Is there a lens filter to help with

Sorry if this is a noob question but that’s what I am. I always get these spots in my pics when there is a bright light source i.e. candle, sun and light bulbs. Is there any type of filter that I can put on my lens stop these? Or could my cheap filter (sunpak ultraviolet) be the cause? I have the 40D with the kit lens.

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Graduated Neutral Density Filter(GND).
Well maybe not for that particular pic...but look into it just the same.

Is there any type of filter that I can put on my lens stop these? No. When shooting directly into the sun or other light sources, the more glass you put in front of your lens, the more likely you are to get adverse refraction.

Or could my cheap filter (sunpak ultraviolet) be the cause? Yes. Take the filter off and try the shot without it. You should see some improvement, but it may not go away entirely.

that cheap UV is also degrading your Image Quality, take it off and throw it away !

Which one should I get? I want something that will protect my lens.

Try hoya Pro1 UV filters... i use them on my lenses to protect the front element..

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ge.jsp&A=search​&Q=*&bhs=t

This text is taken from the D-D-Photographics site...

"...Standard UV & Circular Polariser - Coated on both sides. Transmits about 95% of light. Offers good quality protection for lenses.

HMC - Multi-coated with three layers on each side. Minimises reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting. Provides average light transmission of over 97%, giving sharp contrast and well balanced color.

Super Pro 1 (UV) - 12 layers of super multi-coating applied to the surfaces, producing an average transmission of 99.7%.

Super Pro 1 (Circular Polariser) - 7 layers of Super Multi Coating on the rear surface to eliminate internal reflection and ghosting. Slim profile of just 5mm avoids any vignetting problems and makes them ideal for use with wide angle lenses...."

http://www.d-d-photographics.com/filt​ers.htm Aussie site

Also try reading this "sticky" in the lens section...

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=368177

Donte,

What do you mean when you say spots? I cannot see spots on your image. Yes, theres a great big yellow "spot" just left of centre, I think some experts call it "The Sun".

You have done well not to get internal reflections in the lens. Maybe because its so close to straight on.

If you want to balance the exposure so that you've got more detail in the foreground and keep the sun in check, then as has already been said, invest in a set of NG filters. Don't throw away your UV filter, just remember to remove it when you are taking shots like this against the light.

Richard

Lowner wrote in post #4488578
Don't throw away your UV filter, just remember to remove it when you are taking shots like this against the light.

Richard

cheap filter reduce image quality ..... by a lot ! do a search you'll see my comparison pics

A good hood and the lens cap will protect your lens just as well and the hood will improve many photos