Re: The DSLR Thread Quote:
Originally Posted by ruchirtnt thanks but the polarizer on nikon site is quoting 11465 which is way too much, is it the same thing Nikon India Private Limited
I will settle for a UV filter only, i am getting a deal of Nikon D3100 + 8GB card + Bag + Nikon original UV filter worth 100 at 28500, what say |
You can get a normal Hoya CPL for around 1500Rs itself (what is the size of your lens's screw mount in front?). Just check in Flipkart. But again, the cheap ones are not that great but still can do the work in a much better way than having a no-use UV filter. Do read up about CPL filters on net to see what difference a CPL can make, (specially to a Landscape/Floral and even portraits) Quote:
Originally Posted by Aroy I do not fully agree.
A UV filter
. Prevents UV radiation from affecting the colour balance |
I really have to see any real world difference between a photograph taken with UV on and without UV. If there is any minuscule difference then still it doesn't required to put a UV filter while shooting. Quote:
. Protects the expensive lense front elements from knocks and scratches
. Prevents dust accumulation on the front element
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Agreed, but the same can be achieved by a CPL too. And if that's the only reason to go for a UV then go for it but don't forget to remove that filter while shooting. Why on earth would I put a 500Rs cheap glass infront of my 1Lakh lens to degrade overall quality. I've burnt fingers on cheap filters before and would never again touch one in my life. One gets the quality what one pays for.
There is another reason to use UV filter is during rain. Some L lenses need a filter in the front element to make it completely waterproof (such as 17-40mm). But even in such cases I've used the CPL and a hood instead of UV filter without any issue. Quote:
That said, if the quality of the filter is not the same or better than the lenses glass, your image may get degraded. Further less expensive filters can introduce distortions due to variations in optical density of the filter glass, primarily due to either inferior glass or non uniform cross section.
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Exactly the reason to avoid UV filters as people mostly just go for the cheapest one and I've seen how these so called UV filters distorts the images. If one still wants to go for a UV filter for lens protection then please go for a good quality one.
Anyway, everyone to his own, I've just wanted to warn people about what I've learned the hard way. Quote:
Originally Posted by kaushik_s You can get a normal Hoya CPL for around 1500Rs itself (what is the size of your lens's screw mount in front?). Just check in Flipkart. But again, the cheap ones are not that great but still can do the work in a much better way than having a no-use UV filter. Do read up about CPL filters on net to see what difference a CPL can make, (specially to a Landscape/Floral and even portraits)
I really have to see any real world difference between a photograph taken with UV on and without UV. If there is any minuscule difference then still it doesn't required to put a UV filter while shooting.
Agreed, but the same can be achieved by a CPL too. And if that's the only reason to go for a UV then go for it but don't forget to remove that filter while shooting. Why on earth would I put a 500Rs cheap glass infront of my 1Lakh lens to degrade overall quality. I've burnt fingers on cheap filters before and would never again touch one in my life. One gets the quality what one pays for.
There is another reason to use UV filter is during rain. Some L lenses need a filter in the front element to make it completely waterproof (such as 17-40mm). But even in such cases I've used the CPL and a hood instead of UV filter without any issue. |
Exactly the reason to avoid UV filters as people mostly just go for the cheapest one and I've seen how these so called UV filters distorts the images. If one still wants to go for a UV filter for lens protection then please go for a good quality one.
Anyway, everyone to his own, I've just wanted to warn people about what I've learned the hard way. Quote:
Originally Posted by ruchirtnt |
Those are protector filters which are neutral. I would say instead of spending that money, you can buy a CPL (Hoya). You'll spend the same amount of money but with added advantage of polarization. Trust me, the difference of a polarized shot is huge when used correctly in the right situation.
Last edited by kaushik_s : 15th October 2011 at 14:49.
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