saichiez wrote:
I have a feeling that using UV filters for protection is much like my use of condoms.
Both my girl friend and I are allergic to Latex, but we both know it's the best protection. So, for such events, I put on a sheepskin for me, a latex for protection, and a sheepskin for her.
The procedure provides comfort AND protection, much like using a UV filter (or other cheap filters). It gets the job done, but looking through them severely degrades the image.
Frankly, I prefer a screw in metal lens cap. Excellent protection as most cheap filters are... better in fact. Also does not fall off when you bump one of the pinch releases.
Protection that simply falls off is maddening and frustrating in either lens caps or condoms.
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