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| Posted: Fri Mar 15th, 2019 04:38 |
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chrisbet
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Any recommendations on quality UV filters? Apart from the dubious selection of three or four filters for a fiver on fleabay I have found genuine Nikon at £25 and Hoya at £12 - are the Hoya "Pro" filters good?
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15th, 2019 04:56 |
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Robert
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Yea, my recommendation is don't waste your money. Even the very best/most expensive can degrade the image, especially when backlighting is in the frame. Possible exception is photographing heavy seas in gale force winds due to the spray of salty/sandy water, in that case a clear plastic bag over the entire equipment is a good idea. I tried all manner of UV filters, from the best Nikon and Hoya to the cheapest unbranded and all caused ghosting and degradation of image to some extent and the worst wasn't the cheapest. The occasional scratch on the front element causes less degradation, except perhaps directly into the Sun when it might have an effect.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15th, 2019 07:52 |
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chrisbet
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Thanks - I'll just keep the lens cap on then ...
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 03:50 |
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Robert
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Yes, sounds like a plan, You will need to take it off occasionally to take photo's though!  One of the key things with lenses, especially AF-S lenses is to use them regularly. A friend has just bought an AF-S 200mm f/2.0 lens for a lot of money. It's a very low use lens, immaculate, has been on a shelf for the last five years with very occasional use. My friend bought the lens in good faith, the AF-S motor has seized, the motor needs replacement @ €600.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 04:02 |
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chrisbet
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Ouch!
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 07:18 |
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jk
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I always put filters on my lenses purely for insurance. I couldnt afford to insure all my kit. Last time I had damage to kit was back in 1980s. Yes I go hill walking and scrambling (foot not car or bike). That said when I got my Z7 and 24-70 Z series lens I didnt buy a filter until later. I did notice there was a distinct difference in sharpness so now there in no filter on that lens. My other lenses without filters are all my long focal length lenses. They provide great sharpness. So whilst I dont disagree with Robert's comment, I think it is a question of insurance. The biggest danger of operation without a filter is the scrape of the metal grips as you put the lens cap back on and take it off!
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 09:37 |
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chrisbet
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Metal? mine are all plastic...
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 16:38 |
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jk
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chrisbet wrote:Metal? mine are all plastic... There is usually a horseshoe metal spring clip in side the lenscap that grips the filter rings.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 16th, 2019 18:24 |
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chrisbet
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Yours must be old ones .... mine all look like this Attachment: 20190316_232035.jpg (Downloaded 83 times)
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| Posted: Sun Mar 17th, 2019 04:21 |
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jk
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I will need to check again.
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