High-End Lenses - "Neutral" UV Filters???

[dw1]

<p>I am purchasing the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZF Distagon T*. Will be used on<br>

my F5, film only. I'm debating which UV filter matches best with the Zeiss<br>

optics, in terms of neutrality (ie., not affecting color, contrast, sharpness).<br>

I use the Hoya MC's for my Nikon lenses and they seem to be fairly neutral,<br>

but I've never compared it to any other filters. So, since Zeiss is optically<br>

different than Nikon, I just wanted to gather some Observations on what<br>

high-end lens owners are using:</p>

<p>Q - Which high-end UV filter is the most "NEUTRAL" for high-end optics?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p> </p>

[cpj]

<p>This is a two-part answer:<br>

1. I've been shooting professionally since the 1960s and never noticed an "optical" difference in filters, just scratch prone ones, or mechanical fit problems with screw threads not going all the way on, etc.</p>

<p>2. If you are buying a filter, get one with the lens manufacturer's name on it, even if it is $10 more because no lens manufacturer wants his lens to get a bad name because of a poorly matched filter.</p>

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[eric friedemann]

<p>1. Like CPeter, I can't tell the difference between high-end, coated protection filters.</p>

<p>2. I don't think there is a 58mm Zeiss protection filter.</p>

<p>3. I still shoot Nikon's L37c UV filters on my digital Nikons; but if you want a "NEUTRAL" filter, how about Nikon's 58mm Clear NC Glass Filter- its coated, its made of excellent glass and its as neutral as you'll get:</p>

<p> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121295-REG/Nikon_2483_58mm_Clear_NC_Glass.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121295-REG/Nikon_2483_58mm_Clear_NC_Glass.html</a></p>

[eric friedemann]

<p>1. Like CPeter, I can't tell the difference between high-end, coated protection filters.</p>

<p>2. I don't think there is a 58mm Zeiss protection filter.</p>

<p>3. I still shoot Nikon's L37c UV filters on my digital Nikons; but if you want a "NEUTRAL" filter, how about Nikon's 58mm Clear NC Glass Filter- its coated, its made of excellent glass and its as neutral as you'll get:</p>

<p> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121295-REG/Nikon_2483_58mm_Clear_NC_Glass.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121295-REG/Nikon_2483_58mm_Clear_NC_Glass.html</a></p>

[jody_stowitts]

<p>Heliopan or B+W! They're brass, and IMO are less likely to get stuck. Also told by someone "in the know" to not get the super duper multi coated one because they are harder to clean than the regular coated ones. If you insist on "same name" filter there's probably no difference because they probably contract with Schott for the glass anyway.</p>