UV Filters

[Travis Nunn]

Opps, I meant to quote Lee, not you. My mistake.

Just checking. I couldn't quite make the connection.

 

[MattKing]

Dust and grease can affect photographs whether they are on a filter or a lens. I would rather clean a filter and discard it when its coating gets worn then replace a lens when its coating gets warn. YMMV. If you are independently wealthy then this comment may not apply to you.

Steve

Steve:

My post was in response to the apparent confusion here between the effects of low quality filters, and the effects of dust and dirt. In my somewhat unclear manner, I was trying to make it more clear that the effects are different, and should not be confused.

I agree that there is a real practical advantage to filters, as long as they are carefully chosen and maintained.

As to independent wealth, I remain in hope...

Matt

 

[reub2000]

I didn't really start this thread to debate the effectiveness of clear filters in protecting a lens.

I think I got my answer. A UV filter will make distant objects seem less hazy.