Saturday, April 26, 2008

UV, Haze & Skylight filters by J. Ramón Palacios


FOR PROTECTION

When we buy a lens it is with a purpose in mind, with expectations and with some effort. Surely we want to protect it from dust, dirt, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and even from a fall.

From my own personal perspective, the best way to give our lens that protection -in addition to care- is to place a good multicoated filter and a hood on it and leave them both there at all times, except when using an also multi-coated polarizer.

Some Nikonians don't share this point of view; even react violently to the proposition, however with a valid reason: the introduction of more glass surfaces attracts flare. But you can always take off when necessary....Full Article Here

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