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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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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 ...
