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UV filter or No UV filter?
I voted no because as a rule I don't use the UV filters, for reasons already stated here. However, I do own a couple of them to use additional protection if/when I end up in an environment which might be damaging... for example if I am likely to get splashed with sea water or something like that. UV...
Posted by matwhittington on 13/10/2010 - 21:22
UV filter or No UV filter?
Rest assured that a top quality filter, whatever type you choose, will NOT affect your IQ (that's Image Quality Btw), but they are not cheap. Flaring is always a problem, some do have coatings for that but they only reduce the flare or chance to that.
Posted by Anvh on 13/10/2010 - 21:26
UV filter or No UV filter?
I think i will stay away from the UV filter and spend the money on a lens hood instead. I don't think you'll end up regretting that decision, however re: the lens hood, can I ask why you didn't get one with your new K-x purchase? All default lenses I've seen sold with K-x come with a hood (my Sig...
Posted by user_removed on 13/10/2010 - 21:27
UV filter or No UV filter?
I think i will stay away from the UV filter and spend the money on a lens hood instead. I don't think you'll end up regretting that decision, however re: the lens hood, can I ask why you didn't get one with your new K-x purchase? All default lenses I've seen sold with K-x come with a hood (my Sig...
Posted by Anvh on 13/10/2010 - 21:30
UV filter or No UV filter?
K-x cameras are supplied in kits with DA-L lenses which have no hoods supplied, have no Quick Shift and have a plastic lens mount.
Posted by johnriley on 13/10/2010 - 21:31
UV filter or No UV filter?
I voted no because as a rule I don't use the UV filters, for reasons already stated here. However, I do own a couple of them to use additional protection if/when I end up in an environment which might be damaging... for example if I am likely to get splashed with sea water or something like that. UV...
Posted by Anvh on 13/10/2010 - 21:33
UV filter or No UV filter?
Flaring is always a problem, some do have coatings for that but they only reduce the flare. That is true, as is can be with most lenses, even big $$$ ones. However, like I alluded in my response, any filter worth buying on the market these days is not cheap but will have several coatings similar ...
Posted by user_removed on 13/10/2010 - 21:46
UV filter or No UV filter?
K-x cameras are supplied in kits with DA-L lenses which have no hoods supplied, have no Quick Shift and have a plastic lens mount. Holy crap Batman. Do you poms really get ripped off that bad? Or is the reduced value-added marketing tactics pioneered by Canon being adopted by Pentax lately? Crue...
Posted by user_removed on 13/10/2010 - 21:57
UV filter or No UV filter?
simple rule of thumb - if you don't know what something does on the front of a lens, don't put it on, as it'll only degrade your desired image. Alternatively, experiment - try it with and without, and if you can't see any difference, don't use it. As JR said earlier - a Lens Hood will make a h...
Posted by flossie on 13/10/2010 - 21:58
UV filter or No UV filter?
I use the Hoya Protection Filters in front of my lenses that are used for digital only. I do have one UV that goes on when there is very bright sunlight, but that is only when abroad!
Posted by polchraine on 14/10/2010 - 02:10
UV filter or No UV filter?
I use a UV filter because I am taking pictures in the surf. I stand about nearly knee deep and whenever a wave comes I lift the camera into the air, just as an adde3d protection. The only alternative is spending mega bucks on a larger lens, a good tripod, and even then it is hard to cath the quick m...
Posted by surfseen on 14/10/2010 - 03:47
UV filter or No UV filter?
I think i will stay away from the UV filter and spend the money on a lens hood instead. I don't think you'll end up regretting that decision, however re: the lens hood, can I ask why you didn't get one with your new K-x purchase? All default lenses I've seen sold with K-x come with a hood (my Sig...
Posted by roscopecotrain on 14/10/2010 - 08:49
UV filter or No UV filter?
simple rule of thumb - if you don't know what something does on the front of a lens, don't put it on, as it'll only degrade your desired image. Alternatively, experiment - try it with and without, and if you can't see any difference, don't use it. As JR said earlier - a Lens Hood will make a h...
Posted by roscopecotrain on 14/10/2010 - 08:54
UV filter or No UV filter?
What Hypocorism doesn't seem to realise is that in the UK the K-x when sold with Kit lenses - is supplied with DA Ls . These do not come with lens hoods or quickshift [ - whatever that is I've never understood the term :)] These DA Ls are lighter in physical weight as the mount is plastic - b...
Posted by techno-terminator on 14/10/2010 - 09:21
UV filter or No UV filter?
quickshift [ - whatever that is I've never understood the term ] It means that after AF has locked on you can tweak the focus manually if you want to without having to set MF. The clutch mechanism that allows this is not present on the DA-L lenses or the DA 18-250mm.
Posted by johnriley on 14/10/2010 - 10:12
UV filter or No UV filter?
John any suggestions on what type of lens hood i should purchase, seems to be quite a variety out there. Ross
Posted by roscopecotrain on 14/10/2010 - 10:51
UV filter or No UV filter?
There is a dedicated Pentax hood, available from SRS, and that is the most convenient as it just bayonets onto the lens. It won't be cheasp though. Otherwise, there are other makes and perhaps someone has a link?
Posted by johnriley on 14/10/2010 - 10:58
UV filter or No UV filter?
Thanks john, just looked at a hood thread on here and have just purchased a clone as suggested by someone with a bayonet fitting so all good. Thanks for the help.
Posted by roscopecotrain on 14/10/2010 - 11:04
UV filter or No UV filter?
If the OP intends to make extensive use of the polarising filter he would be advised to make sure the lens hood he gets has the little removable tab so that the filter can be turned while the hood is in place. The Pentax ones have this feature, I am not sure about the generic makes that are availabl...
Posted by pschlute on 14/10/2010 - 11:06
UV filter or No UV filter?
Thanks Peter, yes the clone version does have the removable tab for access to the filter. Ross
Posted by roscopecotrain on 14/10/2010 - 11:08
