Filter question, UV vs. clear

I'm looking at adding a filter on my 28-135 kit lens with the only reason being dust protection etc. Should I just go with a clear filter instead of a UV? I was looking at the B&W and they offer both in their better quality line.
Thank you.

UV filters are in the same league and "filming" on DSLR. Old technology which is not related to DSLR anymore.
But they modify light more compare to clear protective filter. Especially cheap ones. With B+W you'll be fine, but UV is not the problem for DSLR anymore.

It's probably not worth adding a filter - just clean your lens element - they're usually a lot sturdier than any coated filters anyway.

uncoated filters = flare city.

Quack Me Up wrote in post #13625981
I'm looking at adding a filter on my 28-135 kit lens with the only reason being dust protection etc. Should I just go with a clear filter instead of a UV? I was looking at the B&W and they offer both in their better quality line.
Thank you.

i usually use UV but clear would be fine too. make sure the filter is multi-coated.

ed rader

Your camera can't see UV light so it doesn't really care.

If you must use a filter to protect the front element then, by all means, use a good one that's coated and optically flat. They aren't cheap but are a good deal compared to a cheap filter that just handicaps an otherwise good lens.

Personally, I wouldn't put one on it. But to answer your question, go with the clear if it is cheaper than the equivalent UV, as UV is pointless on DSLRs.

And, go for a top quality multi coated filter, to minimise the negative effects such as flare.

Quack Me Up wrote in post #13625981
I'm looking at adding a filter on my 28-135 kit lens with the only reason being dust protection etc. Should I just go with a clear filter instead of a UV? I was looking at the B&W and they offer both in their better quality line.
Thank you.

just use it without a filter for dust or anything protection,

it makes it easier to put on a CPL,

UV/clear filters kind of a waste IMO

if you put a clear or uv filter on for "dust" protection,you still need to clean the filter !