UV and filters

[coldpenguin]

Not the question you are thinking of, I am sure.

Have read on here that fungus is bad. But, the chances of getting it are reduced if the lenses are kept in a normal room (not too moist, no great change in heat), and in the light.

I am considering getting a cabinet for my lenses, will be wooden sides and a frosted (patterned) glass front. Unfortunately the room I am thinking of is facing north (is a back bedroom).
Is this going to let enough UV in to reduce the risk, if I leave the lenses on the shelves, on their rear caps, but with the front lens cap off?

I am also thinking that the UV filters I do have on (to stop fingerprints), shoudl be removed for the period the lenses are in storage?

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Not the question you are thinking of, I am sure.

Have read on here that fungus is bad. But, the chances of getting it are reduced if the lenses are kept in a normal room (not too moist, no great change in heat), and in the light.

I am considering getting a cabinet for my lenses, will be wooden sides and a frosted (patterned) glass front. Unfortunately the room I am thinking of is facing north (is a back bedroom).
Is this going to let enough UV in to reduce the risk, if I leave the lenses on the shelves, on their rear caps, but with the front lens cap off?

I am also thinking that the UV filters I do have on (to stop fingerprints), shoudl be removed for the period the lenses are in storage?

Just make sure your room is clean and free from mould. Mould is also very dangerous to health. Give all your lenses some use outdoors in the sun every few weeks and it should be fine. I'd keeps the UV filters, as they complete weather sealing and act as an additional barrier to fungal spores.