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p.1 #1 · UV or No UV filter

thought i'd see a quick poll of the age old question.

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Nov 18, 2009 at 05:31 AM

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p.1 #2 · UV or No UV filter

You'll get the same age old answers

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:36 AM

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p.1 #3 · UV or No UV filter

I live at the beach - filters are de rigure.

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:41 AM

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p.1 #4 · UV or No UV filter

You've seen this review, right?
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/B+W-UV-Filter.aspx

Just an opinion from a camera reviewer about UV Filter.

I have friends who are professional photographer who swear by UV filter, and others who swear by naked lenses... so it really varies.

Nov 18, 2009 at 06:26 AM

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p.1 #5 · UV or No UV filter

Somewhat depends on what and where I'm shooting. Rodeo events if I'm in the line of fire from barrel racers tossing sand and rocks into my face (and lens!) - usually go for the protection.

Most of the time though... it's bare glass all the way!

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njw

Nov 18, 2009 at 06:43 AM

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p.1 #6 · UV or No UV filter

IF I have a lens which is out of production or unlikley to be able to find a replacement front element, the UV filter goes on. Someone wants to borrow a lens....the filter goes on.

Nov 18, 2009 at 07:03 AM

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p.1 #7 · UV or No UV filter

just about completely even, as it should be as people just aren't willing to budge on this subject. Maybe, a little. I started out with UV all the time, now I only use them in certain conditions like other have mentioned. Also don't forget, some Canon L lenses need it to be weather sealed.

Nov 18, 2009 at 08:08 AM

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p.1 #8 · UV or No UV filter

I don't take a new lens out of the box unless I have a UV ready to install, haha. Never used to use them, but then never used to pay big bucks for a lens, either.

Nov 18, 2009 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #9 · UV or No UV filter

Where's the "Never- I always use the lens hood" option?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Nov 18, 2009 at 01:22 PM

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p.1 #10 · UV or No UV filter

People don't use the UV filter in lieu of the lens hood, they use it in conjunction with the lens hood - why is the lens hood relevant to this (over discussed) topic?

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:58 PM

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Nov 18, 2009 at 03:18 PM

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p.1 #12 · UV or No UV filter

Dawei Ye wrote:
People don't use the UV filter in lieu of the lens hood, they use it in conjunction with the lens hood - why is the lens hood relevant to this (over discussed) topic?

Both UV filters and lens hoods are commonly used for physical protection of the front element. In that regard I think it is relevant to the topic.

I guess I am not people.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Nov 18, 2009 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #13 · UV or No UV filter

I don't use UV in all my lenses but interestingly, all the magazine articles I've read seem to recommend it. They also claim that it cuts through the haze in summer time.

Speaking of which, what's the difference between a UV filter and a skylight filter?

Nov 18, 2009 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #14 · UV or No UV filter

n0b0 wrote:
I don't use UV in all my lenses but interestingly, all the magazine articles I've read seem to recommend it. They also claim that it cuts through the haze in summer time.

Probably because the filter mfgs advertise in their rags. That's the way the game is played.

Speaking of which, what's the difference between a UV filter and a skylight filter?

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:22 PM

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p.1 #15 · UV or No UV filter

Only need it in extreme conditions....otherwise why shoot through an extra piece of glass?....

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:38 PM

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p.1 #16 · UV or No UV filter

Ross T. wrote:
...otherwise why shoot through an extra piece of glass?....

For me, a few reasons. Prevent brushing against tree branches. Prevent jumping spiders from hopping on my front element trying to sink its fang. Make it so when I shoot really low on the ground, the only part scraping the ground is the filter.

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:45 PM

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p.1 #17 · UV or No UV filter

My camera with my 100/2.8 fell from a folding chair to the floor with a filter installed, cap on, and hood reversed. I had set it down on the chair and walked away. The fall was accidental. It landed on filter ring, shattering the filter, subsequently scratching the coating on the front element. There is absolutely no issue with image quality. I never put another protective filter on a lens. Since then I have purchased 3 used lenses all with imperfections in the front element. (They are usually cheaper that way) No problems with image quality on those either. When shooting, I always use the hood.

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:39 PM

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p.1 #18 · UV or No UV filter

never; my age old answer

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:43 PM

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p.1 #19 · UV or No UV filter

n0b0 wrote:
Ross T. wrote:
...otherwise why shoot through an extra piece of glass?....

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:48 PM

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p.1 #20 · UV or No UV filter

Only in bad weather use a hood

Nov 18, 2009 at 06:34 PM

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