Which filter and brand do you use for your Tamron 17-50?
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Epleng said:Just want to know what you are using in your system to get an idea. I usually shoot casual like scenery and people. Any brand to recomend? Just want to "protect" my lens. Thanks.
A hoya uv filter will do the "protection"
Just get a Clear Filter or a UV filter. Reading this post: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/newbies-corner/803029-newbie-guide-filters.html will give you the idea of what are some of the brands to avoid. In short, those brands to avoid will easily introduce flares or lower contrasts of the overall picture (don't mean that more expensive ones won't flare).
On another note, when using UV/Clear (etc) filters, please do take special care when shooting night scenery as ghosting may occur.
On another note, when using UV/Clear (etc) filters, please do take special care when shooting night scenery as ghosting may occur.
good filter or no filter. (Good: Nikon, highend Hoya, B+W etc..)
you can use cheap filters, but do remember to remove it when you do important shots.
you can use cheap filters, but do remember to remove it when you do important shots.
If protecting lenses, use a multi coated UV or clear or neutral filter.
In current times they are also called 'Digital' filters coz they don't have color tint and is neutral.
Multi coated are better to reduce glare and flare, ghosting, etc.
The cheap ones are single coated or non coated, it won't says in the box coz it doesn't sound nice but they can't claim it's multi coated.
In current times they are also called 'Digital' filters coz they don't have color tint and is neutral.
Multi coated are better to reduce glare and flare, ghosting, etc.
The cheap ones are single coated or non coated, it won't says in the box coz it doesn't sound nice but they can't claim it's multi coated.
This is like asking..which or what kind of fuel you pump into your vehicle.
If u can afford and wish to pay.. go for the high end 1..If not or just for protection seek..the cheapest will do.
If u can afford and wish to pay.. go for the high end 1..If not or just for protection seek..the cheapest will do.
Better to get a cheap one like Hoya to protect your lens from scratches..
If really kena scratched, lens resale value become zero haha
If really kena scratched, lens resale value become zero haha
Just want to know what you are using in your system to get an idea. I usually shoot casual like scenery and people. Any brand to recomend? Just want to "protect" my lens. Thanks.
no filter. i found it useless and only degrades my image. i prefer to always keep the lenscap in my pocket and cover the lens as a habit
Pet photogr shooting when that dog decided to lick the lens, cleaning filters better than cleaning lens.
Wedding photogr get sprayed with champagne, or party photog when drunk people starts hurling cakes at you, again prefer to clean filters than actual lens.
Industrial photogr documenting men at work doing welding doing wide angle shots fire sparks flying into the lens, I had personally wipe off soot and burn marks off my filter, beats doing it in actual lens.
Another industrial situation documenting a aerosol spray procedure, paint and chemical literally flying in the air that lands and solidify on your filter, instead of lens.
Photojournalist outside courthouse shooting an emotional and aggressive defendant who threw his handphone straight into the lens.
Sea sprays and saltwater, volcanic ashes in the air.
Things people never experienced, they never know.
Filter degrading images is overrated, a thing for pixel peepers, really matters for large print landscapes probably. But most of the time filter will not degrade the contents of a news story, will not degrade your composition, will not degrade your creative idea, will not make emotions captured less emotional or stories less meaningful.
I don't use filter for my 14-24 for obvious reasons, I don't use filter when in studio too, coz I and frequently lighting the background and filters sometimes coz ghosting or contrast problems.
Not wise to take a sweeping stand. Do whatever that works.
Wedding photogr get sprayed with champagne, or party photog when drunk people starts hurling cakes at you, again prefer to clean filters than actual lens.
Industrial photogr documenting men at work doing welding doing wide angle shots fire sparks flying into the lens, I had personally wipe off soot and burn marks off my filter, beats doing it in actual lens.
Another industrial situation documenting a aerosol spray procedure, paint and chemical literally flying in the air that lands and solidify on your filter, instead of lens.
Photojournalist outside courthouse shooting an emotional and aggressive defendant who threw his handphone straight into the lens.
Sea sprays and saltwater, volcanic ashes in the air.
Things people never experienced, they never know.
Filter degrading images is overrated, a thing for pixel peepers, really matters for large print landscapes probably. But most of the time filter will not degrade the contents of a news story, will not degrade your composition, will not degrade your creative idea, will not make emotions captured less emotional or stories less meaningful.
I don't use filter for my 14-24 for obvious reasons, I don't use filter when in studio too, coz I and frequently lighting the background and filters sometimes coz ghosting or contrast problems.
Not wise to take a sweeping stand. Do whatever that works.
he already said
how often do you think TS is going to get into the sea, get into a volcanic region, or even a wet dog?
that's why i recommended him to just pass on the filter. no point spending extra on something unnecessary.
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Been there, done that, lens is still working fine. Since the lens is not sealed at all there is little value in putting on a filter. Turn the zoom ring a few times and you got the ash particles behind the front element
i see its already been mentioned, and im starting to agree too - no use putting a protective filter. expensive, and can be pointless. lens hood is the way to go if u wanna be careful. and comes with most quality lenses too. my current lens, i already got a good B+W filter, but i think for my next setup, i wont be busting up cash on a clear/UV filter.
i prefer to use filter as protection, at least only need to clean the filter no need to worry damage the lens. get a cheap one and later upgrade to B+W(easy let go).
Not true. Front element can be replaced at a fraction of the cost of a whole new lens.
