I figured that if this junky filter didn't degrade the quality, then any UV filter would be fine. I bought the cheapest junkiest one I could find. I didn't even own one because I was always afraid that they would negatively impact the quality of my images. To start my test, I had to purchase a UV filter. However, I wanted to test this theory to see just how much damage a UV filter actually does to image quality. Therefore, I have never owned a UV filter, much less put one on my lenses. I have personally been of the opinion that UV filters negatively impact image quality.
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Still, professional photographers usually stay away from UV filters because they fear that UV filters will reduce the sharpness of the lens and cause more lens flare. While it actually is not very expensive to replace the front element of a lens if a scratch occurs, most photographers still like the extra insurance of a UV filter on the lens.
Some photographers use UV filters because they cost much less than a new lens, so if the filter gets scratched, it can simply be replaced for a few dollars instead of necessitating the purchase of a new lens. Filter manufacturers make wild claims about how UV filters cut through haze, but that has been proven false long ago. The UV filter is simply a clear filter placed on the front of a lens that is used to protect the lens from being damaged. This article is a separate explanation for my testing of how UV filters negatively impact image quality, and is referenced in my article “ 13 Photography Myths Every Photographer Should Know.” The Background on UV Filters