filter/lens protection for Nikon D70 18-70 standard Kit lens

Would somebody be able to advice which filter I should buy for Nikon D70?

Right now I am thinking primarily of protecting the lens from dust etc.
Not sure if I should go for the UV filter for that purpose.

If so which brand should I buy? Thanks!

 

For a UV filter, brand does nto really matter. Get a thin-ring multi-coated
filter and you would be all set.
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Regards,
Wayne
Nikon D70
AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5/4.5G ED
AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4/5.6G

 

Thanks!

Is a UV filter also the most generic filter, which I can leave on the lens
most of the time?
And if you were to suggest a brand or two, what might those be?

 

I'd go for none...don't need any cheap piece of glass mucking up the
image.

 

That is what I was worrying about.
But would I not expose the lens face to dust and such other things, if I did
not use a cover?

Although the risk of introducing distortion does exist!

 

I've never been a fan of UV/skylight filters. But then, I'm careful
with my equipment.

 

I'm with Randall on this one. The "risk" of exposing the lens face to
dust is negligible. Of course it will be exposed to dust - so would a
filter! That's what dust cloths are for. Besides, dust won't
harm your lens anyway. Do always keep the lens cap on when you're not
taking pictures, just to keep it protected and clean.

Mike

 

A high quality thin Circular Polarizer.

 

Get a Hood for your lens that way its protected but not degraded.

 

HI Mals- new here just putting in my .02 on the protective filter. Yes- a UV
filter is a good choice for leaving on the lens- I prefer and use B+W & Hoya
they both have mulit coatings and are good quality . Tiffen also sells a
multicoating UV filter for short money ( although I can't review it b/c i've
never used that one). Also I have in the past used an skylight 1A filter as
a protetor it also requires no exposure compensation when used like the UV
filters.
Hope the info is useful in your decision. !
Lisa

 

Oh, that's a brilliant idea. Just chop off a stop or so all the time.

 

Hi again Mals- just like the others have stated dust would be a factor of
moot point -no matter what you'd want to keep your lens clean of dust..
filter or not. A lot of people that use filters as a tiny bit of extra
insurance do so because they are of the school that they would rather
replace a filter if it gets scratched than to replace a lens ( cost wise)
people that recommend filters of higher quality do so to make sure that you
aren't detrimental to your own efforts. after all cheap filters on a nice
lens = a crap shoot of poor quality outcome. If you are the only one that
handles your equipment and know that you are very gentile with it- then
maybe you would be better off forgoing the filter ? I work with a lot of
children's groups through out the year and sometimes the little darlings
just can't help but put their fingers all over everything ! I know everyone
situation and opinion is different.. so here is some "salt" !
Take Care- Lisa

 

Nikon recommends in the instructions for the lens that you use an NC filter
to protect the lens at all times. You see this in the instructions for that
$1400 80-400 mm zoom, too. Apparently Nikon does not believe that the "cheap
piece of glass" mucks up the performance of the lenses.

 

No, Nikon wants to sell you their overpriced filters.

 

No, not all the time. But many consider a C/P the only filter one needs, used
sparingly.

 

A polarizer is always going to make you lose at least a stop. It's
stupid to have one on all the time. A polarizer is like salt on your
food...it should be used sparingly.

 

Depends how much you like salt. ;-)

Agreed though.

 

UV or Skylight 1A are the types most people use. Th eSkylight tends to be a
mite warmer.

Depends on hw much you want to spend. In my case I find Tiffen filters to be
very good bang for the buck and in keeping with my modest photography needs.
I even got some Quantarays (Wolf/Ritz Canera house brand) for a good price
one day. Make sure you get multi-coated filters though. Makes a difference.
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Regards,
Wayne
Nikon D70
AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5/4.5G ED
AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4/5.6G

 

I know where you are coming from, but for the levels of expertise of most of
us, the benefits of protection far outweighs the potential of damage to the
lens. I doubt if there would be that much of a difference in the pictures we
take, with and without a good multi-coated filter.

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Regards,
Wayne
Nikon D70
AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5/4.5G ED
AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4/5.6G

 

Hehehe ... what the he** does Nikon know ...

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Regards,
Wayne
Nikon D70
AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5/4.5G ED
AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4/5.6G