Hi Folks,
Not sure if this is the proper Forum for this query, but "lenses" seemed to suit it better than most....
Over the past 6 years or so, I have bought (and sold) a number of lenses for my 30D.
Each time I buy from a High Street store, or even on-line, I am always advised to purchase a UV filter to go with said lens, for two stated reason:
1. to assist in the protection of the lens glass should I knock it or drop it accidentaly.
2. to improve the photo quality by cutting out all those nasty UV rays from the sun.
My question is - do I need it....?????
Is this a similar ploy to some of our well known electrical retailers who try to sell us extended warranties...????
I have only ever dropped one lens, and whereas the filter was undamaged, the lens broke into a myriad of pieces which resulted in me having to buy another as it was going to cost too much to repair.
I have also tried comparing photos taken with and without a UV lens, and can't really see that much of a difference...
Is it me...?????
Not sure if this is the proper Forum for this query, but "lenses" seemed to suit it better than most....
Over the past 6 years or so, I have bought (and sold) a number of lenses for my 30D.
Each time I buy from a High Street store, or even on-line, I am always advised to purchase a UV filter to go with said lens, for two stated reason:
1. to assist in the protection of the lens glass should I knock it or drop it accidentaly.
2. to improve the photo quality by cutting out all those nasty UV rays from the sun.
My question is - do I need it....?????
Is this a similar ploy to some of our well known electrical retailers who try to sell us extended warranties...????
I have only ever dropped one lens, and whereas the filter was undamaged, the lens broke into a myriad of pieces which resulted in me having to buy another as it was going to cost too much to repair.
I have also tried comparing photos taken with and without a UV lens, and can't really see that much of a difference...
Is it me...?????
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