My apologies to all! Please forgive me as I am still getting to grips with this blogging software and the previous articles cut off rather abruptly.
The bottom line on UV filters I would recommend would be to look for the most expensive one you can find and then buy one even more expensive. Chances are they might not be readily stocked at your local camera store so let them order it for you.
Use it whenever ANYTHING threatens the safety of your lens' front element or, otherwise, keep it in your bag and available on demand.
As for hoods?
Make one, buy one but, whatever you do, use one...always!
Coming soon...loads of images with and without UV filters so you can judge for yourself how much image quality is degraded.
Handy tip: UV filters are rated by size in millimeters diameter or "front element". This front element thing is a bit of a misnomer. Example? The 50mm f/1.4 has a 58mm filter size but the true front element is little over half of that. If you are mechanically minded, measure the filter thread of the lens with a vernier calipers to get the true diameter...OR...look inside the lens cap. You will see the proper size there!
Until next time!
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