Alanroseman
Super Moderator Emeritus
Hello All,
I come from the old school and back there, in that very old school, we used filters... and lots of them.
From earlier days with the Mamiya C330, Rapid Omega, Hassleblad 500M, Nikon F etc. we covered our lenses with a filter, many of us did this at all times.
Most often I covered mine for protection using Hoya 1A skylight, or UV haze. I was taught early on that it was a far better fate to replace a filter after experiencing a swift knock on the lens, than to shell out for a new lens..
But perhaps of more import, cleaning.
We're all aware that dirty glass does not make for good images. So I would assume that, like me, you try to keep your lenses as clean as possible at all times.
I was always told that each time you clean your (unfiltered) lens you're wiping away at the very expensive factory lens coatings and in so doing diminishing the quality of same. By keeping it covered with a 1A for example, you're are scrubbing away at a $40. accessory.
When the filter begins to display any sign of wear you toss it, and re-cover your "pristine" factory fresh lens with another disposable filter.
My first accessory purchase, post GF1 acquisition, was a skylight filter for the kit lens. I was so relieved to see it "protected".. Then I began to wonder...
1. Does this practice remain in vogue?
2.Do you feel the use of a 1A skylight or UV haze filter diminishes your images.
3.Do they have negative connotations with digital cameras?
4. Are the new lens coatings more durable than those of old?
5. Do you use an "everyday" filter?
6. Am I worshiping at the alter of an old wives tale?
Opinions are not only welcome, but sought after..
Thoughts from another snowy New England day...
Cheers, Alan
I come from the old school and back there, in that very old school, we used filters... and lots of them.
From earlier days with the Mamiya C330, Rapid Omega, Hassleblad 500M, Nikon F etc. we covered our lenses with a filter, many of us did this at all times.
Most often I covered mine for protection using Hoya 1A skylight, or UV haze. I was taught early on that it was a far better fate to replace a filter after experiencing a swift knock on the lens, than to shell out for a new lens..
But perhaps of more import, cleaning.
We're all aware that dirty glass does not make for good images. So I would assume that, like me, you try to keep your lenses as clean as possible at all times.
I was always told that each time you clean your (unfiltered) lens you're wiping away at the very expensive factory lens coatings and in so doing diminishing the quality of same. By keeping it covered with a 1A for example, you're are scrubbing away at a $40. accessory.
When the filter begins to display any sign of wear you toss it, and re-cover your "pristine" factory fresh lens with another disposable filter.
My first accessory purchase, post GF1 acquisition, was a skylight filter for the kit lens. I was so relieved to see it "protected".. Then I began to wonder...
1. Does this practice remain in vogue?
2.Do you feel the use of a 1A skylight or UV haze filter diminishes your images.
3.Do they have negative connotations with digital cameras?
4. Are the new lens coatings more durable than those of old?
5. Do you use an "everyday" filter?
6. Am I worshiping at the alter of an old wives tale?
Opinions are not only welcome, but sought after..
Thoughts from another snowy New England day...
Cheers, Alan
