Latest about Lens Filters
Image quality purists will tell you otherwise, but this is why I use a UV filter on all of my lenses
Do UV filters really do anything? Here's why a good one shouldn't affect your images at all!
I’ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect
DIY This popular YouTuber 3D-printed an unusual filter that creates spinning, shaped bokeh
The best diffusion filters in 2025: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style
Circular polarizers are fantastic, but dark. This new filter lets in more light than most – and is made to be used with gloves
NEWS The PolarPro Arctic CP is a high-transmission circular polarizing filter that's designed to still work with gloves
The best solar filters for your camera in 2025: photograph the sun safely
buying guide A special type of neutral density for your camera is an essential purchase if you want to photograph the solar eclipse
The best variable ND filters in 2025: fader filters for videography and photography
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too
The best close-up filters in 2025: macro photography on a budget
Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices
The best astrophotography filters in 2025: the best light pollution filters and more
Updated Looking to capture the sky at night? These are the best filters to reduce light pollution and enhance the stars
