Just picked up a Hoya UV (both sides coated, but not multi) $60.
We have a B&W pro 1 UV for the 100-400 and need one for the 70-200.
I've read that many don't use UV's since the hood is on, but we'll be on a very dusty safari, so I'm thinking we'll need it.
Question-is this a good enough filter? It's not Hoya's Super, but was the best the store had. I don't want any flare issues w/this nice piece of glass.
Thanks for your advice.
Lisa
Posted by Kent Staubus on August 23, 2008 at 6:23 PM
I still get flare/ghosting even with the best multicoated filters such as B+W mrc and Hoya SMC. I don't use UV filters because they do degrade image quality for my photos. I do use them in conditions such as salty spray, around the base of waterfalls, and sometimes in high dust conditions such as photo'ing grain harvests etc. I rarely use them and the glass on all my lenses is perfect. You should also take a small Rocket Bulb to blow dust off your camera and lens. If you wipe it away, it might scratch.
Kent in SD
Posted by John Mumaw on August 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM
I've read that many don't use UV's since the hood is on, but we'll be on a very dusty safari, so I'm thinking we'll need it.
The dust will gather on a UV lens as easily as it will the front element of your lens.
Like Kent, I won't put another piece of glass in front of my lens, opting to use a lens hood for protection.
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2 repliesWe have a B&W pro 1 UV for the 100-400 and need one for the 70-200.
I've read that many don't use UV's since the hood is on, but we'll be on a very dusty safari, so I'm thinking we'll need it.
Question-is this a good enough filter? It's not Hoya's Super, but was the best the store had. I don't want any flare issues w/this nice piece of glass.
Thanks for your advice.
Lisa
Kent in SD
The dust will gather on a UV lens as easily as it will the front element of your lens.
Like Kent, I won't put another piece of glass in front of my lens, opting to use a lens hood for protection.