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Clear glass filter or uv filter

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m3owzza
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i was just wondering the difference between the two and which i should get. budget is around $60 and i have 67mm 17-50

Thanks!
Dec 2 2012 7:31PM
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.qzyxya
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interesting question. Didn't even know they made clear glass. threads.
Dec 2 2012 7:33PM
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1337
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I have a Hoya Pro1 Digital DMC protection filter (clear)

great quality and pretty well priced. grab one!
Dec 2 2012 7:45PM
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m3owzza
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sweet thanks.

is there an advantage/disadvantage for one or the other? how about something like a haze uv filter?
Dec 2 2012 7:51PM
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1337
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I hear UV's cause some issues, i'll have zbphoto post the specifics i can't remember them.
Dec 2 2012 8:06PM
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LC.
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Fuck filters. The only time you should use one is shooting with a lot of dust/mud/grit flying around. You've got to be really unlucky to actually damage the front of a lens otherwise. Put the $60 towards insurance for your gear (which is probably on your parents' home insurance if you live with them) or extra trips this winter.
Dec 3 2012 10:08AM
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1337
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Or when you don't even want to risk a 2k piece of glass you borrow :)

you pay $50 and have peace of mind and don't have to deal with repairs/insurance if something does screw up.

I just have one clear filter that I do use when I'm in a situation of dirt/mud/snow and usually keep it off otherwise.
Dec 3 2012 10:31AM
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Balto
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i use UV filters on everything, there is no reason not to. If you buy good quality ones, they will not effect the performance of the lens at all. But if you buy cheaper ones (under $80) thats when you might notice some issues
Dec 3 2012 10:51AM
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Mkvackay
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you sir are wrong
Dec 3 2012 10:56AM
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goodiepocket
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+1 for Hoya
Dec 3 2012 11:02AM
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.qzyxya
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So are there any advantages on the clear vs uv?
Dec 3 2012 11:17AM
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Balto
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you should use UV filters for film cameras to help prevent a purple cast from the UV light, on a digital camera it doesn't make a difference as long as there is an AA filter, which the only 2 without it that come to mind are the nikon d800e and the leica m8
Dec 3 2012 11:23AM
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.qzyxya
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So the clear and UV filter will both do nothing but protect the lens? Is the clear one better image quality or something? (since there is no UV fringe or w/e on digital cameras)
Dec 3 2012 11:29AM
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Balto
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go for a good quality multi coated UV, it will help with flaring and protect the lens

there is no reason not to use a UV filter if it is good quality, don't cheap out or it will just hinder the lens
Dec 3 2012 11:41AM
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.qzyxya
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Ok thanks. Would I need to spend the money on a fancy like $80 one or would a $30 -40 one be fine
Dec 3 2012 11:48AM
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.qzyxya
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Would you consider this B&W filter to be high quality? http://www.amazon.com/67mm-Clear-Haze-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL8H/ref=lh_ni_t
Dec 3 2012 11:51AM
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Balto
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^i have one of those and it flares a little, but don't effect the sharpness
Dec 3 2012 12:23PM
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Ethan.G
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I'm quite fond of the B+W and Schneider clear filters. They're the same company but the B+W are a little less money. The company that makes you glass is the same company that produces glass for Zeiss and Schneider's lenses
Dec 3 2012 5:10PM
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