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I used to, but I don't anymore. I have a stack of about 20 77mm versions of them (most of them are different brands) all screwed together sitting on a shelf in my office. Maybe if I'm bored I'll put them on the front of my lenses to see what happens, haha.

Nov 02, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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Never.

Nov 02, 2009 at 04:17 PM

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I use UV filters because crud is easier to clean off of a UV lens than the front element. I use the cheap ones (green box Hoyas) because I don't feel like spending tons of money on them.

I've not found many situations where a UV filter will flare that couldn't be fixed with a simple change of composition or side step. Some may ghost more if pointed directly at bright lights, but many lenses ghost anyways.

As for diminished quality, I haven't seen anything quantifiable. If it does diminish the quality, it doesn't matter to me.

Nov 02, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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Will Patterson wrote:
I used to, but I don't anymore. I have a stack of about 20 77mm versions of them (most of them are different brands) all screwed together sitting on a shelf in my office. Maybe if I'm bored I'll put them on the front of my lenses to see what happens, haha.

Please do! That would be pretty fun to see.

Nov 02, 2009 at 06:28 PM

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At least read THIS before buying your filters, if you haven't already placed the order. Some filters unquestionably make things worse.

Nov 02, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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kenbennedy wrote:
At least read THIS before buying your filters, if you haven't already placed the order. Some filters unquestionably make things worse.

I don't think anyone is questioning the ability of UV filters to flare. I think many people dismiss the severity of the problem. If flare is a problem, I just recompose.

Nov 02, 2009 at 07:14 PM

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I use $10 S&W UV filters on all my lenses, even my L glass and almost never use a hood. That should stir up the flames.

If I can get images like this with my "cheap" UV filters then I'm happy...

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Nov 02, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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kenbennedy wrote:
At least read THIS before buying your filters, if you haven't already placed the order. Some filters unquestionably make things worse.

Very interesting read - thank you.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:03 AM

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Thank you.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:15 AM

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Very very rarely, only if I'm on boat and there's seaspray, I'd rather the filter cop the brunt than the lens.

Now CPL's are another matter entirely.

Nov 03, 2009 at 01:33 AM

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I don't use clear lens caps.

Nov 03, 2009 at 02:50 PM

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kakomu wrote:
I don't think anyone is questioning the ability of UV filters to flare. I think many people dismiss the severity of the problem. If flare is a problem, I just recompose.

There was more than that in the article, such as the fact that some filters are worse for your camera than a plain old piece of window glass, both for light transmission AND flare. They also bothered to rate good performing/affordable filters. I'm not saying filters have no place on your lens, my point was that a little research goes a long way.

Nov 03, 2009 at 02:56 PM

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