Strange reflections with 35mm f/2

Hello Everyone!

I just got the 35mm f/2 yesterday and so far I really like the lens! I was doing some test shots around the house and shot this photo of my son. I then noticed this strange reflection in the shot (from the wreath at the top of the stairs). At the time of this shot, I had a Tiffen 52mm UV filter attached. I then discovered that this reflection is only produced when the subject is extremely backlit. I then removed the filter and the reflections were gone. Is this phenomenon due to the design of the glass and its interaction with the UV filter?

I like to have filters on simply for the added protection but I don't think this will be possible with this lens. Anyone else had this experience?

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A high quality, multi-coated filter will minimize such reflections. Or just don't use a filter. I don't.

Lose the filter.

tiffens are about the worst filters you can put on a lens...see if it works as a coaster for your beer...if not...toss it

Thanks mike_d. I'm leaning towards not using the filter, I just like the added protection. But I do have the lens hood so that should be good.

Thanks to everyone else. Now I know why people don't like Tiffen filters!

I have protection filter on my 35F2, not UV, they are useless on digital cameras.
I also have Tiffen polarizer, works perfectly.

Protection from what? It is $400 lens. Spend $10 per yr and get some insurance if you so worried. Is the camera protected in some way?

Protection from people and the elements. This will also help resale value since most people care about the condition of the glass when buying used. I could stand a nick/scratch on my camera body but not on the lens, especially if it is deep.

What are you implying about the cost? That it's a "cheap-o" lens?

Guys, let's skip the filter debate, just once? Please?

Here's all that needs to be said on the subject: If you must use a filter, use a high quality one.

Mike Deep wrote in post #14101328
Guys, let's skip the filter debate, just once? Please?

Here's all that needs to be said on the subject: If you must use a filter, use a high quality one.

Noted. I will start looking into better quality filters. Thanks Mike!

If you ride in the back of a jeep snapping pictures on a dirt road on the move...or in a sandstorm...then buy a nice filter. If not bare + lens hood is going to be much better protection...especiall​y if you drop it.

Mike Deep wrote in post #14101328
Guys, let's skip the filter debate, just once? Please?

Here's all that needs to be said on the subject: If you must use a filter, use a high quality one.

Absolutely. I use filters most of the time as I'm in and out of the shipyard next door where sharp sandblasting dust and paint overspray are in the air a lot. So far I have only had to replace one filter, but that is a small price to pay.

Ricardo222 wrote in post #14101536
Absolutely. I use filters most of the time as I'm in and out of the shipyard next door where sharp sandblasting dust and paint overspray are in the air a lot. So far I have only had to replace one filter, but that is a small price to pay.

If you shoot in that env then fine. But I am guessing you don't and probably don't walk around with no caps on your lenses.

bobbyz wrote in post #14103831
If you shoot in that env then fine. But I am guessing you don't and probably don't walk around with no caps on your lenses.

Hell no! And hoods! Like most practical people I consider my photographic equipment to be tools, not jewels. But also, like most practical people, I know that tools need to be well looked after to give their best. Sharp chisels and saws, clean lenses...etc.

It doesn't take long to remove a filter to do my landscape work, and the sight of that pristine glass under the filter reassures me that at least the camera can do it's job properly...even if the guy driving it doesn't always get it right.

The only point to this discussion about filters, and it IS relevant to the OP's question, is that our equipment should be such that it can do the best job possible for us at all time, so sometimes filters are appropriate, sometimes they are not. But at least, they should always be the best filter we can afford.