Tinkerbell Loc: Bethalto IL

Does anyone still use filters? I have several B&W I am considering selling

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Every lens I own, with the exception of a Nikkor 14-24 which has a bulbous front element, has a U/V filter on it all the time. A $200 filter is much less expensive to replace than having a front lens element replaced.

Tinkerbell Loc: Bethalto IL

True, I am talking graduated and polarizing Filters

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

I own 1 u/v filter. It gets used when I am in a harsh environment .

All my lenses have lens hoods which I use all the time.

B+W filters are good filters, but I do not use special effects filters anymore, at one time I used the Cokin filter system though for film.

Tinkerbell Loc: Bethalto IL

I kinda thought they aren't used much anymore. I just don't do wildlife or landscape anymore either.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

I use them for photographing 'scapes.

Tinkerbell Loc: Bethalto IL

Those are great but my heart belongs to the kids!

Pixeldawg Loc: Suzhou, China

WOW... $200 per filter? Sure have gone up in price! I shoot daily and never, ever use a filter. My philosophy is that it is one more optical layer to go through, and I always cap both ends of the lens anyway, so I don't worry about getting anything broken and always use a strap when using the camera, so don't worry about dropping it. Never had any issues. I think the only time I would use a filter is for creative purposes for something that can not be done in Photoshop, so basically, I never, ever use a filter.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

You did not tell us what photography you were interested in. Later you mentioned Kids... Kids where, doing what and when is your favorite. Explain and that will give you suggestions tailored to your photo joy.

tcthome Loc: NJ

I purchased a set for the Nikon 14-24 (150mm). Nd, gnd, polarizer.Haven't used that much yet. Hoping to a little this year.

Tracy B. Loc: Indiana

I use mine on all but 1 lens.

twice_shooter

I don’t use any protective filters on my lenses. Doesn’t make sense to me. A lens hood is much better protection.

Brokenland

Allow me to reiterate what I've said for several years after testing 6 different filter manufactures filters. Filters used in this setup included but not limited to B&W, Lee, Tiffen, Gobe etc. After testing.. None of the Polarization or ND filters worked on my Canon M6 camera. No mater what the settings or condition, Neither the CPl or The linear filter would achieve any desired effect when taking photographs. I say this cause be mindful of who you sell your filter to as some of these filter will not work with some cameras again like my M6. There has also been others here and other forum sites claiming they to are having to deal with filters that simply do not work on their cameras. This all boils down to cameras like mine already have filter type settings integrated into each shot so a hardware filter is not needed.

Because of my years worth of testing and discovery, I've taken on creating my own filters in order to achieve the desired effects. My first successful attempt came while using a space aged yellow materiel, which wasn't designed to be used as a filter.

Because of this successful test of the yellow filter, I'm currently working on a fixed (35% -45%) polarization filter. Both the yellow and polar filters are 85mm x 100mm and fit into a Cokin lens mount. I can't say I'll place these filters on the market anytime soon, but I may start looking for product testers here at the forum and other photo forums.

So if the filters you have currently work with your gear, keep them or if you feel you want to sell them, be prepared to have some photographers send them back or want their money back cause they wont work on their set ups.

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

Filters still have a place in landscape photography but most people are using post processing to achieve the effects they want. Polarizers can enhance colors and take reflections off leaves and water which can’t really be duplicated in post but will also make some scenes look dull. There are many more-accomplished landscape photographers on this forum that have different opinions. Stay tuned.......

Collhar Loc: New York City.

I think she just wants to sell some filters. Not be lectured.