HOYA V Jessops Filters

[GIZTO29]

Ive just been to Jessops to buy a HOYA Pro 1 UV Filter for my Nikon f1.4 35mm AF-S but the last one was on hold so when i said it was to protect the lens mainly the guy said just get a Jessops one. I did buy the Jessops one but am kicking myself now. Is this justified? Is there really any difference other than £7 baring in mind i'm an ameteur in every sense.
Phil

 

[odd jim]

I'm going to start the age old argument now and ask why you wasted money on a 'protection filter' in the 1st place!

The best line of defence is a lens hood, pure and simple. Not only do they protect the lens, they stop stray light striking the lens from the sides stopping flare and improving contrast.

Why put an additional layer of (cheaper) glass in front of the lens?

IMO the only time a protection/UV filter is of any use is in a sandstorm!

 

[GIZTO29]

I'm going to start the age old argument now and ask why you wasted money on a 'protection filter' in the 1st place!

The best line of defence is a lens hood, pure and simple. Not only do they protect the lens, they stop stray light striking the lens from the sides stopping flare and improving contrast.

Why put an additional layer of (cheaper) glass in front of the lens?

IMO the only time a protection/UV filter is of any use is in a sandstorm!

Fair point and i do have the hood..... I think i'll just get a refund.
Phil

 

[odd jim]

...some people swear by them but I personally dont see the point. Lens hoods are so much more robust and I've not damaged a front element yet!

 

[GIZTO29]

...some people swear by them but I personally dont see the point. Lens hoods are so much more robust and I've not damaged a front element yet!

Thanks Jim

 

[coldpenguin]

I keep one on the lens to stop messy fingers getting on the front ( don't think that a hood would necessarily protect from this either).

Unless there is a sandstorm, or perhaps rain, then I try and remove them now before taking a shot.

If you don't have the chance of mucky fingers getting on the lens, then perhaps you don't need a filter.

 

[arclight]

Depends on the environment you are in.
Salt spray from the sea, sand from a beach etc. If you are in a wood at this time of year there is a lot of wind blown debris and it is usually wet enough to stick.
I'd rather clean a filter than a front lens element.

 

[CSB]

I had a Jessops filter before, caused major flair on my 85mm f1.8 so I sold it. I now use Hoya Pro 1 filters only. A lens hood cant protect the front element from everything, you should see the marks in the protector filter on my camcorder!

 

[arad85]

caused major flair on my 85mm f1.8 so I sold it.

Tee hee..

flair   -noun
1. a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; bent; knack:

I think you meant flare

flare   
[flair] Show IPA
verb, flared, flar·ing, noun
–verb (used without object)
1.to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
2.to blaze with a sudden burst of flame (often fol. by up ): The fire flared up as the paper caught.
3. to start up or burst out in sudden, fierce activity, passion, etc. (often fol. by up or out ): Tempers flared at the meeting. Violence flared up in a new section of the city.
4. to shine or glow.

I don't normally point out errors, but I couldn't resist....

 

[GIZTO29]

Depends on the environment you are in.
Salt spray from the sea, sand from a beach etc. If you are in a wood at this time of year there is a lot of wind blown debris and it is usually wet enough to stick.
I'd rather clean a filter than a front lens element.

Thanks

I had a Jessops filter before, caused major flair on my 85mm f1.8 so I sold it. I now use Hoya Pro 1 filters only. A lens hood cant protect the front element from everything, you should see the marks in the protector filter on my camcorder!

Funny you should say that as i had a photo recently that was effected by flair and i had a Jessops UV Filter on the Nikon 18-70 as i bought it used with the filter on. Hmm
Phil