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Shakie · Aug 22, 2007, 7:26 PM

Does anyone, or is it not advisable, fit a UV and a polarising filter, together? If so, what order, i.e.: first on the lens?

Bob Nichol · Aug 22, 2007, 9:01 PM

There is no reason to have both of those filters on the lens at the same time. Too many filters in use can cause vignetting (clipping of the corners) at a minimum.

nexusworks · Aug 22, 2007, 9:46 PM

The only time I did this is with a IR filter and my primary filter is a Pro1 ultra thin UV filter. I guessed it wouldnt affect the image as it was going to be a long exposure.

But as above the polarising does get affected especially if you are not using a Ultra thin filter in front of it. I suggest you use the polarising filter by itself. Note for wide angles you still get vignetting regardless how thin your filter is. I realise that on my 17-55mmDX and it happens on the wide end.

Shakie · Aug 23, 2007, 6:40 PM

OK thanks. I wasn't sure if this was the norm or not.

gaida · Aug 24, 2007, 1:49 PM

or you can invest in a Cokin P series system.Filters are quite inexpensive and they will fit all your lens with an adaptor

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Aug 22, 2007, 7:26 PM	#1
Shakie Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37	Does anyone, or is it not advisable, fit a UV and a polarising filter, together? If so, what order, i.e.: first on the lens?

Aug 22, 2007, 9:01 PM	#2
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	There is no reason to have both of those filters on the lens at the same time. Too many filters in use can cause vignetting (clipping of the corners) at a minimum.

Aug 22, 2007, 9:46 PM	#3
nexusworks Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71	The only time I did this is with a IR filter and my primary filter is a Pro1 ultra thin UV filter. I guessed it wouldnt affect the image as it was going to be a long exposure. But as above the polarising does get affected especially if you are not using a Ultra thin filter in front of it. I suggest you use the polarising filter by itself. Note for wide angles you still get vignetting regardless how thin your filter is. I realise that on my 17-55mmDX and it happens on the wide end.

Aug 23, 2007, 6:40 PM	#4
Shakie Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37	OK thanks. I wasn't sure if this was the norm or not.

Aug 24, 2007, 1:49 PM	#5
gaida Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 185	or you can invest in a Cokin P series system.Filters are quite inexpensive and they will fit all your lens with an adaptor