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Originally Posted by kenneth
As commented, it rather blows the idea, recommended by many to fit a UV filter on the front of the lens to protect the front element, out of the water if in fact UV burns away fungal growth. However, I for one will continue this practice as doing so saved a Nikon lens from expensive damage when it came in contact with rock on Scafell some years ago
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Not at all, in 'normal' use its not going to make any difference. But if a lens is affected by fungus
prolonged continual exposure to UV is meant to help kill the fungus off. If you tired that with the lens on the camera you'd burn holes in your shutter!!!