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Hi

I know what people say, you get what you pay for.

I have a question regarding these filter which I am looking for to protect the front of my lens, what is the difference between them and which should I get to use with a 28-105 lens on a D90:

1. http://www.microglobe.co.uk/hoya-62mm-uv-g-series-filter-p-2765.html

2.http://www.microglobe.co.uk/hoya-digital-multicoated-uvc-hmc-62mm-filter-p-6958.html

3.http://www.microglobe.co.uk/kenko-62mm-high-quality-digital-uv-e-filter-p-7288.html

Thank you for your help.
 
There will be people who will tell you not to use a filter as it will downgrade your IQ. Personally I always use UV filters and I don't think the best ones have any noticeable impact.

If I was buying from your list above I would go for the hoya digital multicoated. To broaden this out I personally would look at the Hoya Pro or B&W versions.
 
Thanks for your input.
 
  • No UV/'protective' filter can improve image quality on a dSLR.
  • All UV/'protective' filters will cause some degradation in image quality.
  • The seriousness of this degradation tends to decrease as filter cost increases.
  • Good filters will cause degradation that is not noticeable under most conditions.
  • All filters, even the best, will cause noticeable degradation in some conditions.

£8 definitely doesn't count as high cost. You're probably better off using cling film.
 
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hollis_f said:
  • No UV/'protective' filter can improve image quality on a dSLR.
  • All UV/'protective' filters will cause some degradation in image quality.
  • The seriousness of this degradation tends to decrease as filter cost increases.
  • Good filters will cause degradation that is not noticeable under most conditions.
  • All filters, even the best, will cause noticeable degradation in some conditions.

£8 definitely doesn't count as high cost. You're probably better off using cling film.
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I agree with everything you say but I just want to protect the lens whilst it is in the bag or incase the kids touch the glass.
 
sep9001 said:
I agree with everything you say but I just want to protect the lens whilst it is in the bag or incase the kids touch the glass.
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It wouldn't be damaged, the thin filter glass is easily broken into dangerous shards though.
In less than ideal light conditions they will sometimes really spoil an image, bright light sources near dusk are a particular problem - you can get reflections between lens and filter.
A better option for a bit of protection without fiddling with a lens cap is to keep the hood on.

Filters in general are more trouble than they are worth IMO.
Usually I get trashed by polariser fans at this point and patiently told that if I want to photograph the bottom of a river on a bright day it would be impossible - I haven't felt a need to try
Polarisers used wrongly and/or all the time are another good way to muck things up though.
 
4wd said:
It wouldn't be damaged, the thin filter glass is easily broken into dangerous shards though.
In less than ideal light conditions they will sometimes really spoil an image, bright light sources near dusk are a particular problem - you can get reflections between lens and filter.
A better option for a bit of protection without fiddling with a lens cap is to keep the hood on.

Filters in general are more trouble than they are worth IMO.
Usually I get trashed by polariser fans at this point and patiently told that if I want to photograph the bottom of a river on a bright day it would be impossible - I haven't felt a need to try
Polarisers used wrongly and/or all the time are another good way to muck things up though.
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Thanks, I have been looking at hoods as well for the lens but it gets more confusing as people state that the hb18 that comes with this lens is not good as it is too big.

I will look at other hoods that can be used with the lens as well before I decide on the filter.

Thanks
 
Update:

Just ordered a Hoya 62mm HD Digital Protector.

Thank you all for the suggestions and help.

Regards

Kev
 
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