Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens?

Mystix · 21st August 2002

I have one for my g2 becozlens is pretty much fixed.
but for ef lens most of them have different diameter so if u were to have more than 1 lens u prolly have to buy different uv filters for the different lens rite? (heard uv filters might degrade quality too)
any1 here doesn't use any at all? i dun feel like buyin but on the other hand i can't stand the thought of my lens being scratched accidently or something.

ckiang · 22nd August 2002

It's good practice to use one on each of your lenses. Don't read too much into the "UV filter affecting quality" thing, unless you use VERY GOOD lenses and print VERY BIG. Generally, if you use a reasonably good filter, you should be fine. Some swear by some German brand, others Japanese, your choice.

Regards
CK

BraveHart · 22nd August 2002

Of course!

As amatures it's recommended that we get all sorts of insurance for our lens. A UV filter for peace of mind and a hood for added security. Dropped my SLR with lens recently...saved by the hood while the UV filter protected the front element from the resulting mud splash on the ground.

Adam Goi · 22nd August 2002

I agree with Ckiang's view...for me, I have a UV filter for all my lenses.

Red Dawn · 22nd August 2002

Hi

i use UV filters and lens hoods on all my lenses at all times. i think as a form of protection, UV filters are practical, cheap and very useful.

using the appropriate hoods too helps in protection and cutting down of external light sources (prevents flare) which helps improve contrast in your shots.

Mystix · 22nd August 2002

oic in that case i think i'll hav to get one too now.
btw how do u all buy the hood? is there any so called original ones for all the lens?

ckiang · 23rd August 2002

You can buy the original hood (VERY expensive, imagine paying like $50 for a hollow piece of velvet lined plastic with 4 petals) or some 3rd party ones. The recommended original hood is usually mentioned in the manual of the lens.

Regards
CK

charvy · 23rd August 2002

It is a must for me cuz I'm very protective of my gears.

Can't imagine without one on my 70-200 f4...

SNAG · 7th September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by charvy
It is a must for me cuz I'm very protective of my gears. Can't imagine without one on my 70-200 f4...

Hmm..
Something to ask again:
I thought a lens hood is to prevent flare and stuff?
What protection does it offer?

Is it that when you drop the lens, at least the front element won't hit the ground head on?

mylau · 7th September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by SNAG

Hmm..
Something to ask again:
I thought a lens hood is to prevent flare and stuff?
What protection does it offer?

Is it that when you drop the lens, at least the front element won't hit the ground head on?

It can also prevent rain and dust from landing on the front element.

SNAG · 7th September 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mylau

It can also prevent rain and dust from landing on the front element.

How to prevent dust from landing on front element?

I don't get it...

mervlam · 10th September 2002

yes.... how to prevent dust from falling on the front element or the filter with a lens hood??? dust can just float around or be blown onto it.

joeyjoey · 16th November 2007

i thought having a UV filter is elementary stuff.? have been taught from the very first day to have a UV filter mounted on my camera at all times.

Benng · 16th November 2007

Yes I do. In fact for all my EF lens I have a UV filter attached to protect it from scratches and accidental knocks.

falconite · 16th November 2007

I ever smashed the UV filter on my EF 70-300mm lens. The actual surface is unscarred... lucky.

I swear by protective filters after which.. only lens that dun have a filter for now is the EFS Kit Lens....

roadrunner_552 · 16th November 2007

Yes 1 filter for 1 lens.

nightwolf75 · 16th November 2007

wonderful... reviving a 5 year-old thread...

FilterFunk · 16th November 2007

who is the grave yard digger who go and poll this thread..

sprewell · 17th November 2007

I think i havent even started photography when this thread was started.

haha i'm old.

sprewell · 17th November 2007

I think i havent even started photography when this thread was started.

haha i'm old.

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21st August 2002	#1
Mystix Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 645	Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? I have one for my g2 becozlens is pretty much fixed. but for ef lens most of them have different diameter so if u were to have more than 1 lens u prolly have to buy different uv filters for the different lens rite? (heard uv filters might degrade quality too) any1 here doesn't use any at all? i dun feel like buyin but on the other hand i can't stand the thought of my lens being scratched accidently or something.

16th November 2007	#13
joeyjoey Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: west. Posts: 175	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? i thought having a UV filter is elementary stuff.? have been taught from the very first day to have a UV filter mounted on my camera at all times.

16th November 2007	#14
Benng Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SG Posts: 304	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? Yes I do. In fact for all my EF lens I have a UV filter attached to protect it from scratches and accidental knocks.

16th November 2007	#15
falconite Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AMK \| Tang Shooters Posts: 2,174	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? I ever smashed the UV filter on my EF 70-300mm lens. The actual surface is unscarred... lucky. I swear by protective filters after which.. only lens that dun have a filter for now is the EFS Kit Lens.... __________________ \| www.falconite.com \| flickr \| Canon Equipments

22nd August 2002	#2
ckiang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,597	It's good practice to use one on each of your lenses. Don't read too much into the "UV filter affecting quality" thing, unless you use VERY GOOD lenses and print VERY BIG. Generally, if you use a reasonably good filter, you should be fine. Some swear by some German brand, others Japanese, your choice. Regards CK

22nd August 2002	#3
BraveHart Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 322	Of course! As amatures it's recommended that we get all sorts of insurance for our lens. A UV filter for peace of mind and a hood for added security. Dropped my SLR with lens recently...saved by the hood while the UV filter protected the front element from the resulting mud splash on the ground.

22nd August 2002	#4
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	I agree with Ckiang's view...for me, I have a UV filter for all my lenses.

22nd August 2002	#5
Red Dawn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,212	Hi i use UV filters and lens hoods on all my lenses at all times. i think as a form of protection, UV filters are practical, cheap and very useful. using the appropriate hoods too helps in protection and cutting down of external light sources (prevents flare) which helps improve contrast in your shots.

23rd August 2002	#7
ckiang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,597	You can buy the original hood (VERY expensive, imagine paying like $50 for a hollow piece of velvet lined plastic with 4 petals) or some 3rd party ones. The recommended original hood is usually mentioned in the manual of the lens. Regards CK

23rd August 2002	#8
charvy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SG Posts: 770	It is a must for me cuz I'm very protective of my gears. Can't imagine without one on my 70-200 f4...

10th September 2002	#12
mervlam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,422	yes.... how to prevent dust from falling on the front element or the filter with a lens hood??? dust can just float around or be blown onto it.

16th November 2007	#16
roadrunner_552 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 915	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? Yes 1 filter for 1 lens.

16th November 2007	#17
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,589	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? wonderful... reviving a 5 year-old thread... __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

16th November 2007	#18
FilterFunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 卧龙岗 Posts: 2,663	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? who is the grave yard digger who go and poll this thread..

17th November 2007	#19
sprewell Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Serangoon Central Posts: 792	Re: Do u all use a uv filter to protect ur EF lens? I think i havent even started photography when this thread was started. haha i'm old.