If you’re not using filters then you’re missing out on a world of fun you could be having with your photography. There’s all sorts of weird and wonderful filters out there that can radically change your images, from star filters producing five-point star flare patterns in portraits to the best circular polarizers which can cut out scattered light for deeper blue skies and to cut down on glare.
The first thing to know is filters come in two different types – the circular type that screws directly into the front filter thread of your lens, and the square variety which requires a dedicated filter folder to be attached to the front of your lens before they can be slotted into place.
