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Do rented lenses usually come with cheap filters attached?
I got the Pentax smc DA★ 200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) SDM from an online camera gear rental company as part of the Photography Stack Exchange Lending Library experiment. (Thanks, Stack Exchange!) This is a ...
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Do I need a filter for my prime lens in order to protect it from dust, splashes, etc?
From here: http://photo.stackexchange.com/a/569/5205
UV Filters:
Many photographers feel that it is worthwhile to put a UV filter on the front of every lens, on the basis that this will protect ...
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Is a UV Filter required/recommended for lens protection?
Is it still required/highly recommended that I buy a UV or similar filter to 'protect' the front element of my lens?
I ask because this advice has been around for 30 years and you would think that ...
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What are best brands and (side) effects of UV filters?
I just bought a Canon T2i and I'm concerned that I need a UV filter (for protection) and I have some questions.
What are the best brands of filters?
What (side)effects filters brings to the table?
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Do I need a special filter to shoot candles without damaging my sensor?
The guy from the photo shop pointed out to me that I need special filters if I want to shoot directly to the sun with long exposures in order to not ruin the sensor.
Is this the same when I shoot ...
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Protective case for one filter
I carry around one 72mm filter (a CPL), and I'm looking for a good, small case to protect it, one that I can put in my pocket.
What I'm envisioning is hard plastic with a foam insert for the filter. ...
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Is a UV filter better for lens protection than a protector filter?
I'm usually very good at getting water/finger marks on lens, so I must use something for protection. Is there any downside of using an UV filter instead of a protector filter?
Example: Hoya HD ...
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Are there any downsides to using a good-quality UV filter?
Are there any real downsides to using a UV filter?
I know that a poor quality UV filter can effect image quality ... but, assuming I use a good quality UV filter, will that actually be an issue? Is ...
