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11/29/2006 09:22:15 PM · #1 |
Hey
I've just purchased the canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens and i'm looking to get a 67mm UV filter (mostly for protection if i'm honest!).
I've heard Hoya mentioned a fair few times, are they the best brand? Obviously now i've spent so much money on the lens itself I want a fairly decent piece of glass to stick over the front of it to do it justice! :oP
Any advice would be welcome
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11/29/2006 09:58:26 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by dewdodesign: Any advice would be welcome |
Skip the UV filter. |
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11/29/2006 10:33:32 PM · #3 |
and go with what exactly? |
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11/29/2006 10:35:06 PM · #4 |
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11/29/2006 10:35:52 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever: nothing |
yep |
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11/29/2006 11:03:36 PM · #6 |
You wanted to have a protection for your lens...
If memory serves me right, Canon has a range of Protective filters.
They are not UV filters though they look the same. |
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11/29/2006 11:08:37 PM · #7 |
I would vote for nothing over the lens and the hood attached - makes great protection for the glass surface. |
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11/29/2006 11:12:44 PM · #8 |
The pros and cons of having an extra piece of glass in front of the lens topic had been discussed over and over again, but I still firmly believe that there is a place for these "protection" filters. I always use a UV filter as protection "shield" when I shoot at beaches, on boats or when I go trekking - I think the coating on lens is not indestructable (cant think of a better term, lol) |
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11/29/2006 11:19:52 PM · #9 |
The hood is the best protection you can get.
IF you plan on taking it to somewhere "rough" I'd go with a cheaper "protection" filter. Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood.
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11/29/2006 11:20:38 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever: Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood. |
Leroy - not even with cheese? |
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11/29/2006 11:23:27 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by crayon: Originally posted by fotomann_forever: Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood. |
Leroy - not even with cheese? |
Cheese is good for the front element. :-P
Let's not forget this valuable alternative though.
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11/29/2006 11:48:07 PM · #12 |
lol thanks for that - i'll bear it in mind :oP |
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11/30/2006 12:47:56 AM · #13 |
I seen references to hoods made from softer materials like rubber or such. Seems like a good idea for macro photography.
Anyone use these to protect a lens? |
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11/30/2006 02:14:15 AM · #14 |
Before you go sticking some piece of glass over your lens, read this. |
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11/30/2006 02:21:13 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99: Before you go sticking some piece of glass over your lens, read this. |
And THAT is a good reason why you should invest in expensive(aka good) filters if you're going to use one! |
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11/30/2006 02:28:14 AM · #16 |
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11/30/2006 02:32:15 AM · #17 |
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11/30/2006 02:39:27 AM · #18 |
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11/30/2006 02:43:38 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99: CPL = circular polarizer |
What he said. I don't own any UV filters either. The hood is enough protection from scratching and I don't live near any oceans so salt spray and sand aren't really issues for me.
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11/30/2006 03:00:23 AM · #20 |
sounds like it's pretty conclusive then!!
At least this way I save some money that i can put towards my next new lens.... ;o) |
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11/30/2006 04:00:48 PM · #21 |
I've heard the arguments for and against. Personally, I do have a filter on the front of most of my lenses (but I don't try to convince people that don't that they should... horses for courses).
Hoya is a good brand, so if you are going to put a UV filter on your lens, it's a good choice. Hoya have several grades of filter, particularly for UV, I'd go with the higher grades (multi-coated) not their vanilla grade.
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11/30/2006 04:20:08 PM · #22 |
due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend? |
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11/30/2006 04:24:36 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Mephisto: due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend? |
Unless you have sand or some other course grime on your lens, cleaning it with a soft cloth won't harm it.
For the course stuff like sand, blow it off first.
FWIW, I've used lenses at the beach for years and have never had a scratch due to sand.
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11/30/2006 04:26:07 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by dewdodesign: sounds like it's pretty conclusive then!!
At least this way I save some money that i can put towards my next new lens.... ;o) |
Yeah, those other L lenses you are gonna want, you need to start saving all ya can... :-)
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11/30/2006 04:28:48 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever: Originally posted by Mephisto: due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend? |
Unless you have sand or some other course grime on your lens, cleaning it with a soft cloth won't harm it.
For the course stuff like sand, blow it off first.
FWIW, I've used lenses at the beach for years and have never had a scratch due to sand. |
thanks,dude! so i guess i should screw off some filters now...;) |
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