UV Filters for Nikkor lenses?

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Hello,

I've been looking at UV filters, mainly for protecting my lenses. Does anyone who uses them with Nikon lenses think they have any effect on picture quality? And what ones are best?

Bit unsure what the real benefits for having them is?

Thanks
 
There is no benefit really, other than maybe protecting a lens on a beach or a warzone.
They will effect your image quality, induce flare, loose contrast and worse case scenario, just make your pictures soft and awful.

I never use them and have never damaged a lens in over 10 years, and I don't mollycoddle my gear.

I just use the lens hood and show some sense.

If you still must use them, buy the best you can. Expect to pay £30-60 each depending on the size of the filter thread.
 
I partially agree but tbh their protective qualities outweigh any sign of image deterioration, even with some cheaper filters. I think it depends on the type of photography you do and work your equipment. A rule, preference or recommendation for one is not necessarily one that universally suits everyone.
 
I'd prefer to keep my photos as sharp as possible, and I rarely shoot in dodgy weather/conditions that would risk the lens getting scratched etc so maybe i'll buy a cheap one just to experiment (with quality etc) just incase I do need one eventually. Thanks guys.
 
~*~ElmoHolz~*~ said:
I'd prefer to keep my photos as sharp as possible, and I rarely shoot in dodgy weather/conditions that would risk the lens getting scratched etc so maybe i'll buy a cheap one just to experiment (with quality etc) just incase I do need one eventually. Thanks guys.
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If you must get one don't get cheap as that is a recipe for image quality reduction - I never use them but always use the lens hood to prevent all bar 'direct' hits (never happened yet).
 
Cheap UV sucks and so do the cheap CPL as well. I've bought them in the past (ebay) and throw away quite alot due to poor quality and effect the optic on my lens and introduce more flare in bright sunny day or night photography.

I don't use UV filter no more now and only use them (good quality ones) during bad weather or critical situation i.e beach, muddy area etc).
 
TCR4x4 said:
I never use them and have never damaged a lens in over 10 years, and I don't mollycoddle my gear.
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:thumbs:

It's surprising how much junk/small scratches can sit on the outer element with no impact of image anyway. I'd be more bothered about a clean sensor at certain apertures rather than being scared of a smudging of fingerprints or dirt on the outside. I have little fingerprints over my gear quite a lot of the time :bat: and no issues.

Apart from the CPL at times, I've normally got a hood on and find that's fine - life is just too short. I've got a cheapo UV, and while I never really noticed it degrade the image, I dont use it much (more worried for attracting flare tbh)...it just didnt do much full stop.

I'd skip the UV filter and buy a CPL filter:thumbs: Only really useful filter IMO (apart from ND's)....that and a bit of common sense and the lens will be fine;)
 
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