Filters; stack or swap?
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_rubinho_

Original Poster:

1,237 posts

212 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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I've finally got around to buying a new lens for all my travelling this year (Tamron 18-270mm). Sticking with good practice, I bought a UV filter to live on the lens to protect it. I also bought a circular polariser which is something I've never used before. Is it best to swap the UV and the CPL filters around or am I OK stacking the CPL on top of the UV?

As an aside, although a little noisy when in action, the Vibration Compensation on this lens is outstanding!

RobDickinson

31,343 posts

283 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Stack the UV filter in your bag and use the CPL when needed

Lucas CAV

3,068 posts

248 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Yep - lose the UV!

_rubinho_

Original Poster:

1,237 posts

212 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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I would but I'm scared of damaging my new lens. Especially since I'm not used to one so long when it's fully extended. I do go to some pretty mucky places. Maybe when I'm more confident with it.

Olivero

2,156 posts

238 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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RobDickinson said:
Stack the UV filter in your bag and use the CPL when needed
+1. This is the way to go.

Simpo Two

92,708 posts

294 months

Wednesday 29th February 2012
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_rubinho_ said:
I would but I'm scared of damaging my new lens.
Lens cap?

Craikeybaby

12,094 posts

254 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Swap the filters when you need to use the CPL.