kit_fisto said:Hi guys I was wondering if I should buy a UV filter. What are the downsides of using it? I've heard of lens flare, but does it really do much harm to my camera?
waileong said:My only advice is: if you decide to use, make sure you get the very best filter you can afford.
Canew said:waileong, from what I have read so far, there are 2 school of thoughts on this matter. May I know how did you come to the deduction that one should get the best filters? And what are the filters that you recommend for UV type (for protection purposes)?
Tumbleweed, do you mean that if one were to use the lens hood, then the brand of the filter will be less important? My thought is that if there is not much difference between the normal filters and the expensive ones, then it does not justify the purchase of the expensive filters.Tumbleweed said:If you're one of those photographers who shun using a lens hood then buy a filter that has very good multi-coating like Hoya HMC/Pro or B+W MRC filters.
B+W got coating and no coating ones (cheaper), and price depends on diameter size, the UV 77mm MRC coating is about $100.icestrike said:question !!
how much is a B+w filter?
thanks
icestrike said:question !!
how much is a B+w filter?
thanks
kit_fisto said:so in general do u guys leave ur filter on ur lens throughout ur whole outing? or u will take it out from time to time?
Astin said:B+W got coating and no coating ones (cheaper), and price depends on diameter size, the UV 77mm MRC coating is about $100.
kit_fisto said:so in general do u guys leave ur filter on ur lens throughout ur whole outing? or u will take it out from time to time?
Canew said:Tumbleweed, do you mean that if one were to use the lens hood, then the brand of the filter will be less important? My thought is that if there is not much difference between the normal filters and the expensive ones, then it does not justify the purchase of the expensive filters.
Canew said:I leave my filter on throughout. Never take them off.
But my question is only are expensive filters (eg. B+W) really make the difference as compared to the cheaper ones (eg. HOYA, HAKUBA, etc.)