09-03-2010, 04:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-03-2010, 04:55 PM by Brightcolours.)
[quote name='popo' timestamp='1283531672' post='2463']
I used to think that too. Stopped using them once I found it caused flare in night shots. But I changed my mind again when a swan pecked the front of my brand new EF_S 15-85 leaving two small but visible marks on it. The hood was no use in that case. So now I use Hoya HMC UV(0) or UV© in wildlife cases. UV(N) coating doesn't seem as good at anti-reflection and seems to introduce a slight colour cast.
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Are you sure they wont normally clean off with lens cleaning fluid? They probably will...
Of course, nothing wrong using protective filters when there is actually something to protect against.
I used to think that too. Stopped using them once I found it caused flare in night shots. But I changed my mind again when a swan pecked the front of my brand new EF_S 15-85 leaving two small but visible marks on it. The hood was no use in that case. So now I use Hoya HMC UV(0) or UV© in wildlife cases. UV(N) coating doesn't seem as good at anti-reflection and seems to introduce a slight colour cast.
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Are you sure they wont normally clean off with lens cleaning fluid? They probably will...
Of course, nothing wrong using protective filters when there is actually something to protect against.