With the WD-H58W, is my Tiffen UV filter superfluous? at DVinfo.net

Noam Osband · October 11th, 2012, 06:16 PM

I bought a Tiffen UV filter to go on my XA10 to protect the lens. I am going to buy the Canon WD-H58W wide angle for the camera. Does that render my Tiffen superfluous when I am using the wide angle? Is there any reason to keep it on and put the wide angle on over it? Moreover, is it possible to put a polarizer over the wide angle to protect it? From the photos it appears the answer is no.....

Jeff Harper · October 11th, 2012, 09:43 PM

Yes, you will not need or want the UV filter when using the wide lens. I don't believe the lens you are buying has filter threads, so no, I don't think you can use a filter on the lens, but I could be wrong.

Don Palomaki · October 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM

I agree. If the UV is there to protect the XA10 lens, you do not need it with the WD mounted.

If you need filters with the WD (no filter threads as I understand it) consider clamp-on holders. The Cokin system with the universal ring might work (but I've not tried it).

Allan Black · October 12th, 2012, 02:57 PM

I've got Canon WD-H72/43 wide angle convertors on all my A1, A1S and HV20 and HV40 cameras, obviously I think they're great, I don't take them off :)

What first impressed me was the great colours through them. Those bigger lens are heavy on the front of your cam,
so you'll need to re-balance it on your tripod.

I have a thin strip of white adhesive tape on the lower left side of my A1/S cams and I balanced the camera with the heavy WD-H72 lens
on it, on my tripod. Then I marked the corresponding position on that tape, so I can quickly set the rig up.

Correct, they don't have a front thread for filters, but they could have provision for a lens hood. I've made cardboard hoods for the A1/S cams
but wind can be a problem.

It seems to me the front glass has a tough protective coating, but I'm always careful and use a blower brush to remove sticky airborne microgrit
before I run the cleaning cloth. Always do this at home before you go outdoors, by then it's too late :(

Cheers.

October 11th, 2012, 06:16 PM	#1
Noam Osband Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia, United States Posts: 163	With the WD-H58W, is my Tiffen UV filter superfluous? I bought a Tiffen UV filter to go on my XA10 to protect the lens. I am going to buy the Canon WD-H58W wide angle for the camera. Does that render my Tiffen superfluous when I am using the wide angle? Is there any reason to keep it on and put the wide angle on over it? Moreover, is it possible to put a polarizer over the wide angle to protect it? From the photos it appears the answer is no.....

October 11th, 2012, 09:43 PM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: With the WD-H58W, is my Tiffen UV filter superfluous? Yes, you will not need or want the UV filter when using the wide lens. I don't believe the lens you are buying has filter threads, so no, I don't think you can use a filter on the lens, but I could be wrong.

October 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Re: With the WD-H58W, is my Tiffen UV filter superfluous? I agree. If the UV is there to protect the XA10 lens, you do not need it with the WD mounted. If you need filters with the WD (no filter threads as I understand it) consider clamp-on holders. The Cokin system with the universal ring might work (but I've not tried it). __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

October 12th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Re: With the WD-H58W, is my Tiffen UV filter superfluous? I've got Canon WD-H72/43 wide angle convertors on all my A1, A1S and HV20 and HV40 cameras, obviously I think they're great, I don't take them off :) What first impressed me was the great colours through them. Those bigger lens are heavy on the front of your cam, so you'll need to re-balance it on your tripod. I have a thin strip of white adhesive tape on the lower left side of my A1/S cams and I balanced the camera with the heavy WD-H72 lens on it, on my tripod. Then I marked the corresponding position on that tape, so I can quickly set the rig up. Correct, they don't have a front thread for filters, but they could have provision for a lens hood. I've made cardboard hoods for the A1/S cams but wind can be a problem. It seems to me the front glass has a tough protective coating, but I'm always careful and use a blower brush to remove sticky airborne microgrit before I run the cleaning cloth. Always do this at home before you go outdoors, by then it's too late :( Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; October 12th, 2012 at 06:29 PM. Reason: made it clearer.