Filters, good or bad?

^^Gord^^ · 28 Jun 2006 at 11:09

Now I know I'm more than likely opening a can of worms with this post but I am intrested in people's views.

I personally put a UV filter on every lens I have, I don't think it makes any improvement to the image (I'm talking UV here and not CP or Haze etc) but I do think they offer good protection even to lens with hoods.

My question is do you lose any sharpness or IQ using a lens i.e. am I just putting a poor bit of glass in front of good glass?

Would I be better off just using a hood for my level of protection?

Discuss! :eek:

^^Gord^^ · 28 Jun 2006 at 13:03

mrk, I don't think a Hood is enough protection (could just me being paranoid).
Like DreederOcUK and antc I feel a UV filter will protect the front element from scratches, bad weather and impact damage.

TomWilko, I'm considering a CP filter for Goodwood.

^^Gord^^ · 28 Jun 2006 at 13:46

Raider said:
I often wonder whether the quality of the filter will make a difference. I usually go for the cheapest Hoya filters, mainly because if I had an expensive 77mm one, then if I scratched it I'd be gutted

I'm always bought a filter in comparison to the cost of the lens I'm protecting. No point putting a PRO-1 filter on a £150 lens but if you have L glass then it starts to make sense.

^^Gord^^ · 28 Jun 2006 at 14:35

rpstewart said:
The way the weather forecast is looking I don't see there being much glare to worry about

For the last three 3 years I've had glorious sunshine, I'm keeping faith!