07-08-2011, 08:56 PM
A good filter is around £20 providing you get the right one. Even Hoya HD, which is top end, isn't anywhere near €100 at any common size.
While a lens hood can provide some protection, it isn't complete and I have a scratched lens to show for it. Having said that, I still don't always use a filter...
While a lens hood can provide some protection, it isn't complete and I have a scratched lens to show for it. Having said that, I still don't always use a filter...
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