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<blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 168093" data-attributes="member: 16">hehehe...hey, no worries. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Depending on the lens, it will be a different size. For instance, my 35mm lens takes a 52mm filter. My 18-105 lens takes a 67mm filter. The filter screws into your lens on the front. Don't screw it on too tight! Just snug. You want to be able to get it off! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> And be careful with the threads of the filter...they're very fine and easily stripped if they're cross threaded. Personally, I only use UV filters when I'm outside. In my studio, I don't use them at all. But I always use a lens hood, too, and that affords some protection, too. A CPL (polarizer) filter shouldn't be skimped on. Get a good Hoya or Tiffen CPL filter. It, too, screws onto the front of your lens, and the outer ring rotates in order to &quot;dial in&quot; the amount of polarizing you want to achieve.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="fotojack, post: 168093, member: 16"] hehehe...hey, no worries. :) Depending on the lens, it will be a different size. For instance, my 35mm lens takes a 52mm filter. My 18-105 lens takes a 67mm filter. The filter screws into your lens on the front. Don't screw it on too tight! Just snug. You want to be able to get it off! :) And be careful with the threads of the filter...they're very fine and easily stripped if they're cross threaded. Personally, I only use UV filters when I'm outside. In my studio, I don't use them at all. But I always use a lens hood, too, and that affords some protection, too. A CPL (polarizer) filter shouldn't be skimped on. Get a good Hoya or Tiffen CPL filter. It, too, screws onto the front of your lens, and the outer ring rotates in order to "dial in" the amount of polarizing you want to achieve. [/QUOTE]

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