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07/11/2007 01:52:24 PM · #1 |
I just noticed that the filter on my Sigma lens is a UV Haze made by Canon. On my 18-55 kit lens it is just a UV. Does this make a difference? I have looked through the forums and on Google but have yet to find anything. Will this affect picture quality?
Thanks!
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07/11/2007 02:00:29 PM · #2 |
The biggest positive impact you could have on image quality using those filters would be to take them off of your lens.
Message edited by author 2007-07-11 14:00:47. |
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07/11/2007 02:14:17 PM · #3 |
I agree with  Spazmo99 (and so do a lot of experts) - UV and haze filters really don't do much good - they don't really protect the lens and are generally made of inferior glass to the lens that you are using. The result is poorer image quality.
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
The biggest positive impact you could have on image quality using those filters would be to take them off of your lens. |
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07/11/2007 04:42:32 PM · #4 |
I always have them on there to protect the lens from scratches... I just wanted to know if the haze filter would have any more of a negative effect then the regular haze filter. Is there anything else you would recommend to put on my lens to protect it from scratches? Thanks!
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07/11/2007 05:08:58 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by macleodn:
I always have them on there to protect the lens from scratches... I just wanted to know if the haze filter would have any more of a negative effect then the regular haze filter. Is there anything else you would recommend to put on my lens to protect it from scratches? Thanks! |
have you ever actually seen a scratched lens? I haven't.
Use a hood. that will be enough.
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07/11/2007 05:55:03 PM · #6 |
i read that you could put a small piece of sticky paper on the end of a lens, and not be able to see it in a photo. i would guess that a scratch would be just as invisible. don't test my theory if you like your lens...
ETA: i used to use them, and now i don't.
Message edited by author 2007-07-11 17:55:50.
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07/11/2007 07:05:47 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Use a hood. that will be enough. |
Agreed, and when the hood isn't on use the lens cap. Why buy an expensive lens with expensive optical glass and put a cheapo thing in front of it? Kinda pointless...
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07/11/2007 08:36:31 PM · #8 |
Just to drive the point home.
Filter Flare Factor |
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07/11/2007 09:06:53 PM · #9 |
What about a polarizing filter for cutting down glare on the water?
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07/11/2007 09:08:08 PM · #10 |
polarizing filters are useful for popping clouds etc, but buy a good one that is as good a quality as the lens you put on it. A UV lens does nothing other than adding lens flare and wasting your money.
Originally posted by macleodn:
What about a polarizing filter for cutting down glare on the water? |
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07/11/2007 09:09:31 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by macleodn:
What about a polarizing filter for cutting down glare on the water? |
Sure, use filters when you need to, but don't always leave a filter on out of some misguided notion that you are protecting the lens. |
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07/11/2007 10:48:50 PM · #12 |
| A UV filter may be of use for extreme weather conditions, such as when shooting in high winds with blowing sand, salt spray from the ocean, or when shooting in misty conditions where you may have to wipe the front element dry often. I usually keep a UV filter on my lens, along with my lens hood but take it off when I'm ready to hit the shutter button. |
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