DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I'm not making a proclamation,just stating that there are many opinions! I use them at certain times more to keep junk,salt,etc,if the conditions are irregular. I carry cleaning equipment in my bag. If I get truly concerned about protecting my filter ring, I'll screw a filter step ring on with no filter.

I am considering this,however,for my 200-500. Nice coating,anti-static,easy clean. Got to do some soul searching...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1208872-REG/sigma_afj9e0_95mm_clear_glass_ceramic.htm

stevetassi

Get good quality clear filters not UV. The hood is also a good protection device.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

My response was more "uh oh" and an eye roll. Also throw in mirrorless v DSLR, Canon v Nikon, jpeg v raw, cheap tripod v RRS.....

You get the picture....

katastrofa Loc: London, UK

I swear, I wasn't trolling :) I'm genuinely confused.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I would highly recommend using both a filter and a hood. I use both at all times whenever possible. I'd suggest purchasing the lens hood specifically made for the individual lens. When it comes to filters, I only use B&W. I prefer an absolutely clear filter for normal use, no UV. YMMV. Best of luck.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

. we know, just been there and done that...

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Not talking about trolling at all,just noting that some topics are very popular! Ask what you will at any time and be comfortable about it,just ignore some of us dopes from time to time!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

BTW, I always use a hood for light and protection in the brush. I don't believe the manufactures would throw in a hood just for the heck of it.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I just crashed my camera (1st time in over 60 years). It destroyed my sun shade $19.95 and my uv filter $56.99 and saved my lens. I will continue to use both. Soon to be delivered from B & H.

agillot

apparently all modern lenses have a lens coating that take care of UV , the only reason you would use a uv filter is glass protection .

davidwing

I suggest that you always use a sun shield/hood with mirror-lens. I eliminated a white overcast causing low contrast on pictures by using a long (8 inch) dark sleeve to reduce pickup from wide-angle light that sneaks through.

leftj Loc: Texas

Your hood saved your lens. You're fortunate that the destroyed uv filter didn't damage your lens.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

LOL! At least one in every crowd!

gessman Loc: Colorado

Why stop with filters? Why not just go ahead and get some inflatable bags to put 'em in and then put that inside a padded box of some kind, bubble wrap, and get a dolly to tote 'em around with. At nearly 50 years I've not scratched, dropped, or otherwise broken a lens and it's not from a lack of use and exposure. Use the lens, commit to being careful, and enjoy the best out of 'em you can get by shielding out extraneous light with hoods and don't put anything between your subject and your lens that might have a quirky effect that diminishes the quality of your images unless you don't care about quality. There's enough evidence in both cases. If you're a klutz or prone to stumble or drop stuff, you can't get enough protection, insurance, whatever. If you're not, you don't need it. Somewhere down the road you may drop and break a lens. Consider that part of the cost of all the pleasure you will get and write it off. If you do it too often, maybe you should switch to woodworking as a hobby. If you're a pro just see it as a tax break and cost of doing business. People get so hung up on this subject they can't relax and enjoy it. If you're that afraid you're going to hurt something, go do something else.