Advice for a lens filter (Page 2): :sm24: :sm24:...

gwilliams6

CHG_CANON wrote:

It's not easy to filter out the bad ideas in photography, especially for those who suspect their equipment is the cause.

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Retired CPO wrote:

My suggestion is DON'T!

As in DONT go cheap ....

He hit send before finished typing :-(

Bill_de Loc: US

therwol wrote:

The debate will never end.

Not as long as people continue to add their opinions.

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Bill_de wrote:

Not as long as people continue to add their opinions.

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There should be a separate subforum for any and all threads concerning filters.

Bill_de Loc: US

User ID wrote:

There should be a separate subforum for any and all threads concerning filters.

If people would use the search feature before creating a new thread ...

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search-topic-list?q=filters&sectnum=0&username=

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usnret Loc: Woodhull Il

What is it that you want the filter to do for you? If it's just to protect the glass at the front of the lens then all you need is a clear filter. (B&W is for the most part, the choice of the pro's and for good reason). To that end, how much do you know about what each type of filter is designed to do? Lens filters can in fact make some creative things happen in a photo that cannot be accomplished quite as well with any of the software programs. ND filters for example.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Ioannis wrote:

I just received my new lens Canon EF-S 18-135 mm and I need advice for a lens filter for everyday photography.

I'm guessing you are using a digital camera. You don't need a filter for everyday photography. If you want a filter to protect the lens, the lens cap and hood will do a much better job than a really thin piece of glass.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Lens hoods are for Disneyland, filters are for life.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

CHG_CANON wrote:

Lens hoods are for Disneyland, filters are for life.

More hot air from the windy city...!

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usnret wrote:

What is it that you want the filter to do for you? If it's just to protect the glass at the front of the lens then all you need is a clear filter. (B&W is for the most part, the choice of the pro's and for good reason). To that end, how much do you know about what each type of filter is designed to do? Lens filters can in fact make some creative things happen in a photo that cannot be accomplished quite as well with any of the software programs. ND filters for example.

Youre just ignoring the question.

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rmorrison1116 wrote:

I'm guessing you are using a digital camera. You don't need a filter for everyday photography. If you want a filter to protect the lens, the lens cap and hood will do a much better job than a really thin piece of glass.

Well, yes, he DOES want want a filter to protect the lens but, evidently, you are unable to recommend one. Hoods are nice too. They can enhance resale value when you include them with used lenses for sale. Caps are also very useful for keeping your filters clean. As to filters being thin, acoarst thaz intentional. The thinner the better.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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Well, yes, he DOES want want a filter to protect the lens but, evidently, you are unable to recommend one. Hoods are nice too. They can enhance resale value when you include them with used lenses for sale. Caps are also very useful for keeping your filters clean. As to filters being thin, acoarst thaz intentional. The thinner the better.

I've owned an EF-S 18-135 lens since 2009. It has never had a protective filter on it, and it looks as good as it did in 2009. In fact, I own dozens of Canon, Nikkor, Sigma and Tamron lenses and none of them have protective filters on them. Just caps and a hood. Since he just got an EF-S 18-135, which is basically a beginner's lens, I was simply trying to say he doesn't need a protective filter. A lens cap and hood will protect the lens better than a really thin piece of glass. My recommendation is don't waste money on protective filters.

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rmorrison1116 wrote:

I've owned an EF-S 18-135 lens since 2009. It has ... (show quote)

Sure, but he didnt ask for any financial advice. He asked folks to recommend a good filter. Understandably, as a nonuser you dont have a recommendation.

Ive inspected zillions of filters arriving on used lenses. They usually look good at a glance but a really close inspection puts the majority of them into the trash. Its very fortunate that the deterioration was suffered only by the filter and not by the lens behind it.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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Sure, but he didnt ask for any financial advice. He asked folks to recommend a good filter. Understandably, as a nonuser you dont have a recommendation.

Ive inspected zillions of filters arriving on used lenses. They usually look good at a glance but a really close inspection puts the majority of them into the trash. Its very fortunate that the deterioration was suffered only by the filter and not by the lens behind it.

I own both an EF-S 18-135 and 18-200. The 18-135 was my general purpose lens until I got the 18-200. My daughter used the 18-135 for quite a while. The lens is now in my lens cabinet as I pretty much use only Canon L series EF lenses and RF lenses, except for my RF 800 f/11; it's not an L series lens.

I don't know what you mean by nonuser. I guess you mean nonuser of protective filters. That is my recommendation. A lens cap and hood will do a better job protecting the lens than a protective filter.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

CHG_CANON wrote:

B+W MRC XS-PRO Clear - not the most expensive, but simply the best.

B+W has replaced the XS-PRO line with the Master line. Here is B+W's undated notification of the release of the new Master and Basic lines. I am not sure when they were first released but I purchased a Master filter close to two months ago.

https://schneiderkreuznach.com/en/company/news/press-releases/b-w-filter-basic-and-master