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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
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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. ![]() |
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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. |
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