gwilliams6 wrote:
I guess you just dont shoot enough in enough situations. NO lens hood can protect from direct intrusion from flying debris, grit, sand, etc. that can scratch and/or etch your unprotected front lens element, even fully coated front lens elements.
I know this from decades of real-world experience. I use both my lens hoods and my protective filters, far more effective than just lens hoods alone. Just a fact.
Cheers and best to you.
Why I use the caps I posted...no glass...full protection.