DJ72 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hello. After some advice (on this forum no less) I made the decision to buy a zoom lens for my new (and as yet still in transit) Sony A7Rii. The Tamron 28mm - 75mm I just opened up the box and im still in that golden zone of just staring at the newness of the thing. I still dont have a camera to attach it to ... My question is: what is the best filter to get for this lens? I was thinking of something simple to just protect the glass. I just read this somewhere: Quote make sure you get the properly designed lens hood for that lens, and use it all the time. Also - dust never hurt a lens. Just blow it off with a squeeze-bulb blower. I never use a filter for "protection", and in over 40 years have never felt a need to. DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I use a simple UV filter to protect the front element of my lens. Dust never hurt a lens, no. But sometimes I get water drops or spray on there which don't always clean up that well. I would much rather have to polish and clean a disposable filter than my front element. I have also had oily splats on there as well, again much more easily cleaned on a filter. Also, once, my rucksack fell over and my camera with 80-200 f2.8 landed, front end down, on a stone. The filter was cracked and the filter ring bent, but the lens undamaged. You can get people worked up into a fine lather over the image degradation of a filter, but that lens cost you a lot of money and with care it will last a lifetime. Put a filter on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Just to add, get a good filter of course. Filters are very easily faked, so buy either from a shop or a good online dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Kirby Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I tend to use Hoya UV(O) or UV(C) and have a Nikon NC (Neutral Clear) on a few primes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ72 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 thanks Colin and Nigel. I was looking at a Hoya just now - Hoya 67mm Pro-1 Digital UV Screw in Filter (£21 Amazon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I use Hoya for uv and my NDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ72 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 the camera just arrived. the lens is a good bit longer with the lens hood protector on the end. if i remove this would a filter be a fair replacement or would the lens need the hood? thanks. the good of the hood https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Lens-Hoods.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydingo Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 22 minutes ago, DJ72 said: the camera just arrived. the lens is a good bit longer with the lens hood protector on the end. if i remove this would a filter be a fair replacement or would the lens need the hood? thanks. the good of the hood https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Lens-Hoods.aspx If I had to choose between a uv filter and a lens hood, I'd always take the lens hood. But why aren't you going to use both? DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydingo Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, DJ72 said: thanks Colin and Nigel. I was looking at a Hoya just now - Hoya 67mm Pro-1 Digital UV Screw in Filter (£21 Amazon) HMC? DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Use both, absolutely. The filter is a physical barrier, the lens hood will keep stray light from the front element, which helps keep the contrast high and flare low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Colin Woods said: Just to add, get a good filter of course. Filters are very easily faked, so buy either from a shop or a good online dealer. Question is how do you tell if it's a fake. I ordered a 46mm HOYA HMC filter from a highly-rated online dealer in Asia (China or H.K., can't remember). The filter looks legit. However, the glass is a bit wobbly, so I'm wondering if it's the real thing. Results seem fine, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ72 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Its my first day with new set up. The lens is so much bigger with the hood attached. But I hear what you all seem to say about the need for the hood so it stays. is that Hoya from Amazon worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, DJ72 said: Its my first day with new set up. The lens is so much bigger with the hood attached. But I hear what you all seem to say about the need for the hood so it stays. is that Hoya from Amazon worth it? Yes. That is good. Wex have them for £36 new so that is good and sold direct by Amazon so authentic presumably. These Pro-1 filters used to be a lot more expensive before Hoya brought out their new range a few years ago. Definitely buy that. As others have said, the lens hood is not a protector although it can help that way. It is primarily intended to reduce flare. The UV filter will protect the lens from scratches which believe it or not do happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ72 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks, I have just ordered the filter! Really tempted to ditch the huge hood once the Hoya arrives but I will try not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, DJ72 said: Thanks, I have just ordered the filter! Really tempted to ditch the huge hood once the House arrives but I will try not to. I wouldn't ditch the hood. When the lens is not in use they usually slip over the lens barrel. In use they will help to minimise flare unless you are shooting directly into the sun, and can protect the lenses filter thread (and front element if no filter) if the lens takes a knock. I use a quality filter and hood, the only time the filter usually comes off if shooting tripod mounted long exposures at night. Then an extra layer of glass can cause flare from bright lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ72 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 OK sb photos, I wont ditch the hood! I promise. My last camera was the dinky and lovable Sony RX100.....so having this beast move in, i cant help but try to minimise the length. I can carry my RX in my pocket. With the hooded A7 it feels like I have an extra arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Kirby Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 As others have said regarding both filter and hood, I always shoot with both to avoid flare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Harrison Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Yes, if you put on a filter you'll need the hood more than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 hours ago, DJ72 said: OK sb photos, I wont ditch the hood! I promise. My last camera was the dinky and lovable Sony RX100.....so having this beast move in, i cant help but try to minimise the length. I can carry my RX in my pocket. With the hooded A7 it feels like I have an extra arm. Maybe shop for a simple 3-stage rubber lens hood? Eur 2.25 on ebay. (EUR - you're not disclosing your location.) wim edit: 3-stage rubber lens hood means collapsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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