Will this filter negatively effect the quality of my images or distort them in any way?
465376
this on will not as it is very high quality, cheap filters can degrade the image though
465377
Film was sensitive to UV and UV filters were commonly used years ago to keep sky shots from being washed out; ie to keep them more blue. Todays digital cameras aren't sensitive to UV so the filter isn't needed. Some people use them to protect the lens from scratches but a scratch on the filter isn't good for you either, but a filter is cheaper to replace. If you are careful with your lens, the filter can be omitted. In 40 years, I've never damaged a lens. Cheap UV filters scratch very easily and also may change your color a little or cause some distortion. A good UV filter like this one has no effect on the photo and is more scratch resistant. You can get reflections from bright point light sources from most added filters which show up in your picture as ghost images, especially when a low F stop is used. Use a good UV filter if it makes you feel more comfortable cleaning it verses cleaning the lens. It shouldn't effect most of your pictures. If there are going to be point sources of light in your picture, remove the filter for that photo.
465378
I have had two of these filters. They do not appear to affect the quality of pictures at all, as opposed to cheaper filters that can distort the focus. While it is nice to think you will never damage a lens, my cameras go everywhere with me, often into rough terrain. The first filter had to be replaced after my camera was knocked off a table, landing squarely on the lens. While the filter rim was bent, the (expensive) lens was undamaged. The second was to replace a filter that got scratched - and certainly it if had not been in place the lens would have been damaged instead.
465379
Some argue that filters create a bit of distortion, especially flare. While I've found this to be true with cheap filters, I find these B and W to be great protection with at least no "field relevant" distortions, meaning if you put then through a rigorous "lab" like test, you might prove they cause some flare, but I have never noticed a difference with the filters on or off. These are great filters..
465380
Every extra glass in front of a lens will influence on the quality of the picture theoretically, but I can ´t see any differences on my pictures.
1642505
Yes! The quality is not amazing, however its perfect size and I love the original filter. You won't be disappointed. :) I used it for my wedding instead of a photo booth and everyone loved it
395852
I'm unsure. I had another/original media in the filter, and I just changed this one. So, it hasn't been in there long enough to know what happens for changes in color.
437349
You will be able to use to auto focus with these filters, wont affect in any way.
398884
you can put these filter and the tube together but you will not get a good result, all you get is a heavily distorted image. Stick with macro extension tube. I'm combining two sets of macro extension tube and 1:1 50mm f1.4 lens, getting a good results.
2175664
Wide angle attachments will distort photos anyway. I'd suggest using the panorama feature (definitely use a tripod!)
86447
No the picture or video quality will be fine, I had no problem with my photos, it clear and perfect
1279249
Yes Scott, any additional filter you add to a lens will affect the sharpness, but dependent upon the number of stacks, the effect may not be detectable on the photos with the naked eye.
227219
I have never heard that placing an infared filter could damage your camera. I researched infared photography before I purchased my infared filter. Nowhere did anyone mention damage occurring from using this type of filter. I've used my filter several times and have NOT damaged my camera.
2171803
Hi: I bought this for a friend. He has not taken a lot of pictures yet as he is just getting through the change from film to digital. I have looked at most of the pictures he has taken and I have not seen any evidence of any undesirable effects from using this filter holder and the clear filter.
1010452
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
1510512
Depends on the lens attached to the camera. If you are looking at the end you would attach the filter to, you should see a zero with a slash through it followed or preceded by the size in millimeters.
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.
270521
many use an UV filter to protect the lens... you can use ND filter to cut down the light and capture the motion blur of your subject (e.g. water movement and so on). It depends what kind of effect you want apply to your picture, many effects are actually applicable on camera directly. If you mean to use a filter to correct defects, I don't see any defect that you could fix with a filter.The lens is versatile (compact, light and WR) but it's not famous for its resolution.Hope that clarify your doubts.
65413
Yes it will. It is not recommended that you use the inverted method with other than paper filters.
2045142
No, it does not have any affect on the photos. All my photos are still clear and beautiful.Hope this helps.
2194984
It's a bit smudgy. I use it now to protect old lenses that I don't use much. B+W, Hoya, Tiffen, are all good filters that I currently use and I haven't had any problems with. I advise paying the extra few bucks for the better filters that will last longer.