Multi Coated Filter
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What sort of filter should I get for my DSLR?
I have a simple kit lens that came with my Nikon D50 (28-80mm). I've heard lots about those little screw-on UV filters to protect the lens, but I've not bought one yet. I looked at them last night, and got confused with all the single-coated, multi-coated, mumbo jumbo.
I was able to see that my existing lens looks multi-coated (white light is reflected green). Do I really need a filter, or do you think my lens is providing adequate protection?
I think I decided that if I bought one, it would be a "Hoya 58mm multi-coated UV filter"
Your digital SLR does not need protection from UV light. There's already a filter over the sensor.
Some people advocate getting such a filter to protect the front element of the lens itself from physical damage. I am not one of them, as I have found that my lens hood and/or a lens cap does a much better job of actual protection. In fact, I find UV and skylight filters to reduce contrast and affect image quality by introducing another element in front of the lens, which also can cause unwanted reflections.
See this link for more info:
http://www.bythom.com/filters.htm
The only filter I regularly suggest having in your bag is a circular polarizer for darkening skies, intensifying color, or reducing reflections. Otherwise, I'd say get a filter and use it only for specific purposes, like a graduated neutral density for reducing sky intensity in landscapes, an IR filter for IR shots, etc.
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