Filter or not filter? I keep hearing people debating on this. They said putting a filter on reduce the quality of the photo. I can't make a decision
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Every lens I own has a filter on it. It is the cheapest protection you can get and eliminates the lens cap which can cause you to lose a shot. A filter can be replaced after being damaged which is far cheaper than ruining the front element. That being said, I would recommend a high quality filter, I use B+W, to avoid image degradation.
1010451
A high quality filter should not degrade the image quality in any noticeable way. There are multi-coated filters available optimized for lens protection, and if these are not easy to find then a UV filter will work fine. I agree with the previous answer that protecting the front element of the lens is a very most important thing, unless all your work is in a clean dry studio with the camera on a tripod.
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It depends upon what you want. I use polarizing filters and a few other. If you purchase i good quality such as B&W; they will not affect your quality. I use a filter to protect my lens especially in dust or sand. You Don't need to have a filter on all the time
737385
62mm - Get a quality filter as it will degrade the image quality if you don't
630853
You have a superb, professional quality lens. I'm old school, and believe filters should match the quality of the glass. Hence, I use B & W regular neutral density filter. I'm away from my office, and can't give you all the details off the box. I haven't found a thin filter is necessary for what I do with this lens--principally interior and exterior shots of buildings and their details with a Nikon D700 at complete range of F stops and focus lengths. Good luck with your shooting.
1273212
I tried to send you an example picture, not sure you got it. If not, please send an email and I will bounce you a picture or two using this filter. Made a difference this weekend.
805017
I use filtered water for this almost exclusively. It helps, but it's not perfect. The picture must be doctored a little, because I've never gotten them that clear.
212607
Hello,I use B+W 39mm UV filter - check ebay. Lens hood and pancake lens? Don' t do it, it realy makes no sense. Br, Uros
1249519
Its called a lens hood, and it comes with the camera. If you use this hood, you cannot add a lens filter.
630849
Hi Carol. A slim filter would be preferred to.avoid vignetting. However, slim filters are not lens cap friendly and annoying at times.
1691483
Make sure the filter has a firm, solid rotation feel without being loose or gritty. Scratches that are deep are to be avoided whereas minor scratches won't be noticed unless the coatings are scratched. Also make sure there is absolutely NO damage to the filter ring or threads whatsoever - if it has been dropped while mounted on a lens it could be out-of-round and become stuck on your lens if overtightened. Insist on a photo or two showing any imperfections or just buy new. B+W is my filter of choice.
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Good Nicole! This filter is hero3 +, I would remind you that the LCD only came a back door and not change the complete housing. The hero3 brought the case that enduring 60 meters and is clearly distinguishable by the small screws on the lens. So I recommend that before buying the filter look good in the photos and the model of your camera body. Filter is 100% worth, improves the image severely! I hope resolve you doubts!
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Above answers look good. Generally no, but..... A filter should be in a mount that is screwed into the lens, and the front of the mount should have the same thread as the lens so that accessories can be screwed into the filter mount in exactly the same way they would be screwed into the lens. You have to check your filter to see what, if any threads it has on the front. In any event, you can probably find an alternate way to mount the light.
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I use a paper filter! To me you need one, I don't get that permanent filter term they use. You need a filter!
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Thank you very much for your thorough explanation of this issue. I've been struggling with it since purchasing the camera and had been thinking of returning it. I will follow your recommendations re: purchasing the filter & adapter.
1979806
Many people use a UV filter to protect the lens, but on DPReview, it appears that the filter does little to protect the lens. So, two things: a.) Buy a lens hood; according to the anecdotes of many users on DP Review, it protects far better than a filter, and adds contrast to the image. b.) I would still buy a UV or clear filter to keep grit and dust off of the lens--who wants to disturb the multi-coatings on the lens? And the filter will provide some protection. Digital cameras do not need the UV portion of the filter. I use the BW filters, because they don't attract much dust and are easier to clean. Again, filters at least keep grit from getting on the lens (and therefore, you won't scratch a lens trying to get the grit off).
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No. Polarizing filters are extra. Go for a circular polarizer though and get a good one. This camera deserves it.
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If your filter has threads on both sides like most of them do then you should be fine but you will get progressively worse vignetting the more you stack things. Unless you need the filter for some artistic effect you are better off without it. (Always.)
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Well, if you're shooting indoor "low light" then there isn't much need for an ND filter. Unless you're also using a flash? It's really great for shooting, say, beaches on really bright day and you wanna open up the aperture in order to blur the background without over exposing your picture.