The best protection filters don't need to do anything at all except take the bangs, knocks, and scratches that might otherwise wreck a very expensive lens! Simply put, they're one of the most ...

A UV protection lens filter is an accessory that attaches to the front of your camera lens and blocks ultraviolet light rays. Many photographers argue that UV filters are essential, while others ...

I really never took many pictures, but just now came into possession of a Sony NEX-5 with 18-55mm lens (the 5K/B kit.) At the moment I'm just familiarizing myself with basic photography skills, ...

A camera lens filter is pretty much what you’d expect: it’s a physical piece of glass that attaches to your camera’s lens, filters the light before it reaches the sensor and, typically, has an effect ...

Ah, the age-old topic of the UV protective filter rises again. Some photographers don’t take a new lens out of the box unless there is a filter ready to put on it; others could not care less. It seems ...

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I don’t just use UV filters on my expensive lenses though, I’ve gotten into the habit of using them on all my optics to add a ...