UV or Clear filter and WD58H? at DVinfo.net

Craig Hollenback · September 7th, 2003, 07:28 PM

Can a protection lens filter be left on between the lens and the WD58H without vignetting in the corners in full wide? If so is there a stop or color difference between a UV filter and clear? Tnx, Craig

Bud Kuenzli · September 7th, 2003, 08:30 PM

you want to get a thin filter. Some of the better makers create special thin mounts just for this purpose. I can't say there will be NO vignetting fully wide but I've used such filters and not noticed a problem.

Frank Granovski · September 7th, 2003, 09:28 PM

The adaptor itself offers protection to the cam's lens; to protect the adaptor, one without filter threads in front (which I would never consider), use a big, honkin' thick rubber lens hood, or a mat box.

Craig Hollenback · September 8th, 2003, 04:36 AM

Thank you both for the info...In run and gun shooting senarios I find that I'm often putting an adapter on and taking it off frequently, so I'll look for a thin 58mm clear filter for the lens and deal with the on off screwing...re. The wide angle adapter...I understand that the Canon has no filter threads for a protective glass...is there another adapter of equal or better quality that you can recomend? I own 2 Century adapters...one for the XL1 and one for a DV500...both are not zoon through, and both don't have front filter threads either. Thanks, Craig Hollenback

Frank Granovski · September 8th, 2003, 04:42 AM

It's not a good idea to stick in a UV between the adaptor and lens, or put any filter in-between. However, if that's what you want to do, then I suggest the Hoya's high-end, ultra slim/multi-coated UV. The member, Bryan Beasleigh knows the one I'm talking about and where to get them. Perhaps e-mail him.

You may want to check out some of the Raynox adaptors, the ones I've seen all had filter threads. But I don't know if any of these are better than the WD58H.

Craig Hollenback · September 8th, 2003, 05:27 AM

Appreciate your input...yes, I agree the filter in between is not a good practice...and it is a pain trying to unscrew the adapter without taking the filter along with it. I been finding that as mentioned, I need to do lots of quick changes...and I like to have a filter over the lens if possible. I'll check out that other WD adapter that you mentioned...and try to find one with a filter thread up front. I'll repost if I find and purchase one and give a review.Tnx, Craig

Andres Lucero · September 8th, 2003, 10:08 AM

Beware of over-tightening the UV filter when you screw on the wide-angle adapter!!! (I know from experience.)

September 7th, 2003, 07:28 PM	#1
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	UV or Clear filter and WD58H? Can a protection lens filter be left on between the lens and the WD58H without vignetting in the corners in full wide? If so is there a stop or color difference between a UV filter and clear? Tnx, Craig

September 7th, 2003, 08:30 PM	#2
Bud Kuenzli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 197	yes but.. you want to get a thin filter. Some of the better makers create special thin mounts just for this purpose. I can't say there will be NO vignetting fully wide but I've used such filters and not noticed a problem. __________________ on the Internet, when you get where you're going you still don't know where you are

September 8th, 2003, 05:27 AM	#6
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	thanks for the info Appreciate your input...yes, I agree the filter in between is not a good practice...and it is a pain trying to unscrew the adapter without taking the filter along with it. I been finding that as mentioned, I need to do lots of quick changes...and I like to have a filter over the lens if possible. I'll check out that other WD adapter that you mentioned...and try to find one with a filter thread up front. I'll repost if I find and purchase one and give a review.Tnx, Craig

September 8th, 2003, 10:08 AM	#7
Andres Lucero Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 75	Beware of over-tightening the UV filter when you screw on the wide-angle adapter!!! (I know from experience.) __________________ "Oy... Aim it downhill."

September 7th, 2003, 09:28 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The adaptor itself offers protection to the cam's lens; to protect the adaptor, one without filter threads in front (which I would never consider), use a big, honkin' thick rubber lens hood, or a mat box.

September 8th, 2003, 04:36 AM	#4
Craig Hollenback Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Key West Posts: 247	Thank you both for the info...In run and gun shooting senarios I find that I'm often putting an adapter on and taking it off frequently, so I'll look for a thin 58mm clear filter for the lens and deal with the on off screwing...re. The wide angle adapter...I understand that the Canon has no filter threads for a protective glass...is there another adapter of equal or better quality that you can recomend? I own 2 Century adapters...one for the XL1 and one for a DV500...both are not zoon through, and both don't have front filter threads either. Thanks, Craig Hollenback

September 8th, 2003, 04:42 AM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	It's not a good idea to stick in a UV between the adaptor and lens, or put any filter in-between. However, if that's what you want to do, then I suggest the Hoya's high-end, ultra slim/multi-coated UV. The member, Bryan Beasleigh knows the one I'm talking about and where to get them. Perhaps e-mail him. You may want to check out some of the Raynox adaptors, the ones I've seen all had filter threads. But I don't know if any of these are better than the WD58H.