Hoya UV Filter 55mm - £1.95 *Reserve & Collect* @ Jessops
Seems a great deal, as Jessops are selling other sizes at around £15. Can't vouch for whether they have any in stock as it's the wrong size for me, but hopefully this will help somebody.
Details through the link.
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Jump to unread Post a Comment...and me. Voted hot for those few who can use it though.
Reserved two for £4.50 before cashback, thanks OP.
For a couple of £'s they are a good way to prevent accidental scratches to your lens, perhaps costings £100's
You may find this link handy:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
Not trying to undermine the deal, I just believe if you are spending hundreds (thousands) on your lenses, dont stick a cheap bit of glass on the front to ruin it.
Fairly standard size for kit type lenses.
Best check the diameter of the objective (front) lens before ordering though - either measure it, or look it up online.
Unless of course you're lucky enough to be using a "mother of all lenses" with a rear mounted drop in filter :)
You may find this link handy:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
Not trying to undermine the deal, I just believe if you are spending hundreds (thousands) on your lenses, dont stick a cheap bit of glass on the front to ruin it.
Good post, with salient points.
I was talked out of using UV filters to "protect the lens" when I first started out, when another photographer asked "why spend £3K on a lens which has been hand made, only to have that piece of sh1t put in front of it?" A fair point.
Since then, I've been shooting motorsport trackside for quite a number of years, and have still yet to have a lens damaged by any flying debris / grit / dust.
The lens hood is more enough protection. If you still manage to damage the objective lens with a lens hood in place .. then maybe photography isn't for you !
For thos decided to use UV filters infront of their lens, this may be of interest http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
See F1_Fanatic has posted the above link
Edited By: flam on Mar 20, 2011 12:17: Edit
For thos decided to use UV filters infront of their lens, this may be of interesthttp://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html
Thanks for this - useful
As for the whole UV filter v's no filter. Im yet to see a definitive on this and as a keen amateur, it does my head in. Like giz said, theres the camp that say they protect the lens (seems a good idea) and the others that say why put something infront of a specialised lens that will reduce its performance (also a very reasonable argument!). I use one, but as I've never shot without it I can't say one way or the other, but I do get a lot of lens flare. Problem is, if you dont use a filter, how do people recommend cleaning the lens?!?! I dont mind using a glasses cleaning cloth on a £15 filter but I wouldn't be so keen using it on a £400 lens :|
In general use I have no filters on my 'cheaper' lenses but always have a filter on my 'expensive' lens. But I take them off when shooting in 'friendly' environments or doing critical shoots.
As for the whole UV filter v's no filter. Im yet to see a definitive on this and as a keen amateur, it does my head in. Like giz said, theres the camp that say they protect the lens (seems a good idea) and the others that say why put something infront of a specialised lens that will reduce its performance (also a very reasonable argument!). I use one, but as I've never shot without it I can't say one way or the other, but I do get a lot of lens flare. Problem is, if you dont use a filter, how do people recommend cleaning the lens?!?! I dont mind using a glasses cleaning cloth on a £15 filter but I wouldn't be so keen using it on a £400 lens :|
Regards cleaning the lens.
I use a Giottos Rocket blower to get most of the dust off, then gently wipe with an Opticlear wet glasses tissue to get most of the remaining small particles off. If required, use a dry spectacle cloth to take any smears off.