THIS is why you should always use a UV filter

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I've had my 17-40 f/4 L for a while now and have been using a HOYA UV filter on it most of the time. When I got my 70-200 f/2.8 L I moved the filter to that becuase it's worth more (almost twice the price and it's my fav lens, use it more than anything else).

Turns out that was a bit of a mistake. I always use a hood on my 70-200 so it's well protected so I moved the UV filter off, was planning to move it onto m 17-40 but didn't get around to it.

Got a lovely big scratch on the front of my 17-40 now :razz:

Looks like quite a deep one too:

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Looks like i'm gonna have to get it recoated. Sucks :(
 
I do have insurance, got Photoguard. Might give them a ring and claim on it.
 
who ever did that must of noticed! maybe the just didnt tell ya!
 
:bonk:i just took mine of today after everyone going on about not needed...
 
I`m just careful with expensive stuff.
 
do you use lens caps? just curious to know how you managed this if you keep the lens cap on when not using:shrug:(obviously without knowing)
 
I'm really carefull with my kit, I always use front and rear lens caps, have never lost one and will never put a lens back in my bag without caps on. Dunno how I managed to scratch my 17-40, never damaged any of my kit in the slightest before.
 
does it actually make any difference to the images though?
 
who? said:
does it actually make any difference to the images though?
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NO! YES!.......it has been thrashed to death afore........:lol:
 
I have had 2 skylight filters broken/scratched over the years, both saved the lens though, I'd argree they are worth the investment. Wayne
 
AndyBorzi said:
Think he may have meant the scratch not the filter... I maybe wrong though.
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Hmmmm.........never thought about that............:coat:


:D
 
The scratch could cause problems at higher apertures (like f/11 and above). I've not noticed anything yet though.
 
For clarity:wave:, I did mean the scratch.
 
You could always get the damaged section changed at a repair shop ie fixation, lehmanns. Should only be about £150.

Better check your excess on your policy if you go by insurance and see if they'll let you know the damage now come renewel time.
 
ouch!!!! That must have hurt... :(
 
Ouch!! If nothing else it'll hurt it's resale value, glad the photos haven't been affected so far though!
 
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