carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

I don't use filter .

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Both good options. Get the middle-level filter in the brand. Tiffen, Hoya and others have at least three levels of quality. The cheapest do not have good enough coating to prevent some degradation. The top levels cost $80-150 and are really great, but way beyond our needs. There is a middle level that has good and has excellent multi-coating. For Hoya it is called HMC.

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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Like you I had a filter definitely save the front element. Well worth the investment. There are times I don't use one but that is the exception not the rule.

pahtspix

Hoya is a well recognized brand of all kinds of filters, and my suggestion to you would to be to get two MC (multicoated) UV filters of the sizes you need for each lens..IE the filter size required will be a number representing its size in mm as you look at the front of the lens, such as 52; 58; 62; 67; 72 or 77.. The filters go up in price as the size go up. An honest place to by them would be: http://www.bhphotovideo.com or http://www.adorama.com Both are located in NYC, and have VERY high consumer ratings! I suggest you place these filters on your lenses and do not take them off..You will only have to clean the outside of the filter occasionally with a microfiber cloth, like you use for eyeglasses!Some may disagree that they degrade the image, but I've never seen that happen to me, and I've been shooting as a professional and an amateur since 1975. I do howver remove them if I am going to place a different type of filter on the lens, such as a polarizer, which may be your NEXT purchase. and then take it off and replace the UV filter when you are done using the polarizer (or other filter)!! Good Luck!..PAHTSPIX

photon38

In my naive amateur thinking, I think of filters as correctional or effect mediums.
One of the best lens protectors was the purpose made cap a good lens manufacturer would supply.
The strap the camera hangs from, around the neck also helps.
Ok, just kidding a little😁😁

RonM12 Loc: Washington State

I use B+W filters,they are not cheap, but are good quality. My 02 cents worth. Good luck.

tstar

I once dropped a $1200 Contax 28-85 when it rolled off the back ledge in an SUV, on tarmac in a parking lot. I had an 82mm sunpak filter on it. It shattered and the rim was warped slightly, but no harm was done to the front element. Could have been a very expensive lesson!

tstar

I should also mention I look for used b&w, Zeiss or Contax filters from KEH or B&H. The glass in these is probably as good as or better than that in most lenses. You can save a bundle buying used in ex or ex+ condition.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

heliopan or b+w are the best out there.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

For the absolute best filters and these beat Lee filters as well.
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