To UV or not to UV

[trspballer7]

so I am buying a new lens for my camera, and I am wondering if I should buy a UV filter to protect it. Should I get one or not? Some people say they are kinda pointless, someone said that since the size of my lens will be 72mm, it will cause alot of glares. Is this true? Is it worth it? or should I just use a lens hood to protect it from the sun?

[speekerphone]

i have one and it works well. it also protects your lens from scratches. you should get one.

[trspballer7]

iight

[nooneimportant77]

yeah, I've used em more so to just protect the lens which is always good.

[bobaandy1]

Same, great way to protect while making your image look a little better.

[Trekdude]

Same, great way to protect while making your image look a little better.
It does not always make it look better it can actually make it defocused or hazed a bit the best way to go is with a clear glass filter they are hard to find but do not effect the image as it passes through.

[Nonsensical studios]

As speeker said, it protects your lens from scratcher, and since a UV filter costs alot less then a new lens, I say get it.

[trspballer7]

It does not always make it look better it can actually make it defocused or hazed a bit the best way to go is with a clear glass filter they are hard to find but do not effect the image as it passes through.

yeah, thats what I am worried about, making it look bad. So is it still worth it?

I just read a review on the one I was going to get, and saw taht it had a lot of glares and such, so now I am going to get the Hoya UV 0 muli-coated one for 37, its a little more expensive then I wanted to buy, but it will work.

[Trekdude]

Well I normally do events where my camera is closely compared to other camera's on 27" crt monitors so in that scale UV vs no UV makes a slight difference but for any other application where you arent compared to other cameras i would say yeah slap that 8buck filter on. Never had a problem with flares or glares with one though probably if it wasnt clean it would have specs in the sun. Also always go with the trusted brands like tiffen and hoya don't always go for the ebay special sometimes they have defects and distortions that are noticeable.

[trspballer7]

Well I normally do events where my camera is closely compared to other camera's on 27" crt monitors so in that scale UV vs no UV makes a slight difference but for any other application where you arent compared to other cameras i would say yeah slap that 8buck filter on.

should I buy a good one? or should I buy a 5 dollar one?

[Trekdude]

Posted a edit seconds before you posted Trusted brands always

[trspballer7]

Posted a edit seconds before you posted Trusted brands always

I have the money, I just wasn't sure if it was worth spending. Thank you.

[Trekdude]

Here is an example of bad ebay filters http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mcu9ferPuM4
I have also seen a cheap uv in real life with a distortion.

[trspballer7]

well I am buying a UV not a polarized.

[elscottomagnifico]

The UV filter won't help your picture much, but it will protect the lens from contaminants. The issue is that the filter will also cause lens flaring and light issues (no matter what filter your get - more glass in front of the sensor = more prone to picture issues with light). I'd say get one and use it in instances where you might get something in the lens (the beach, dusty day, etc.), but take it off when everything is clear so you don't have to deal with any picture issues - if you only take it off when you're shooting in good conditions you will be able to protect your lens, as you control and know when it isn't on.

[Fisherking]

I tended to use a UV lens, though more to protect the native lens than for any aesthetic effect. I hit the lens a few times with a blood spray, so I suppose it was a wise investment.

With my new camera, this is not an issue.

[Pablo585]

I got one for $4 from Meijer, and I won't say it's high quality, but it gets the job done. Also, if you want to use it on a bright day, don't. Unless you have to because you are at the beach or someplace with a lot of dirt. If it's aimed at the sky on a bright day, you will get the camera's reflection in the picture. So like elscotto said, only use one when it is necessary.

[Fisherking]

Here is an example of bad ebay filters http://youtube.com/watch?v=Mcu9ferPuM4

I'm amazed at how some people will spend thousands on a camera and baulk at buying decent equipment.

[Trekdude]

well I am buying a UV not a polarized.
I was just giving an example of what happens when you dont buy good quality filters.