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Filter for protection…?

Started 2 months ago | Discussions thread
nnowak Veteran Member • Posts: 9,076
Re: Filter for protection…?
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BrianOdell wrote:

I have a “carry-everywhere” m200 that I’ve been using a lot lately with the 22 & 32mm lenses. Should I be using protective UV filters, or skip them? If yes, which brands are decent that won’t degrade image quality, and that won’t break the bank?

Thanks!

Skip them.  They will do nothing to improve your photos, but even the best have the potential to degrade you photos.  If you want to protect you lenses, and also improve the image quality, always use a hood on your lenses.

The only times you would want to use a protective filter is in extreme situations like the Sahara during a sandstorm or macro photos of a welding arc.  For typical day to day bumps and dings, they are pointless.

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