Re: Multicoated filter on a single-coated lens

[Alin Flaider]

Paul wrote:

PS> Let's say I mount a top-end multicoated (B+W or Pentax) -010 UV filter to a
PS> single-coated lens. How much will the filter improve flare resistance?

  Bad news: filters, multicoated or not, can only add to flare. It's a
question of light transmission; no filter and generally no element
addition in an optical path will improve this factor in order to
reduce flare. 

  Servus, Alin


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