Which protective filter 77mm?

[supersammy]

I need a new protective filter. Not bothered about uv etc. which ones are good? Cutrently have a Hoya pro 1. It seems fine but I want to I is if I'm missing out.

 

[Danny8oy]

Many here don't use filters for the simple reason you have a nice lens why put a £15 piece of cheap glass in front. If you want protection some like me use a lens hood.

 

[supersammy]

Many here don't use filters for the simple reason you have a nice lens why put a £15 piece of cheap glass in front. If you want protection some like me use a lens hood.

I use a hood on all but one of my lenses that doesn't have one. However some lenses are not weatherseales without. And the last time I used my wide angle I got over excited and walked into a tree. Branch not realising how close I was! So for idiots like me they are needed.

 

[kendo1]

This is worth a read:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html

 

[acetone]

Many here don't use filters for the simple reason you have a nice lens why put a £15 piece of cheap glass in front. If you want protection some like me use a lens hood.

Not all filters are a cheap bit of £15 glass , there are some VERY good ones out there, my personal choice for when condition warrant using one

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-b-w-77mm-mrc-uv-filter.htm