Importance of U/V Filters
May 26, 2022 06:23:49 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have, despite being mocked and criticized, alway... (show quote)
Please let me see the broken camera strap.
May 26, 2022 06:39:58 #
amfoto1 wrote:
The lens almost certainly would have survived just as well without the filter. The filter didn't "protect" anything. Your just out $49 for the broken filter (plus the cost of the lens hood, which is far better, actual protection for the lens).
But don't take my word for it... Steve Perry actually tested it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds
Still, if it makes you happy... buy another filter to slap on that lens.
But don't take my word for it... Steve Perry actually tested it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds
Still, if it makes you happy... buy another filter to slap on that lens.
I agree. The only filters I use on my camera lenses are CP and ND filters when needed.
UV filters provide no real protection if a lens is dropped. The lens hood gives more protection than any filter. UV filters are not needed on digital cameras.
Will
May 26, 2022 06:50:31 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
I agree. The only filters I use on my camera lenses are CP and ND filters when needed.
UV filters provide no real protection if a lens is dropped. The lens hood gives more protection than any filter. UV filters are not needed on digital cameras.
Will
UV filters provide no real protection if a lens is dropped. The lens hood gives more protection than any filter. UV filters are not needed on digital cameras.
Will
Did you read the original post?
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May 26, 2022 06:56:23 #
May 26, 2022 07:04:25 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have, despite being mocked and criticized, always had a minimum of a U/V filter on each and every lens I use. Regardless of camera platform, DSLR or Mirrorless. I felt it was far less expensive to replace a broken U/V filter vs the front element of a lens. ...
The lens filter, lens cap and lens hood are not meant to protect the lens from physical damage.
The filter is there to protect the front element of the lens from dirt, fluids and accidental touching or scratches.
A clean filter, UV or clear, will not degrade the image unless it is cheap or plastic.
UV protection is not necessary with digital but it does not degrade the image.
I have never had a strap break on a camera because I have never used one.
May 26, 2022 07:09:07 #
Using a UV filter for "protection" is the choice of the owner. Some people swear by it. In my case I have never used one with that purpose but I am careful with my gear.
My recommendation for those who use one is to keep the filter clean if left on during shooting. Better yet is to remove it while photographing.
My recommendation for those who use one is to keep the filter clean if left on during shooting. Better yet is to remove it while photographing.
May 26, 2022 07:17:04 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
yssirk123 wrote:
I used to put UV filters on every lens, but have switched to clear glass.
May 26, 2022 07:36:27 #
camerapapi wrote:
.., Better yet is to remove it while photographing.
That just makes it an expensive lens cap.
May 26, 2022 07:46:12 #
May 26, 2022 07:47:58 #
May 26, 2022 07:47:59 #
leftj wrote:
Less image degradation with a clear filter.
How much difference?
Is it really discernible?
Or is it simply knowing that there is a degradation, regardless of how minuscule.
May 26, 2022 07:57:29 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Longshadow wrote:
How much difference?
Is it really discernible?
Or is it simply knowing that there is a degradation, regardless of how minuscule.
Is it really discernible?
Or is it simply knowing that there is a degradation, regardless of how minuscule.
Less degradation but probably not discernible but why use UV when clear is available?
May 26, 2022 07:58:07 #
How old was the camera strap? Was it the original that came with the camera??
May 26, 2022 08:00:53 #
leftj wrote:
Less degradation but probably not discernible but why use UV when clear is available?
Why not?????
Any discernible difference there either?
Or is i because there is a coating, it must be doing something to degrade the image.
(Even if I can't see a difference, it's there.)
May 26, 2022 08:03:12 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have, despite being mocked and criticized, alway... (show quote)
Indoors or out I always use a Canon lens hood for my Canon lenses.
I also always use Canon Protect "Filters" for the beach or for other hostile conditions or environments.
These "filters" also dramatically reduce the number of times a year I have to clean the front lens element and expose the front element coatings to cleaners, and abrasive lens paper.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/763705-REG/Canon_2602A001_77mm_UV_Protector_Filter.html/overview?sts=pi&pim=Y
Best wishes,
JimmyT Sends
PS: Here is an amazing article on the subject: http://kurtmunger.com/dirty_lens_articleid35.html
In light of this Kurt Munger article, if a lens filter of any kind makes you feel better or additionally reassured, then use it!
I surely will not point my finger and snicker.
Now mount up on that dead horsey and ride confidently into the sunset. . . .
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