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I'm sure this has be covered before and I did try to search but kept getting 'Server Errors'!

So, my expensive lens has arrived and I'd like to know how best to protect the front glass from scratching etc. I used to use a Skylight filter but that was in my 35mm film days!

Cheers

John
 
This has been covered to death
Its up to you
I have them on some times
But some people like it pure and dont bother
Some say its a must

It can cause flare or loss of image quality

So expensive filters are a must


Apart from specialist ones like polarizers that you put on temporarily
 
brad131987 said:
This has been covered to death
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I guessed right :lol:

The only reason I asked rather than just getting a skylight filter was because I noticed some traders are selling a crystal clear glass with protection as its role.

Is that progress? Hence my post.

Thanks :)
 
If you really must put another piece of glass in front of your expensive lens, make it a good one.

Such as the B&W XS-Pro or Hoya Pro-1

Personally I prefer using the lens hood for protection.
 
If your getting one go for the likes of hoya
But ive only brought second hand
And depending on the size of filter you need the price is quiet alot
Try ebay first
Hope you get one you like
 
Never bother with another piece of glass in front of my really expensive glass that the manufacturer has probably spent 1000's of pounds getting right for the quaulity thats needed.
I ALWAyS use a hood, not just to stop flare but to protect the lens.

Only time to put another peice of glass is if you where in situation where stones or something could fly then hit the lens front, even then there is nothing to say that the extra glass will not break and scratch the lens front anyways.

Just my 2 cents
 
Why spend hundreds of pounds on a decent lens and then put a £30 piece of glass in front of it...................:cuckoo:
 
Thanks guys, I wouldn't put cheap glass in front of a lens costing £1700 so don't mind spending a few quid to get it right :)

I used to photograph motor racing and rallying in the days when you could get so close to the track, you'd get splattered with mud or even chippings!

Thanks for the answers, I'm sure you've likely answered the same question many time!

Cheers

John
 
I'm with the 'don't spoil the ship with a ha'peth of tar' bunch- another two surfaces to collect gunk and reflect light. If you're likely get a knock then let a hood take it.
 
buxtonmick said:
I'm with the 'don't spoil the ship with a ha'peth of tar' bunch- another two surfaces to collect gunk and reflect light. If you're likely get a knock then let a hood take it.
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I agree I always use lens hoods..............:)
 
Some lenses, and cameras, seem to take filters better than others. I had a Canon 100-400 L and with a Hoya Pro1 filter on it was very soft whereas without it was spot on with my 7D and 5D2. It was so bad with the filter on I was on the verge of sending my 7D back.

I now just use the hoods for protection and haven't had any problems so far. If I'm going to be shooting in very adverse conditions, such as rain or dusty areas and specially by the sea, then I will put a filter on to be on the safe side but it's not very often I use them.
 
Thanks for the advice - it really has been a long time :) I'll be a purist and resist the extra glass :)
 
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