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The Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 has horrific flare characteristics

Started May 4, 2014 | Discussions thread
wootpile Contributing Member • Posts: 747
Get rid of the cheap UV filter
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What the OP is demonstrating is more haze than flare

3 ways to make this effect happen

1) take a cold camera inside a warm room

2) get some smudge on lens surfaces (front or back) on purpose or not (using poor lens papper to wipe will do the trick

3) Shoot gainst light in a environment that has humidity or particles(pollen, dust, smog, whatever) suspended in the air

The biggest culprit is a UV filter though. get rid of it - digital cameras have no need of them.

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