Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
10-13-2009, 07:45 AM   #1
Inactive Account




Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toronto
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 95
What UV filter should i put on my DA* ?

I got DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50
I need to find out a UV to put on the lens
any good UV recommend ? I just want to always keep them on my lens and do the protection of lens.
CIRCULAR POLARIZER ? but i found these kind of UV quite expensive

10-13-2009, 07:58 AM   #2
Veteran Member




Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NJ, USA
Photos: Albums
Posts: 1,270
Why not just use the lens hood? Every piece of glass you put in front of your lens degrades image quality, however minutely.
10-13-2009, 08:10 AM   #3
Moderator
Loyal Site Supporter
Wheatfield's Avatar

Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: The wheatfields of Canada
Posts: 15,857
QuoteOriginally posted by dreamnet Quote
I got DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50
I need to find out a UV to put on the lens
any good UV recommend ? I just want to always keep them on my lens and do the protection of lens.
CIRCULAR POLARIZER ? but i found these kind of UV quite expensive
The best UV filter is the one left at the camera store.
A circular polarizer is not a UV filter, BTW. I don't know if that's what you meant in your post or not, but I thought I'd clarify that for you.
A good lens hood (both those lenses came with hoods, right?) does a far better job of protecting the lens from damage than a filter, and will improve image quality rather than degrade it.
Your lenses aren't made of spun sugar, they can take being out in the elements.
10-13-2009, 08:14 AM   #4
Veteran Member




Join Date: Jun 2009
Photos: Albums
Posts: 1,674
I stopped using a filter on my lenses over a year ago now and did notice a slight improvement in IQ but not a lot...only use a CPL on occasion now but have though of investing in a Cokin setup for fun, when I am "riche" that is...

I use hoods now a days and that is something I never did in the old days...if I do buy filters I buy from a company in China who typically has excellent prices and their stuff is genuine real...they are now called MaxSaver (http://www.Maxsaver.net)...extra protection usually cannot hurt...remember the dude here who's life was saved, not to mention his gear, k7 etc...) when shooting a helicopter up-close while it was in the process of either landing or taking off, I forget...so perhaps the real reason for a filter is the save lives? hehehehe....

But I stick to better brands. Though after the "impossible to clean" issue I had with a couple Pro1 filters, later fixed with a LensPen as well as a bottle of ROR, never cared for Hoya though...I like B+W Kaesemann the best but, Kenko are just as good as any other when talking UV/protector filters (they are made by Hoya as I recall).

But stick with name brands and you'll be happy...good luck.

10-13-2009, 09:30 AM   #5
Senior Member




Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.
Posts: 135
I have been using a Hoya Pro one digital protector filter on my lenses. The glass in these filters is so clear and nonreflective that you can't tell that it is on the lens. If you have a store nearby with one of these or a friend with one check it out. Good luck on your purchase.
10-13-2009, 10:04 AM   #6
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter




Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: New England
Photos: Albums
Posts: 706
QuoteOriginally posted by dreamnet Quote
I got DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50
I need to find out a UV to put on the lens
any good UV recommend ? I just want to always keep them on my lens and do the protection of lens.
CIRCULAR POLARIZER ? but i found these kind of UV quite expensive
Here are the best reviews I'm aware of for both UV and polarizing filters:

UV filters test - Introduction - Lenstip.com

Polarizing filters test - Introduction - Lenstip.com
10-13-2009, 12:58 PM   #7
Ash
Loyal Site Supporter
Loyal Site Supporter
Ash's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 23,920
General consensus with the filter testers is the Hoya HMC/B+W MRC filters degrade IQ least.
I have both on quite a few different lenses and cannot complain that either has notably degraded my results...

10-13-2009, 01:05 PM   #8
Veteran Member
netuser's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Azores Islands, Portugal
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 2,236
I have HOYA pro 1 on my DA* and is just perfect.
Polarizer is another think, no UV.
10-14-2009, 02:33 AM   #9
Veteran Member
creampuff's Avatar

Join Date: May 2007
Location: Singapore
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 3,953
I'm using the new Hoya HD UV and CIR-Polarizing filters and they are fantastic... 8 layers of coating, dead easy to clean, scratch resistant and most of all shock resistant.
The filter ring is slim which prevents vignetting with ultra-wide lenses. Interestingly with the circular polariser, the amount of light loss is much less when compared to a other circular polarisers I've got.

YouTube - Indestructable Hoya HD Filter

Compared to other filters when a steel ball is dropped on the filter from a height:

Hoya HD
YouTube - HOYA HD FILTER 5

Brand B
YouTube - Brand B
10-14-2009, 03:42 AM   #10
Veteran Member




Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: USA
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 1,901
Nater, thanks for the links. I use B+W UVs mostly but I also have some Marumi DHG CPL filters that I really like. Good to know the Marumi scores so well. They are a good eco choice IMO. Marumi aslo makes a clear protection filter if you don't want the UV effect.
Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
da*, k-mount, lens, pentax lens, slr lens, uv, uv filter
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How to put K-X into a case? fekish Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 6 06-12-2010 08:38 AM
Can We Put ND Filter on DA 10-17mm Lens? fearview Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 4 05-13-2010 09:15 PM
I should put something interesting here, yes? bretti_kivi Welcomes and Introductions 6 03-12-2009 02:45 PM
Put..the..camera..down.. Eaglerapids Post Your Photos! 6 01-25-2008 05:41 AM
Put out to pasture robert Post Your Photos! 1 10-14-2007 06:53 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:31 AM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top