Since it's a convex glass, I believe it does not take any filter? But then how to protect the lens glass?
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The glass is pretty darn durable. The hood it comes with is really the only means of protection, but I have had skateboards shot into it at point blank range and no scratches. My last Rokinon 8mm was the same way. Glass is pretty resilient
1947236
Leave the cover on until you need to take a photo has worked well. The cover protects the glass extremely well.
1947237
It does not accept filters as you guessed. I stopped using protective UV filters years ago and have had no issues at all. I have used this lens in extremely harsh environments (I.e. burning Man) and have had zero issues with it. Lenses are pretty resilient.
1947238
Your assumption is correct: it does not take any filter, as well as any other lens of this kind. It comes with a removable hood, to protect the lens from bumps and avoid glare on the photos and also with a lens cap that fits and hold perfectly on the front of the glass (with the removable hood attached).
43170
I don't think a lenscap is necessary since the filter and parasoley is already providing an enough protection for the lens. I don't use any and never had a problem. I hope this helps...
1406659
The tempered glass protector covers the lens and since it is glass can go right over the lens without any effect, so extra protection for the lenses and sensors, yay! I'm not sure why the plastic ones (HD clear, anti-glare matte, and privacy), but it could be due to the difference in how light passes through the chemical construction of various plastics versus glass.
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Hi Denise I would start with a skylight 1a or a polarizing filter to protect the lens the lens will have a sign and a number underneath the sign is a circle with a diagonal line through it going from top right to bottom left followed by a number 46 52 67 etc this two figure number is the filter size for that lens
373701
The lens is glass, be careful to install it. Even though there is metal frame to protect the lens, don't drop it.
1617852
Yes, I think the lens is glass, although I didn't touch it much to be sure because I didn't want to get fingerprints on it. There were no tools or instructions. I just looked up a video on YouTube that was pretty easy to follow. Hope this helps.
1979805
I do not recommend filters unless it will optically improve an image. If the filter gets broken, it will scratch up and damage the glass on the front of the lens. Lens hoods can protect the front glass to a degree. That's what I use-hoods all the time.
558031
The camera does already protect the lens when powered down and I'm not sure the lens is even threaded to take a filter so I wouldn't really worry about it.
642637
HI,due to the angle of the lens if you don't use a thin filter it will vignette around the edges.
1273213
I belive it's best to have the best filters on my lens that I can afford. It will save the lens if it is dropped and can be repaird. Which has happened to me
1249519
Its called a lens hood, and it comes with the camera. If you use this hood, you cannot add a lens filter.
645064
Any time I get a new lens I always buy a UV filter to put on the new lens and leave it to protect the lens glass. Let's face it new filters are a lot cheaper than a new lens. You don't always want to use CP filter but you still need to protect the lens.
973156
Another reviewer mentioned that there's a thin plastic protective coat over the lens that some people are not removing before using. Is this possibly your issue?
664509
There is no thread on the inner lip of front glass of this lens. So it is difficult to see how it would accept a filter. On page 195 of the Owner's Manual, there is a discussion of Protection Filters. However, the filters mentioned are e.g. DMW-LMC52. This is a 52 mm filter that threads onto the camera's lens, not onto the DMW-LT55. It is possible to leave the DMW-LMC52 filter in place but it will not protect the DMW-LT55 lens. The diameter of the front of the DMW-LT55 lens, which is exposed, is ~ 75 mm. So, the bottom line is that I cannot protect the outside glass of my DMW-LT55.
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I use the clear UV filter to protect the lens from any contact that would harm the first lens element. Lenses have coatings that can get worn away from numerous cleanings and improper handling. The polarizing filter would protect the lens, but I wouldn't want to use it for every shot. I use mine to reduce reflection in glass, darken the sky and modify contrast, depending upon the situation.
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Do you have a filter on the lens? If so, try it with no filter. Something might be interfering with lens movement.
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The lenses have their own cover. I use filters on all my lens as additional protection as well as for effect.