 Meghan Gonski |
Filter Can a HOYA Pro1 digital UV filter be used on a film lens? I have that filter, and a digital lens I am thinking of selling so I can get a better quality glass. I also have film camera and lens, so I was thinking I could use the UV filter on the film camera when I sell the digital lens.
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Lynn R. Powers |
Meghan,< Many of the lenses we use today were made for film cameras. At least with Canon. The only lenses that are specifically made for digital cameras are the Canon EF-S and the Nikon Dx lenses or the other cameras that will take both type of lenses. If I had an old EOS Canon I could use all of my EF glass but not the EF-S which is made specifically for cropped cameras. But any filter that will fit both lenses can be used with one exception. If the polarizer is linear and not circular it cannot be used on the modern DSLRs or film cameras with auto focus. because it will interfere with the focus. But a circular polarizer can be used on both.
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Meghan Gonski |
Hi Lynn, Thank you. I have an Olympus film camera and a Canon DSLR. The Canon is an EF-S. I don't think the lenses could be interchangeable because they are different brands and the EF-S part. Anyway, the only part I am concerned about is the filters being interchangeable. That's good to know, now I can keep the filter and sell the lens :) But I just looked in my bag of film and realized the digital I wanted to keep for the film is the wrong size. :( my film are 49 and such my digital filter is 58mm no fair. I guess I could keep the filter anyway? Use it for the next digital that may come in 58mm. What do you think of that? I'm good with the polarizer though I only have circular. Thanks for the extra info. I love to learn!
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Lynn R. Powers |
Megan, You can still use the 58mm filter on the Olympus. What you need is a step-up ring. It should read 49mm-58mm. If it reads the other way it is a step-down ring. No good for our purposes. All you need to do is screw the filter into the wide side of the ring and screw the other side onto the camera lens. Since the larger filter is larger than the lens you should purchase a 58mm rubber lens hood which will screw into the filter. You always want to use a lens hood. This lens hood also works well with a circular polarizer. By attaching the hood to the polarizer you are able to adjust the polarizer to the proper alignment.
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Meghan Gonski |
Does it matter which brand of step-up rings? I use that UV filter for protection on my film camera, if I use step-up rings will it eliminate the protection ability? I have a lens hood for the lens.
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Meghan Gonski |
Hello? :)
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hi Meghan, The filter will work fine but I don't think the lens hood would fit over it. Hope this helps, Carlton
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Irene Troy |
I know this is not exactly what you are asking; however, I’m going to toss this out anyway. I never use UV filters. In fact, I never use any filter unless truly needed – most often a polarizer, occasionally a split ND. My thinking goes like this: I buy the best quality glass I can afford. I use the best camera I can afford. Why would I want to put a piece of less than equal quality glass between that lens and the image I’m attempting to capture? If you are concerned about glass damage, then keep the cap on unless you are shooting. Unless you are shooting in blowing sand or other extremely high risk situation, the use of a UV filter adds nothing and may adversely affect the quality of the image. Just my two cents worth
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Lynn R. Powers |
Carlton is correct about the lens hood not being to connect to the lens because of the larger filter and step-up ring. That is why I mentioned that you should purchase a rubber lens hood that will fit the 58mm filter.
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
I use a rubber lens hood that is 77mm and screws into the threads of my lenses like a filter does. I bought it at Amazon for $12 (made by Opteka) and it also collapses down to fit in one of the side pockets in my backpack. It does cause problems with wide angle (30mm and wider) but its great for shooting in aquariums and against glass surfaces to keep the background reflections in check. Well worth the $12 :)
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Meghan Gonski |
Awesome http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&N=0&A=endecaSearch&InitialSearch=yes&Q=&Ntt=49+58mm+Step+Up+Ring does it matter which one of these stepups I get?
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Meghan Gonski |
oh also forgot to ask how does the rubber lens hood make it great for aquariums and glass?
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
When you shoot through glass, there are reflections behind you that will appear in the image if you are not conscious of them. The rubber lens hood allows you to firmly place the hood against the glass and only the scratch marks on the glass will be visible. Its best to find the cleanest glass section available as well. Here is a throw away due to the fact that the background reflections are too much & too distracting. I would never even show this photo if not for example reasons :) The large window and the overhead light are obvious and not worth the painstaking effort it would take to fix this one. This was taken at the Tacoma Glass museum. Hope this helps, Carlton
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