Protective Filters

[Diamond Lil]

What brand glass do you use for haze/protective cover on your lenses?

[pegdragger]

None...LMAO. I have stopped using one. Not by (smart) choice. I got something all over my main UV filter and took it off, never to replace it. I was using Quantaray filters, but have no preference per se. Tiffen are great filters as well.

[tude]

I use Tiffen and Quantaray and Hoya.
The jury is still out on filter quality as it refers to UV/protect but my polarizing filter is Hoya.

[Diamond Lil]

Do you use a polarizer or haze filter regularly?

[pegdragger]

I think I will start again Lil. I haven't used them in a while, but am learning about them and forgot the value they can add to pictures.

[tude]

Do you use a polarizer or haze filter regularly?
The UV or haze is always on to protect the lens except for my Sigma UW as it is huge and the front element is bulbous so I am just careful with that one.
The Polarized filter is for water glare or when I need to step down the light like mid day.
It fits the 28-135 IS and with a step down ring attaches to my 70-200L where I can use it for bird and squirrel shots when it is uber bright out.

[Diamond Lil]

That is how I've always operated with a haze filter, but a guy I met at the pier says he shoots almost all winter long with a polarizer. I asked why and he said that he lost the haze filter and had only a polarizer. He then said the lake shots look good so he kept it on.

[tude]

That is how I've always operated with a haze filter, but a guy I met at the pier says he shoots almost all winter long with a polarizer. I asked why and he said that he lost the haze filter and had only a polarizer. He then said the lake shots look good so he kept it on.
And it would be correct Ice and snow are perfect for a Polarized lens

[EZE RIDER]

So both filters the UV and the polarizer together is best for excess lighting conditions, correct?

[tude]

So both filters the UV and the polarizer together is best for excess lighting conditions, correct?
Naw Bro not in my opinion anyway..
UV could be clear glass (just protecting your lens investment) A polarized lens will actually change what the sensor records meaning you don't need both.
Point is A B&H filter costs $50 more than a Sunpak in UV bit the main purpose is to protect the front element of your lens from scratches.
Will your pic with either have a discernible difference in IQ probably not.
Only way to know is take your cam to a cam store pick a focal and shoot with and without then compare.
I dabbled in optics out of curiosity and in the lab all the glass (planos) were the same grind and polish and the UV dip tank was the same but the manufacture of the planos varied greatly.
In the end there was no optical or visual difference between the $2 dollar blanks compared to the $35 blanks in terms of quality.
Point is if you are going to buy a specific use filter then go for the quality albeit it may or may not be in the glass it will be in the process.
If you are buying a protective cover for your lens investment don't let some hack sell you super glass.

[Diamond Lil]

So, I need both. One for protection and the other for polarization. The polarizer will see alot of winter.
Thank you.

[tude]

So, I need both. One for protection and the other for polarization. The polarizer will see alot of winter.
Thank you.
No dear just the Polarization filter (it will never scratch your UV filter)
think of filters first as a condom for your lens.
You never need two...

[Diamond Lil]

I meant both in my bag. I would need the haze filter for when polarization was not desired, true?

[tude]

I meant both in my bag. I would need the haze filter for when polarization was not desired, true?
Oops yes mam that is what I meant.:D