Hi everyone,
I'd like to purchase a quality UV filter for my 18-135 lens for the T4i.
Any recommendations/suggestions on brand?
mulderxcoltrane Member 57 posts Joined Aug 2012 More info | Sep 22, 2012 20:09 | #1 Hi everyone,
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SkipD Cream of the Crop ![]() 20,476 posts Likes: 164 Joined Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA More info | Sep 22, 2012 20:16 | #2 A UV filter made of air would be the best. It wouldn't have the ability to degrade your image. A UV filter cannot possibly improve the quality of your images. Skip Douglas
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Sep 22, 2012 20:18 | #3 SkipD wrote in post #15029499 ![]() A UV filter made of air would be the best. It wouldn't have the ability to degrade your image. A UV filter cannot possibly improve the quality of your images. A lens hood would be far better for day-to-day "protection" of the lens if that's why you are thinking about a UV filter. X2. And you wont have to waste time fixing the problems that UV filters create, like nasty flares. - Alex Corona Sony A7, Canon 7DM2/EOS M, Mamiya 645/67
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Sep 22, 2012 20:18 | #4 SkipD wrote in post #15029499 ![]() A UV filter made of air would be the best. It wouldn't have the ability to degrade your image. A UV filter cannot possibly improve the quality of your images. A lens hood would be far better for day-to-day "protection" of the lens if that's why you are thinking about a UV filter. I already have a hood in my cart.
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Sep 22, 2012 20:20 | #5 mulderxcoltrane wrote in post #15029506 ![]() I already have a hood in my cart. ![]() I'm also reading about polarizing filters....worth it? Or a waste of $? Polarizers are very useful under the right conditions. Don't get a cheap one.
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Sep 22, 2012 20:24 | #6 mike_d wrote in post #15029511 ![]() Polarizers are very useful under the right conditions. Don't get a cheap one. From which brands should I stay away?
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Seapup Goldmember 2,728 posts Likes: 7 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Lake Ridge, VA More info | Sep 22, 2012 20:38 | #7 I've used the following UV filters, not for the merits of filtering UV light, but as extra protection from harsh/undesirable stuff (mud, sand, beer, silly string, squished bugs, projectile vomit, salt, etc.) that I'd rather not have coming in contact with the front element... all are superb and clean up fairly easy. I use a UV filter only when the potential for disaster is likely. If I'm just shooting birds or macro in the yard, I'll just go naked with a hood. I think your lens takes a 67mm filter: Canon 5D2 | 60D | A620 | SD850 IS | SD4000 IS
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Sep 22, 2012 20:43 | #8 mulderxcoltrane wrote in post #15029522 ![]() From which brands should I stay away? Basically anything you see at Best Buy or eBay for $10. I have B + W polarizers myself.
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Seapup Goldmember 2,728 posts Likes: 7 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Lake Ridge, VA More info | Sep 22, 2012 21:13 | #9 mike_d wrote in post #15029571 ![]() I have B + W polarizers myself. Same here... I'm currently using a B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Multi-Coated 45620 (not the latest Nano). I use the CPL with generic set-up rings from Adorama for lenses with smaller diameter filter threads. No complaints whatsoever with any of my B+W filters. Canon 5D2 | 60D | A620 | SD850 IS | SD4000 IS
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Judsonzhao Goldmember ![]() 1,198 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX More info | Sep 22, 2012 22:27 | #10 hoya smc is good enough. but in terms of 18mm end, pro1 will help to avoid vignetting. Fly me away.
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kMatt Member 113 posts Joined Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada More info | Sep 22, 2012 23:15 | #11 For the most part people on POTN will be 50/50 for UV filters. I personally use UV filters.
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Whortleberry Goldmember ![]() 1,719 posts Likes: 53 Joined Dec 2011 Location: Yorkshire, England More info | Sep 23, 2012 03:25 | #12
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Sep 23, 2012 06:07 | #13 Whortleberry wrote in post #15030525 ![]()
Oft-quoted, but incorrect. Well, the besides the sea bit is. The amount of UV that hits the surface is no different on, or near, the sea than at any other low-altitude bit of the world. The only thing that does really effect the amount of UV is the amount of atmosphere there is to block it. That's why there's more of it at high altitude. Frank Hollis - Retired mass spectroscopist
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KirkS518 Goldmember ![]() 3,983 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2012 Location: Central Gulf Coast, Flori-duh More info | Sep 23, 2012 06:44 | #14 ^this and - sensors on digital cameras are not affected by UV by their design. At least that's what I've heard/read. If steroids are illegal for athletes, should PS be illegal for models?
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takai Member 166 posts Joined Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Sep 23, 2012 06:55 | #15 Also sometimes required for weather sealing on some L lenses, and good for having somethign disposable for when you get showered in mud by an MX bike or rally car
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