Odd photo apparitions, a lens problem?

See the little 'eye' looking apparitions in this photo?

Taken 50mm 1.8, no flash on 7D

What is it called, and how is it prevented?

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There seems to be a pattern. Did you shoot under/near a chandelier?

Very likely... is this just lens flare from such a thing?

Did you have a filter on the lens?

Just a UV in this case.

That was the cause of your problem. Take the filter off unless you are going for special effects.

Woolburr wrote in post #9652543
That was the cause of your problem. Take the filter off unless you are going for special effects.

I thought it was a good idea to always have a UV filter on a lens, I don't see this in other shots.. maybe it was a combo between the UV filter, and overhead lighting? Its not like it was a special effects lens, maybe Im missing something.

I agree. It's most likely a light (chandelier/candelabra​) in the room and your filter.

It is a combination of your filter and the overhead lighting. You don't need a UV filter....they do nothing for digital photography....other than cause lens flares and the like which mess up your photos. If you want protection for your lens, get a lens hood....blocks stray light and protects the front element from bumps and bangs.

Been shooting for many year and never seen this one. Try without your filter. I personally think filters are bad. ALL the filters degrade the quality no matter how much they cost.

LOL How many photographers does it take to diagnose a flare issue...

amonline wrote in post #9653695
LOL How many photographers does it take to diagnose a flare issue...

Unless its something stuck to the rear element. I've seen smears and dust on the rear element cause a similar effect. It probably is from the filter but it's worth taking a look for a fingerprint or something on the backside if it's not.

lundgrenj wrote in post #9652551
I thought it was a good idea to always have a UV filter on a lens, I don't see this in other shots.. maybe it was a combo between the UV filter, and overhead lighting? Its not like it was a special effects lens, maybe Im missing something.

UV filter for special effects? Huh...I feel it is always a good idea to have a UV filter on, I would rather see a filter take a hit first before my 24-70 front lens takes the hit. And always use your hood if you have it. Purely a matter of protection.
If your other shots with that lens is not showing those same apparitions, then you more than likely have a little flare from something in that room.