i dont use them and cant see any real benefit in permanently fitting another piece of glass in front of a perfectly good lens.
the only reason i can think of is that a filter provides some kind of protection f the front element. instead, i use a lens hood and never ve a problem for years.
Try that when there are salt sprays that is going onto your front element...
must agree that in harsh environment, it is prudent to put on a filter, but again, the purpose is more for protection than enhancing the final image.
thinking back, i am extremely lucky that my lens managed fine for 8 days in a boat in maldives in 2004. my tokina 20-35 (my primary lens f the trip ve no filter and hood). a polariser was on my sigma 28-35.
Lucky you... I'd rather risk the filter... :bsmilie:
i didnt risk anything.
really, it jus didnt occur to me that i should put on a filter when shooting under harsh condition.
will make sure a filter is on my lens on my next fishing trip.
Although i use a $850 lens... but i cannot bear to spent $80 on a B+W UV filter... though many times i wanted to buy just just can't bear to...
Although i use a $850 lens... but i cannot bear to spent $80 on a B+W UV filter... though many times i wanted to buy just just can't bear to...
Although i use a $850 lens... but i cannot bear to spent $80 on a B+W UV filter... though many times i wanted to buy just just can't bear to...
is hoya really that bad? lol i just got my hoya hmc for my lenses now after reading this post feels like i should be regretting lol..
Piangx. i set eyes on Hoya HMC UV liaox i think $26.
B+W one is REALLY too much lar.
anyway, im just getting it for my prosumer only. not willing to invest THAT much on it.