For my first DSLR, I went a bit overboard and for each lens, got a UV filter and lens hood. Now I've got a full-frame model, I'm wondering if this is really necessary. I know the filter is for protection rather than UV, but I've heard stories where some filters seem to affect the image. So maybe leave the lens naked and just use a hood.
What do you guys do?
Steve
Protecting the lenses: UV filter, hood or both?
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Re: Protecting the lenses: UV filter, hood or both?
I use a uv filter on all my lenses except my macro which doesn't really need it, a decent quality one should not degrade the image significantly.
Hoods should be used to avoid lens flare, they can have a secondary role as protection.
John
Hoods should be used to avoid lens flare, they can have a secondary role as protection.
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Re: Protecting the lenses: UV filter, hood or both?
Thanks. So I think I'll continue and use both as in the past. I need a 77mm filter and hood. I'm amazed at the variation in the price of filters!
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Re: Protecting the lenses: UV filter, hood or both?
You generally get what you pay for...stevensfo wrote:Thanks. So I think I'll continue and use both as in the past. I need a 77mm filter and hood. I'm amazed at the variation in the price of filters!
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Re: Protecting the lenses: UV filter, hood or both?
Somewhat out of date, but suggests that ain't necessarily so...redsturgeon wrote:You generally get what you pay for...stevensfo wrote:Thanks. So I think I'll continue and use both as in the past. I need a 77mm filter and hood. I'm amazed at the variation in the price of filters!
Steve
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