Using Polarized or UV Lens Filters on Scopes?

[DocB]

Question for the masses:

Does any one use polarized or UV lens filters on their scope objective lens? Would there be any advantage to using either of these other than keeping the objective lens clean?

Thanks for the input.

DocB

 

[HARPERC]

I'd like to follow this.

 

[DocB]

Hellloooo... does anyone use these?

DocB

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I have only experience using them with camera lenses. I have wondered the same thing. It makes sense to me.

Steve

 

[DocB]

Seems to me it would be doable. I've been looking at M52x0.75 filters which will fit the objective on my Horus Falcon. I've found a B+W clear and UV filter on the big A which also has threads on the outer side so mounting a threaded lens cover would also be possible. Discovered that the Swarvo 50mm lens cover is also a M52x0.75 thread and would be a nice match for the Horus Falcon scope.

I'm pretty sure there will be a slight bit of light transmission loss with the UV or polarized filter, but if used in normal bright light situations I would think the difference wouldn't be noticed.

DocB

 

[Sully2]

Question for the masses:

Does any one use polarized or UV lens filters on their scope objective lens? Would there be any advantage to using either of these other than keeping the objective lens clean?

Thanks for the input.

DocB

Try it. You'll see why it dont work worth a damm. UV is one thing...polarizing another all together. You can stick a U filter on a scope and it may help you but leave the popularizing filter off.