UV filter for the LX100

[Peter Zentjens]

Hi,

I'm finally replacing my trusty old LX3 with a LX100. I want to buy a UV filter for the LX100 to portect the lens. I was wondering if all UV filters will do or if some will cause vignetting and I have to buy a "wide angle" version?

Cheers,
Peter

 

[axlotl]

Many current model 43mm filters are of slim type and work OK without vignetting. I use B+W 007 clear MRC nano XS- Pro DIGITAL (good grief, who names these things ?). Clear is OK. Modern lenses absorb UV light anyway.

Some people believe a filter degrades picture quality but I have never seen any problem with the latest B+W models which are easy to keep clean.

Andrew

 

[Peter Zentjens]

Many current model 43mm filters are of slim type and work OK without vignetting. I use B+W 007 clear MRC nano XS- Pro DIGITAL (good grief, who names these things ?). Clear is OK. Modern lenses absorb UV light anyway.

Some people believe a filter degrades picture quality but I have never seen any problem with the latest B+W models which are easy to keep clean.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew!

I'm currently looking at a Hoya 43mm UV (protect) multicoated filter, HMC+ series. Looks slim to me at first sight (online)

 

[Peter Zentjens]

Just a quick bonus question... no interference with the lens cap?

 

[LesK]

I use a standard (not slim) B&W filter and don't see any vignetting.
If you mean the standard lens cap, it does stretch the supplied tether even more, but just OK. I don't think you can use a filter with the panasonic auto lens cap.

 

[Peter Zentjens]

I use a standard (not slim) B&W filter and don't see any vignetting.
If you mean the standard lens cap, it does stretch the supplied tether even more, but just OK. I don't think you can use a filter with the panasonic auto lens cap.

Thanks! And yes, I mean the default cap, I don't need the auto one, I'm used to the cap on my LX3, doesn't bother me.

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[Montana Floozie]

I just got a Tiffen UV protector in 43 mm (actually I bought two so I can replace he first one when needed) and there's no vignetting and the lens caps works fine.

It's my understanding the LX100 sensor needs no UV protection, so any clear glass will perform the same protection function.

The binary debate on protective filters continues, and points are made by both sides.

I just like to keep my lens virgin.

 

[Drewpy]

Supposedly, Cokin makes a thin 43mm for the LX100 that works with the pop out lens cover.

JJC makes one that works with regular 43mm filters. Look on Amazon.

 

[bill hansen]

I agree with axlolotl that vignetting is not a problem with good UV filters, and also that a **god** UV filter won't degrade your image. A "slimline" model isn't necessary. I also don't use a lens cap. IMO it's just one more thing which gets in the way of taking the picture, one more thing to lose.

The main thing about UV filters is that you need to get a good one. Hoya makes some very good ones, and some which aren't so good. You get what you pay for. I stay with B+W filters for most of my cameras, though I've been very pleased with the couple of Hoya MRCs that I've used.

 

[axlotl]

The standard lens cap clips into the filter, no problem

Andrew

 

[David 247]

Yes, spend the extra for a good filter. The bottom end ones are more likely to degrade the image even if only a little. The mid grade are usually good enough but the cheapest aren't. Make sure it is quality multi-coated to reduce flare and glare.

I use B&W like many others but the Better quality Hoya's are also good.

This is a very high quality one on special at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/43mm-Clear-Haze-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B000KZATWY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433474105&sr=8-1&keywords=43mm+clear+filter

 

[Mark B UK]

Supposedly, Cokin makes a thin 43mm for the LX100 that works with the pop out lens cover.

That's correct. It's called Cokin Pure Harmonie, 43mm. I have one on my LX100 and can confirm it doesn't foul the auto lens cover. AFAIK it's the only model that achieves this. For people who use the standard cap, any brand of filter will suffice.

 

[Skipper494]

Buy a 'slim' high quality plain optical glass filter.

 

[The Jimmy 86]

I use a standard (not slim) B&W filter and don't see any vignetting.
If you mean the standard lens cap, it does stretch the supplied tether even more, but just OK. I don't think you can use a filter with the panasonic auto lens cap.

I ended up removing the tether after I turned it on once with the cap on and it stretched out all the way. Scared me. So now I have a UV filter on at all times and when I'm out shooting the cap just goes in my pocket till I'm done.