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    FILTER TYPES

    Dec 31, 2020 2 minutes

    Filters come in two main formats: round filters that screw onto the filter thread of your lens, and square/rectangular slot-in filters that attach via a holder. Each type has its pros and cons.

    One of the main reasons to use threaded filters is to protect the glass front element of your lens; far better to pick up a scratch on a replaceable filter than on the lens itself.

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