12-17-2012 05:53 PM
I'm looking at getting a clear UV filter for my lens and am unfamiliar with the top brands that won't degrade the image quality. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
05-27-2014 11:56 AM
@Vetteran wrote:No, the lens does not need the filter - it's for the benefit, or otherwise, of what is behind it.
Just as a point of conversation, there are a couple of Canon lenses that require a filter to complete the weather sealing. The 50mm 1.2 L and 16-35L are two. So it could be argued that the lens does in fact need the filter.
You can argue that there is a perceivable impact to image quality, but trying to argue that a filter doesn't offer any protection to the lens is just asinine.
05-26-2014 02:08 PM
These two side-by-side photographs are examples of how nobody can positively tell which is which.
I frequently us this in my DSLR 101 class when people ask questions about the quality of filters or posting on the web or printing photos.
Both of these were printed at the same time on the same sheet of highest quality photo paper on the same printer. But here on a web site even more proves my point. “Most people” can not and will not be able to see a difference in filtered or non-filtered pictures. And even more differences, if not told so in advance. I guarantee there exist many differences between the two.
Most people are not pixel-peepers and they need not be. If you want to use a filter, use it. No one will know. If you don't want to use one, don't, no one will know. If you use one and feel it may cause a problem, take it off. It is easy.
05-24-2014 06:03 PM
@amfoto1 wrote:I don't believe claims that a "filter saved my lens". I bet most of the time the lens would have been just fine without it. No one can prove it, either way.
Twice I have had golf ball sized rocks fall from a considerable distance and strike directly onto the filter. Obviously it can't be proved, but I am absolutely convinced, and that's really all that matters. Your arrogance fails to take into account that not everyone uses their camera the same way you do, and therefore don't have your same needs.
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