Search results for 'uv filter' - page 43
I'm sulking
Went to a Vide Grenier (boot sale) this morning. Some one had a Pentax ME super, M 50 mm 1.7, M 80-200 mm with original leather case, cokin square filter holder and a load of filters, a flash unit all in a large leather camera bag with other bits in it for €50,. I had to walk away and leave it al...
Posted by Charlotte on 17/05/2012 - 12:13
Just had anoth phone call...
We don't get any of theses calls, or rather if we do they are not getting as far as the phones. I got so fed up with unwanted sales and scam calls that I bought a which I have installed in front of the base unit for our set of 4 DECT phones. This can be set up in varying levels of defence fr...
Posted by GlynM on 23/05/2012 - 08:49
Stop hypocrisy !
Here is a matter for Admin.. Are no Pentax camera taken pics admissible to PUPG ? I think the answer cannot be but binary. YES ? then stop naming this site “Pentax User”; .. NO ? then I’ve got some serious doubts about the effectiveness of your server filter . Regards, PS : I do not targ...
Posted by senn on 08/06/2012 - 16:19
Site access problems
I haven't had any problems with the site. I wonder if it's because I use FireFox and AdBlock Plus - it's rare to have to see any ads at all, since I just block any new ones that get past my filter settings. Though when Canon ads started appearing a few weeks back it did amuse me.
Posted by ChrisA on 27/06/2012 - 08:48
Site access problems
The Clicksor ads have been removed but might take some time to filter down. They should be down by now. Let me know if you have any more problems. Richard
Posted by rhousham on 29/06/2012 - 10:09
List your Kit
Cant find this in a search so though I would start a new thread. Please list the kit your currently using, here is mine to get us started Pentax K5 SMC Pentax-DA 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fish-Eye ED [IF] SMC Pentax-DA 17-70mm F4 AL [IF] SDM SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Tamron S...
Posted by Floggitt on 23/06/2012 - 15:14
List your Kit
My kit for voyage Pentax ME Super Sigma Zoom 28 - 105mm, f2.8 - 4 Tokina Zoom 80 - 200mm, f4.5 - 5.6 Sigma 50mm f2.8 DG Macro Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW All lens fitted with UV filter RZ 10 & Nikon 35Ti in shirt pocket My kit for just walking about Pentax ESII with smc 50mm, f1.8 Niko...
Posted by Oso on 23/06/2012 - 18:48
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
Hello, I just ordered a DA* 300 lens. I'm looking to get a good quality UV or clear filter to go with it. I'm shooting mostly outside in the woods, crawling through bushes, lying down on the ground to get those bugs etc. I'm well aware that there are different opinions about whether to use a p...
Posted by BrianDK on 26/06/2012 - 18:00
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
You have a very deep hood on the 300 (I have one). I have never used a filter on it and it hasn't even come close to a scratch (and I'm a birder - crawling through woods etc.) ; Of course I can understand you wanting to protect your new baby from the rigours of the world - nothing wrong with that...
Posted by Frogfish on 26/06/2012 - 18:11
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
Totally understand your concerns even with the hood on - although I often do not use a filter - in some situations - I always feel safer with one on! Personally I like the B+W Pro UVs. For a 77mm filter thread - you can pick these up for around £40 I have never owned a B+W UV that has caused a...
Posted by fritzthedog on 26/06/2012 - 19:37
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
For me it depends on the cost of the lens and the size/vulnerability of the front element. When I use filters it is usually to keep dust off the front element so I don't need to clean it off the lens, only the filter. I'm more likely to damage a lens through trying to clean it (or putting a thumb pr...
Posted by johnha on 27/06/2012 - 02:11
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I will look into a B+W UV filter. I don't expect to run the lens into a branch but as with insurances I will feel better being prepared for worst case scenarios. @johnha I didn't know about the haze thing, thanks for the tip! Cheers Brian
Posted by BrianDK on 27/06/2012 - 18:12
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
So how will you feel if your lens gets a knock strong enough to break the filter, and the lens is damaged by flying shards of glass. It does happen. The supplied hood should be all the 'protection' you'll need in 99.999% of cases. My opinion: Modern lenses do not need cheap pieces of glass to ...
Posted by Mannesty on 27/06/2012 - 23:54
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
If you buy a really expensive filter then you're going to need another filter to protect it!!!
Posted by Smeggypants on 28/06/2012 - 01:54
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
So how will you feel if your lens gets a knock strong enough to break the filter, and the lens is damaged by flying shards of glass. It does happen. The supplied hood should be all the 'protection' you'll need in 99.999% of cases. My opinion: Modern lenses do not need cheap pieces of glass to ...
Posted by Frogfish on 28/06/2012 - 06:43
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
Of course good filters have other uses. Everyone should have a good UV and polariser in their bag. But my form of lens protection is a good insurance policy. No filter can protect a lens dropped in a river. For me, cameras and lenses are merely tools to be used, not treasures to be valued. ...
Posted by greynolds999 on 28/06/2012 - 09:26
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
I totally agree with mannesty. Peronal experience? Pentax-F 70 210mm rolled off the top of my bag about 7 inches onto a thickly carpeted floor. Result? expensive filter smashed all over the front of expensive lens and a badly scratched front element. If there had been no filter there would have b...
Posted by gartmore on 28/06/2012 - 11:59
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
For me, cameras and lenses are merely tools to be used, not treasures to be valued. My Da300 is definitely a treasure, at the price it is bound to be! I treasure it every time I get it out to take pictures and I want to use it to it's best ability. This means I let those beautiful optics do their jo...
Posted by doingthebobs on 28/06/2012 - 18:38
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
If you are wringing everything out of your gear (and technique) that's possible, not using a filter might be a good idea, if you're not, it probably doesn't make a difference. The basics get you most of the way there, the final touches need everything to line up to make a difference. Personally, ...
Posted by johnha on 29/06/2012 - 03:04
Filters for protection, looking for experiences
I'm just grateful that Pentax photographers of the past had more sense and put UV filters on most of the classic lenses such as the Takumars and K series. Some of mine are like new at the front end when you remove the UV :mrgreen: I've mentioned on here before that the UV filter is often ta...
Posted by Algernon on 29/06/2012 - 09:41
