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CTR_Chris
10-12-2006, 14:09
Just need to know wether you can get 'plain' filters. Just want to protect my lens, nothing more.
I did read that skylight filters have no effect on digital, is this true? :shrug:
Just need to know wether you can get 'plain' filters. Just want to protect my lens, nothing more.
I did read that skylight filters have no effect on digital, is this true? :shrug:
Chris - That's the theory but there are some people who would argue that a UV Filter can/will degrade your image - my theory is that I'd rather damage a UV filter than the lens glass so I have UV filters on all my lenses ... Paul ;)
CTR_Chris
10-12-2006, 14:29
...my theory is that I'd rather damage a UV filter than the lens glass so I have UV filters on all my lenses ... Paul ;)
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for the advice.
BTW, does this forum have a list of recommended online shops?
Amongst many expensive coatings applied to any quality lens will be one for UV anyway, so you don't 'need' one except for front element protection. Adding a UV filter will do no harm unless it's a real cheapo job. Good filters are made of glass of a similar quality to good optics, and like everything they don't come cheap.
Sticking a real cheapo bit of glass in front of an expensive lens will admittedly protect the lens, but it stops you getting the optimum image quality you paid all that dosh for too.
The other thing I'd say is you should always use a lens hood anyway, but it's even more vital with a filter fitted as you now have a much bigger area of glass right on the front of the lens just where it's going to get the most flare.
BTW, does this forum have a list of recommended online shops?
Chris - Lots of info in the Suppliers Shopping & Bargains Forum - Best budget filters place IMO is www.7dayshop.com - More expensive ones try www.onestop-digital.com (HK based but v/cheap quick & no VAT guarantee!)
Paul :thumbs:
Warspite
10-12-2006, 15:32
Use a lenshood in most situations anyway, but quite fancy a few protective filters for when conditions maybe a bit more messy, like beach shots with sand blowing everywhere.
What would be the best option - looking at the Hoya Pro filters, would people recommend the use of UV filters or the SkyLight filters for protection ?
What would be the best option - looking at the Hoya Pro filters, would people recommend the use of UV filters or the SkyLight filters for protection ?
A skylight filter is really for removing the blue cast you get in the shade on sunny days, which is most noticeable on skin tones, so I'd say the UV filter is the one to go for to leave on all the time.
I've UV on all my lenses since I dont want to get them fixed.
I use the HOYA pro series. (warehousexpress do em, but you'll find em cheaper elsewhere)
Warspite
10-12-2006, 20:04
Cheers CT and Paul, would have gone and bought the wrong ones without your advice :thumbs:
UV it is :D
CTR_Chris
10-12-2006, 20:10
Cheers CT and Paul, would have gone and bought the wrong ones without your advice :thumbs:
UV it is :D
Glad my stupid questions help other people out :lol:
ditto! thanks for help
Warspite
10-12-2006, 20:16
CTR Chris :thumbs:
Thats the benefit of the forum is the information gained from questions and their answers is available for all :D
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