Filter on Macro Lens

[rookies]

Do I get myself a UV Filter for a macro lens to protect it or what you suggest?

 

[Digital_Clarity]

It's a good idea to get UV filters for any lens, the last thing you want is damaged glass, regardless of its use (marco/WA/tele).

 

[rookies]

Ok thanks.... Just though would it effect the macro shoots

 

[puddleduck]

It's a good idea to get UV filters for any lens

A lot of people would dis-agree with that:

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=186314

 

[Nod]

Which macro lens is it? The front element of my Tamron 90mm is recessed about an inch and a half from the front of the filter thread - way out of all but the most persistent sticky fingers - and a filter is far enough from the front element for fingerprints and dust on the filter to have a detrimental effect on images at close focusing distances

 

[davekiddle]

I don't use a filter on my Nikkor 105 Micro as the front lens face is deeply recessed in the lens body. I would imagine this to be the case with similar macro lenes from other manufacturers.

To me it's an extra expense not required, and could add extra flaring to your images.

 

[animal168]

i never use a filter. no idea why but at the back of my mind is that fact that its another bit of glass in the way, so it might have a detrimental effect when working so close

 

[BRASH]

I don't use them, not even for protection. Only time I'll use a filter is when I want some effect on the pic, ie polariser or star light etc.

 

[scraggs]

I use to have filters on all my lenses but after doing quite a bit of testing even the good expensive ones appear to cause a slight loss in IQ, with macro IQ is very important so I no longer use filters for any of my macro shots/lenses, however I still use them on all my other lenses.

 

[V8burble]

As said I think I would only use one if the front lens glass is not recessed, or a lens hood is not fitted.