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lens filters and hoods for a newbie.

  • 06-08-2017 02:29PM
    #1
    Lummers666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭


    I'm new to photography and I am really enjoying it. I have a Nikon D3300 with a 18 - 55mm lens and a 70 - 300mm lens. I see lens hoods and filters but I'm not sure are they a necessity and if so do I need one per lens or are they interchangeable. Any help or tips are appreciated.


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  • #2
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,253 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Hoods are sized to the lense and prevent glare on the lense.

    A decent filter is worth getting. Apart from the functionality it will protect your lense from being scratched.


  • #3
    Lummers666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭Lummers666


    Kyler Incalculable Taxidermist wrote:
    A decent filter is worth getting. Apart from the functionality it will protect your lense from being scratched.

    Do filters make a major difference to picture quality?

    Is there anywhere you would recommend to get the filters and hoods?


  • #4
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,253 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Lummers666 wrote: »
    Do filters make a major difference to picture quality?

    Is there anywhere you would recommend to get the filters and hoods?

    They serve different functions. UV block UV light. Polarising deal with glare.
    I usually shop online. Amazon among others. Don't get budget brands. Quality is important.


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