View Full Version : Best option for protecting a lens
If I already have a UV filter for my EX1 camera, what's the best option for protecting my 35mm lens? I mean since I already have the UV filter for my EX1, what's the best option for protecting my 35mm lens, another UV filter or a clear filter?
ProfessorU
12-17-2008, 08:49 PM
I find lens caps work really well.
I am always bothered by the loss of contrast and sharpness of a UV filter, even the expensive ones.
Dillon Novak
12-17-2008, 08:52 PM
just get a good clear filter, that outta do the trick.
Lens caps works well, but too bad I can't shoot with the lens cap on.
just get a good clear filter, that outta do the trick.
I'm thinking about this one (http://www.adorama.com/NK77C.html). It's a bit pricey though.
Dillon Novak
12-17-2008, 08:59 PM
yeah they are sometimes expensive but if you look around you can find a deal, but just make sure to buy it new because they can end up with some scratches from what that person was protecting their lens from. I really like Tiffen's, it's treated my camera real nice and super it's easy to clean.
Any opinion on this one (http://www.adorama.com/HY77CP1.html)?
EDIT-XTREEM
12-17-2008, 09:24 PM
I use Hoya UV filters on my DSLR, and them seem decent, defiantly not top of the line.
I use Hoya UV filters on my DSLR, and them seem decent, defiantly not top of the line.
So what would you recommend?