Lens cap?

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andergar

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I'm new here and getting a new D3200 very soon. I have a silly noob question: what's best for protecting my lens, a clear lens filter or a lens cap? Thanks for any advice.

​Steve
 
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Bill16

Senior Member
A lens cap protects even the filter when not in use. But the filter gives your lens protection when in use. Also a hood helps protect the lens along with helping against glare from the sun. :)
But it's an on going debate between using a filter or not when concerning photo quality. So you will find all sorts of people who lean one way or the other on the use of a filter and what quality level of the filter is best. Lol :)
andergar said:
Please to forgive eidian, but why not just a lens cap, what are the benefits of having both?
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kklor

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I think you will be happier with both. A good quality uv filter is not expensive and will not effect your optical quality. Shooting in windy/dusty conditions like NM can etch your glass/lens. I would rather lose a filter vs. the cost of a lens.:)
 
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eidian

Senior Member
I have some UV filters for backups, I have polarized filters on all of my lenses. I won't shoot without polarized filters (though I'm still deciding if I want to just go UV with the Sigma wide angle).

And there's no need to apologize for any question.



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singlerosa_RIP

Senior Member
I'm a no filter guy, unless it's a polarizer or ND. For protection, I use a lens hood. One exception is if I'm shooting in a sandstorm or some similar environment, I'll pop on a UV, but adding glass degrades the photo. Maybe not by much, but my pics need all the help they can get. ;)
 
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Rick M

Senior Member
singlerosa said:
I'm a no filter guy, unless it's a polarizer or ND. For protection, I use a lens hood. One exception is if I'm shooting in a sandstorm or some similar environment, I'll pop on a UV, but adding glass degrades the photo. Maybe not by much, but my pics need all the help they can get. ;)
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I'm with Jim, lens cap on when not in use and filters for effects only. IF I were in a harsh environment I might consider a filter.
 
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riverside

Senior Member
singlerosa said:
I'm a no filter guy, unless it's a polarizer or ND. For protection, I use a lens hood. One exception is if I'm shooting in a sandstorm or some similar environment, I'll pop on a UV, but adding glass degrades the photo. Maybe not by much, but my pics need all the help they can get. ;)
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Same here.
 
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Bill16

Senior Member
Well I think the best way is to leave the camera in your bag with UV filter,lens cap and hood on with the bag securely closed and locked up in a bomb proof safe, then carefully use a remote trigger when taking your shot! That way your sure to prevent unwanted scratches and such! Lol :D
 
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