Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dans un courrier daté du 01/02/01 17:35:18 Paris, Madrid, goldframe1@yahoo.com a écrit : << I have always used UV'a and Skylight filters on my Nikon gear and now on my M's lenses for the last 3 1/2 years. Last year when I bought the 28mm f2.8 I immediately put a filter on, went up to Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado, and exposed a roll. Yes there were flares and the prints were a little washed out. So....... For the user who just can't bear to let nasty contaminants get on the front glass - when is it most critical to remove the filter for the best results?? Thanks - gold >> Did you use a shade ? I'd recommend using a shade instead of a filter . What's amazing is the number of Pro photographers that I see in reports shooting without shade , and with a filter . I use shade / no UV combination and never had a flare problem . In addition , a plastic shade will dampen any shock to your expensive lens and will also be more protective from rain than a UV filter . Chears Jo Goodtimes , France . airborne radar tech live free or die