On 2 Nov 2013, at 16:38, Eric Weir <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> On Nov 2, 2013, at 11:16 AM, Bob Sullivan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM, Bill <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> The only time I use filters is when I need a polarizer. If you want >>> protection, buy a lens hood. >> >> Bill's right. >> For protection, buy a lens hood. >> It also improves contrast and reduces flare in your lens. > > Thanks Bob and Bill, and to everyone else who’s replied. The pros and cons > seem about equal. Still I consider myself informed. > > I have hoods for some of my lenses. Never thought of them as protection. My > thinking at present is to go with them, but to acquire filters for corrective > purposes—and for protection down the road should I change my mind.
The broken filter I posted a link to was on a lens which also had a hood on. I always use a lens hood. > > A couple of related questions: [1] Larry spoke of using a neutral density > filter the other day. What are they for? They reduce the amount of light entering the lens without affecting colour or tonality. Use them in bright sunlight if you want to open the aperture and shoot with a slow shutter speed. It's a bit like changing the iso setting. > [2] What’s your reaction to using a clean microfiber cloth to wipe a lens? That's what they're for. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
