On 5 Jul 1998, Brian E. Robinson wrote:
> What is the general consensus on using lens filters? On some of my
> lenses I have clear glass B+H filters and some are exposed lenses. Is it
> best to use a lens filter to protect the main lens or does the added
> glass of the filter detract from the quality of the photo?
I do not use filters for "protection" unless there's windblown dust
or sand. It adds two air-glass surfaces that subtly deteriorate image
quality, though I cannot see the difference.
On the other hand, I use filters often for specific effects.
*= Doris Fang =*
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