Nissan 370Z Forum  

DSLR Shots and Discussions

Originally Posted by LunaZ How do y'all feel about UV filters? Use them for lens protection, don't use them at all? Notice a difference in IQ or can't tell any

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > The Lounge (Off Topic) > Photography


Like Tree1787Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-17-2013, 06:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by LunaZ View Post
How do y'all feel about UV filters?
Use them for lens protection, don't use them at all?
Notice a difference in IQ or can't tell any difference?
Quote:
Originally Posted by cgust View Post
Your probably going to get mixed responses on this. I never use filters for protection. IMO its just another piece of glass that can possibly effect sharpness. Not sure if my big lenses even support a filter in the front to be honest? It would likely be expensive at that diameter I'd think..

UV filter is needed, unless the lenses used within the lens are glass.

Most of the less expensive lenses are using polycarbonate material, light rays (including UV) going through the lens elements to the sensor, from time to time, the UV will turn the polycarbonate material into yellowish thus affect the quality thus the lifespan of the lens itself.

A good quality UV+anti-reflection filter is essential.


Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge View Post
You cannot beat B+W quality.
+ Heliopan
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2013, 07:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 66
Drives: 2011 370z Tour/Sport
Rep Power: 13
cgust is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
UV filter is needed, unless the lenses used within the lens are glass.

Most of the less expensive lenses are using polycarbonate material, light rays (including UV) going through the lens elements to the sensor, from time to time, the UV will turn the polycarbonate material into yellowish thus affect the quality thus the lifespan of the lens itself.
This argument only works for film bodies. Film sensors are definitely susceptible to UV and it can change the exposure of the photo. So the use of a UV filter would be needed to mitigate this. However, Im going to guess that most of us use digital cameras and their sensors are not effected in the way you describe and using UV filters can even introduce flair and color casts.
cgust is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2013, 10:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cgust View Post
This argument only works for film bodies. Film sensors are definitely susceptible to UV and it can change the exposure of the photo. So the use of a UV filter would be needed to mitigate this. However, Im going to guess that most of us use digital cameras and their sensors are not effected in the way you describe and using UV filters can even introduce flair and color casts.
uh..... buddy, my post was talking about UV damage on the polycarbonate lens....
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2013, 11:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 66
Drives: 2011 370z Tour/Sport
Rep Power: 13
cgust is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
uh..... buddy, my post was talking about UV damage on the polycarbonate lens....
Ha sorry never heard of this happening before. Must be a great lens indeed to be yellowed from the UV rays.
cgust is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-18-2013, 12:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cgust View Post
Ha sorry never heard of this happening before. Must be a great lens indeed to be yellowed from the UV rays.
In fact it's those cheap/less expensive lenses on the market nowadays.

They use polycarbonate instead of glass.

While glass provide better optical quality and will not turn yellowish, it is more costly.

Thus manufactures use polycarbonate thus to cut cost and weight. However, polycarbonate and plastic material lenses will turn yellowish from UV, thus the lens needs UV filter.

Well, if the lenses you are using are have glass lenses elements, then you are pretty much safe.
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
DSLR advice Red__Zed Photography 48 08-29-2013 09:04 PM
AUDIO : Bose w/o Nav Upgrades Discussions Mr_Z Audio & Video 14 06-24-2013 01:06 AM
Fluid Swap Discussions '10Anamoly Engine & Drivetrain 8 05-18-2012 09:33 AM
Best Lens for Nikon DSLR? tmjohansen Photography 5 01-25-2011 04:54 PM
Winter Prep + New DSLR toxik Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 8 11-27-2010 05:16 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:03 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2