deano87
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Been reading my Collins DSLR Handbook, and the writer suggests using UV filters on all his lenses, mainly to protect them from scratches, dust and so on.
Does anyone use them? Been looking on the internet, they aren't that cheap, but they are compared to new lenses!
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mattk
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I dont have any, just keep the lens caps on when your not using it
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AndyKent
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I did for the first lens I bought, just a clear glass item to protect the main lens.
Since then I've bought lenses with a much wider front element, and the cost of a clear filter is rediculous so haven't bothered yet.
That said, £25 for a bit of glass to protect a lens worth £800 isn't so bad....
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Rob E
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I had one on mine before it all got nicked. It was a piece of mind as I would rather scratch a filter than a lense really!
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Ste L
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i do, but they reduced the quality of pic's slightly.. dont bother me much, as it's only a hobbie for me, to it's not "that important"
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JonnyJ
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Got one for my 80-200 and my 18-70. Depends what your shooting really but you run the risk of a chip at anytime.
I've shot MotoX with stones flying everywhere and my mate got a nasty gash on his UV Filter. So that £30 odd quid just saved his £1200 lens. I think they are worth it just for the piece of mind.
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Gaz
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I have one but i use 3 lenses, so if i know i will be using just the one lens all day I may pop it on, otherwise its just in the bag.
Idealy though as APK said, it is a cheap way to protect you expensive stuff
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deano87
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Hmmm I may look into it further then. Probably worth it on my pervo lens 
[Edited on 03-01-2009 by deano87]
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JonnyJ
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This was the shot i was talking about, UV filter took a hit
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Chris F
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I only use mine as protection!
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Jake
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i keep the polarising filter on all the time, its there when i need it and it keeps the lens clean
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deano87
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These seem a fair price:
Amazon link clicky click click!
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mattyross
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
This was the shot i was talking about, UV filter took a hit
that photograph is worth the £20 expendature for a lens filter alone.
i have bought a 58mm UV today, merely to protect the true lens.
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Graham88
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I have them on my 70 - 300 mm just because they came with it. Not likely to get hit as such but just to protect it. I'd definetly buy them for any other lenses I buy for peace of mind.
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