for over 50 years. Your lens hood on the 24-70 is a very nice large one. It will protect your lens better than any filter.
No filter made improves image quality. END OF STORY

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

billnikon wrote:

I have done professional photography for over 50 years. Your lens hood on the 24-70 is a very nice large one. It will protect your lens better than any filter.
No filter made improves image quality. END OF STORY

No "protective" filter improves image quality. Polarizers however are a whole different issue.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

You have received different answers to your question. It will continue. This has been discussed much on this forum. I suggest you do what satisfies you. Yes, as previously stated. A lens hood is a protective device too.

lamontcranston

twilight wrote:

I have received answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

Either filter will suit your purpose. A good quality filter will protect the front element of an expensive lens from dirt, sand, dust, and greasy fingerprints. I'd much rather clean the front element of a protective filter than the front element of an expensive lens. A good quality UV or clear filter should not degrade your images in any way.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Here is mine, NO, you do not need a filter for "protection" what you need is the lens cap, your lens shade and to be careful with your gear.
In my more than 60 years in photography I NEVER used any filter for protection and some of my lenses are from the 60's. That must tell you something.

leftj Loc: Texas

twilight wrote:

I have received different answers to the following question.
Do I need a UV filter for my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens or is a good B&W clear filter sufficient to just protect the lens?

You don't need either.