UV Filter: Should You Use One on Your Camera Lens?
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Loading... - Henry Williams
- 26 Jan 2023
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Photographers use a range of different filters on their camera lenses for different effects and purposes, and one of the most common filters found in a camera bag is the standard UV filter.
In this guide, we will analyze what a UV filter is and if it is necessary to have one attached to our lenses.
Table of Contents
- 1. What is a UV Filter?
- 2. What is UV Light and How Does it Affect my Photos?
- 3. Do UV Filters Degrade Image Quality?
- 4. Is a UV Filter Just a Lens Protection Filter?
- 5. Should I Use a UV Filter on My Lenses?
What is a UV Filter?
An ultraviolet (UV) filter is a clear-glass photographic filter that is attached to the front of a lens that blocks incoming ultraviolet light rays from reaching the camera sensor
UV filters were much more important in the days of film photography, but as cameras transitioned into the age of digital, the original purpose of the filters became far less important. These days, whether or not to use UV filters on a digital camera lens is a matter of constant debate. Read More…
