06-07-2012, 04:40 PM
Hello Photozoners,
Many people use UV-filters as an extra protection for their lenses. Personally I don't, because I am careful and use a sun hood, which works fine. I also wonder what is more expensive a good UV-filter or a repair of the front element of a lens? Of course an UV-filter is easier to replace.
But do UV-filters add anything to the image under normal circumstances? I have read they can be useful high in the mountains or the mediterranean sea for example with harsh light and a blue sky. But I live in the Netherlands and don't notice much difference with or without a UV-filter.
Best wishes,
Reinier
Many people use UV-filters as an extra protection for their lenses. Personally I don't, because I am careful and use a sun hood, which works fine. I also wonder what is more expensive a good UV-filter or a repair of the front element of a lens? Of course an UV-filter is easier to replace.
But do UV-filters add anything to the image under normal circumstances? I have read they can be useful high in the mountains or the mediterranean sea for example with harsh light and a blue sky. But I live in the Netherlands and don't notice much difference with or without a UV-filter.
Best wishes,
Reinier