Do I need to buy a UV filter and polarizer filter or does a polarizer filter take care of UV filtering?
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Generally polarizer filters do NOT filter UV light, however some series of polarizers from some producers actually do. It is best to check the filter specs and description carefully to make sure.
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Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV filter or no filter. Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV... » Read More Depending on the lens, it's not usually a good idea to use both filters. UV haze filters are pretty useless and are usually mostly to protect the lens, which the polarizer will do. Unless you spend a lot on a UV filter, it's actually going to degrade the quality of the image. If you stack too many filters together you start to get a vignette effect because it lengthens the barrel of the lens, and the inferior glass will degrade the quality of the image further. Use the circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections or to stop down a fast lens to use in bright light, otherwise use the UV filter or no filter. « Show Less
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I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit your lens? Yes, if it's 55 mm. I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit... » Read More I bought this and think a polarizer is a good idea, just not this brand. As far as the comparison with a UV filter, it is not is that league. These filters turn on a collar. You turn them until you see the least reflection. You can reduce light reflection from glass, water, and it can deepen color by eliminating glare from light coming from different angles.The bad thing about this filter is that it is a little cheap, and they put it in a stupid square plastic case with a lot of slop. The filter slides all around in it, unlike a good tight round case. Get a better brand. Will it fit your lens? Yes, if it's 55 mm. « Show Less
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Any time I get a new lens I always buy a UV filter to put on the new lens and leave it to protect the lens glass. Let's face it new filters are a lot cheaper than a new lens. You don't always want to use CP filter but you still need to protect the lens.
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Skip the UV filter entirely and just keep the polarizer on the lens. UV filters are useless, while polarizers are the most useful filter you will ever have... both outdoors and indoors. Depending upon which polarizer you purchase, they will not subtract much if any more light than a UV filter, (the Hoya HD filters are the best, but expensive). I would never shoot anything without a polarizer.
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I don't believe the polarizing filter will take care of UV filtering. The place I got the Tiffen polarizing filter bundled the two filters together so you get both.
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You do not need a UV filter with a modern digital camera. A polarizer is good for outdoor landscape work.
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I am no expert, but what I do know is that the polarizer makes my shots much better than without it. It is like wearing sunglasses, when you take them off, the colors are just not as vivid. It also helps cut the haze for shots that include sky. They make water shots great too, even on a rainy day, a river or lake is clear and beautiful with a polarizer. Polarizers make all the difference in what I shoot outdoors. Never use it inside, or you will have to lighten up all your shots in editing. There is a lot of great advice on using a polarizer in books and internet, one of the best books on photography that I have is Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" He covers polarizers as well as many other important tips on photography, plus if you sign up, you can get weekly tips from his website. The UV filter is important to use when not using the polarizer because it will protect the lens from damage and dirt. It is much cheaper to replace a UV filter if it gets scratched than to replace a lens. I have both UV and polarizer for each of my lenses. Hope this is useful. Vicki Dixon
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I use UV or skylight filters, mainly to avoid dust and finger prints in the lens body, bersides my experience does not show me any another advantage. a lens hood certainly would do the job as long as it's placed in the lens; but dust and finger prints take place mainly, when switching lenses.
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Also, cost about $25 t0 $30 from iSpring. Free shipping and cheaper by the pair. They also sell sets of 3 years of filters except for the UV lamp. Best deal I have found.
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it comes with a case and a hood. don't know what you mean by filter most filters are not necessary with digital cameras. if you mean a UV for protection a lot of people we don't like to use them they feel extra glass is detrimental to a sharp picture. UV doesn't help.
1937201
UV filter coating imbues a slight color tinge, and reduces the amount of light. Clear is actually preferable. UV filtering is unnecessary with modern lenses.
270530
No it does not but a polorizing filter will impove color and a UV offers protection. Without any filter it is a great lens.
1010451
A high quality filter should not degrade the image quality in any noticeable way. There are multi-coated filters available optimized for lens protection, and if these are not easy to find then a UV filter will work fine. I agree with the previous answer that protecting the front element of the lens is a very most important thing, unless all your work is in a clean dry studio with the camera on a tripod.
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The lens on the camera accepts 55mm filters. I have a vivitar 55mm uv-haze filter and a polarizing lens. I'm going to purchase a 1A filter to help protect the cameras lens from damage.
1947237
It does not accept filters as you guessed. I stopped using protective UV filters years ago and have had no issues at all. I have used this lens in extremely harsh environments (I.e. burning Man) and have had zero issues with it. Lenses are pretty resilient.
1437252
This is the UV light only and you would need to purchase a pump, hosing etc... What most people do is split off their current pump/filtration to route into a UV filter such as this.
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No uv light in this model. My old filter that was a different style and brand had a uv light and I dont think it did any good
872058
No, no filter is required. However, mine came broken... I do not recommend.
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Of the filters I received, one was for UV, one for glass reflections, and the third for bright sun on snow or beach. I mainly keep the UV filter on all the time, and the bright one in my bag should the need present itself.
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The UV filter blocks Ultra Violet light which in certain situation can cause pictures to blur somewhat. They can be useful at high altitudes or places with very clear air. They are often used as a clear filter to add a layer of protection to the lens glass as the filter is cheaper to replace. The polarizing filter will filter out polarized light and glare. Its great for shooting in sunlight and will make colors much more vibrant (saturated.) I live in a desert area and never shoot outside during the day without one.
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This isn't a filter. You should use a filter with it. I always install two 10" filters before the UV light. Usually the first will have a 5 micron string filter and the second one a carbon block filter. Taking the particulates/sediment out of the water makes the UV system more efficient. At least that is the way it was explained to me. As of yesterday, I've installed 4 of these units.
869030
Takes a standard 77mm UV filter. Not sure if it creeps into the image. I can check.
909947
It would not be a requirement, but removal would be preferred by most photographers. If you already have a basic UV filter on your camera, screw this one onto it. At nightfall, remove this one leaving the UV filter on your camera. Otherwise, open this one (the polarized filter) all the way to let in the maximum amount of light.