UV filter is a cheapie OK?

[cindyj]

Does your UV filter make a difference in your image quality? What's the difference between a $20 and $70 uv filter who's main purpose is to protect your glass?
Thanks

[ogbyte]

i think that theoretically it's the quality in the coatings off filter that is different - the dearer ones have better coatings which allow better light transmission hence less chance to affect IQ in final image.

Hoya Pro1 seem to be a good unit at a good price

Gary

[showngo]

Be sure to read the sticky on this. It makes a huge difference

[alduin]

Regardless of what you're using it for, the image you're trying to capture still has to pass through it, so the higher-quality multi-coated filters will be much better than a cheap one.

[Woolburr]

Like anything in life, you get what you pay for...cheap filters yield cheap looking results. Unless you are planning on shooting in salt spray or a sand storm....there are better things to spend your money on than a UV filter.

[Jon]

Protective Filter FAQ (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=368177). Cheap filters will absorb and refledct light causing glare and flare; they also may not be perfectly flat, or may be stressed, both of which will cause image distortion. If you use a filter make sure it's a good one.