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08/05/2004 09:27:27 AM · #1 |
is it a good idea to keep this on permanently, the salesman said
it does not affect the light at all?
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08/05/2004 09:29:36 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by goodman:
is it a good idea to keep this on permanently, the salesman said
it does not affect the light at all? |
I have mine on permanently as a lens protector, it does indeed not affect the light. I only take it off when putting on other filters (IR, close-up, teleconverter), to minimize the risk of vignetting. |
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08/05/2004 09:39:33 AM · #3 |
actually it does indeed effect the light!
It's probably a good idea to leave one on "just in case"
but beaware of the effects of the filter. If you do decide
to keep it on, you really should consider a high end uv filter,
like the hoya super hmc. This filter will have very little effect on
the light. But if you use a cheap filter like Quantaray or even
a Tiffen uv filter, it can have a negative effect on your image!
Check out this thread for more info!
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=90202&highlight=Hoya%20super%20hmc
add this info
here is another thread where Lee31 had a problem witha uv filter!
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=109428&highlight=Hoya%20super%20hmc
Message edited by author 2004-08-05 09:41:47. |
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08/05/2004 10:11:25 AM · #4 |
Are there sample photos available that show what can happen with a cheap UV filter, with an expensive UV Filter and without a UV filter?
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08/05/2004 10:16:54 AM · #5 |
I checked the links and I looked at the sample images.
It does look like there can be some lense flare, when shooting into the sun, which does partially explain a few of the spots that showed up in some recent sunset shots I took.
Is that the only time that these effects are seen or can anyone notice a difference in shots that aren't directly aimed at or nearly at a super bright light source, like the sun?
Basically, is it noticeable in 'everday' shooting or just those specific circumstances. If the latter is the case, then why spend the extra money for a "high-end" filter, if you won't need the benefit most of the time?
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08/05/2004 10:33:03 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by nicoledb:
Originally posted by goodman:
is it a good idea to keep this on permanently, the salesman said
it does not affect the light at all? |
I have mine on permanently as a lens protector, it does indeed not affect the light. I only take it off when putting on other filters (IR, close-up, teleconverter), to minimize the risk of vignetting. |
Same here. Always on except when using polarizer or ND. But you should beavare that they are not all of same quality and lousy UV´s can have some impact on foucsing, sharpness and overal quality of your images. |
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