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11/29/2006 09:22:15 PM · #1
Hey

I've just purchased the canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens and i'm looking to get a 67mm UV filter (mostly for protection if i'm honest!).

I've heard Hoya mentioned a fair few times, are they the best brand? Obviously now i've spent so much money on the lens itself I want a fairly decent piece of glass to stick over the front of it to do it justice! :oP

Any advice would be welcome

Thanks
11/29/2006 09:58:26 PM · #2
Originally posted by dewdodesign:

Any advice would be welcome


Skip the UV filter.
11/29/2006 10:33:32 PM · #3
and go with what exactly?
11/29/2006 10:35:06 PM · #4
nothing
11/29/2006 10:35:52 PM · #5
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

nothing


yep
11/29/2006 11:03:36 PM · #6
You wanted to have a protection for your lens...
If memory serves me right, Canon has a range of Protective filters.
They are not UV filters though they look the same.
11/29/2006 11:08:37 PM · #7
I would vote for nothing over the lens and the hood attached - makes great protection for the glass surface.
11/29/2006 11:12:44 PM · #8
The pros and cons of having an extra piece of glass in front of the lens topic had been discussed over and over again, but I still firmly believe that there is a place for these "protection" filters. I always use a UV filter as protection "shield" when I shoot at beaches, on boats or when I go trekking - I think the coating on lens is not indestructable (cant think of a better term, lol)
11/29/2006 11:19:52 PM · #9
The hood is the best protection you can get.

IF you plan on taking it to somewhere "rough" I'd go with a cheaper "protection" filter. Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood.
11/29/2006 11:20:38 PM · #10
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood.

Leroy - not even with cheese?
11/29/2006 11:23:27 PM · #11
Originally posted by crayon:

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Otherwise. go naked, or with the hood.

Leroy - not even with cheese?


Cheese is good for the front element. :-P



Let's not forget this valuable alternative though.

11/29/2006 11:48:07 PM · #12
lol thanks for that - i'll bear it in mind :oP
11/30/2006 12:47:56 AM · #13
I seen references to hoods made from softer materials like rubber or such. Seems like a good idea for macro photography.

Anyone use these to protect a lens?
11/30/2006 02:14:15 AM · #14
Before you go sticking some piece of glass over your lens, read this.
11/30/2006 02:21:13 AM · #15
Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Before you go sticking some piece of glass over your lens, read this.

And THAT is a good reason why you should invest in expensive(aka good) filters if you're going to use one!
11/30/2006 02:28:14 AM · #16
I use CPL all the time..
11/30/2006 02:32:15 AM · #17
what is CPL?
11/30/2006 02:39:27 AM · #18
CPL = circular polarizer
11/30/2006 02:43:38 AM · #19
Originally posted by Spazmo99:

CPL = circular polarizer


What he said. I don't own any UV filters either. The hood is enough protection from scratching and I don't live near any oceans so salt spray and sand aren't really issues for me.
11/30/2006 03:00:23 AM · #20
sounds like it's pretty conclusive then!!

At least this way I save some money that i can put towards my next new lens.... ;o)
11/30/2006 04:00:48 PM · #21
I've heard the arguments for and against. Personally, I do have a filter on the front of most of my lenses (but I don't try to convince people that don't that they should... horses for courses).

Hoya is a good brand, so if you are going to put a UV filter on your lens, it's a good choice. Hoya have several grades of filter, particularly for UV, I'd go with the higher grades (multi-coated) not their vanilla grade.
11/30/2006 04:20:08 PM · #22
due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend?
11/30/2006 04:24:36 PM · #23
Originally posted by Mephisto:

due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend?


Unless you have sand or some other course grime on your lens, cleaning it with a soft cloth won't harm it.

For the course stuff like sand, blow it off first.

FWIW, I've used lenses at the beach for years and have never had a scratch due to sand.
11/30/2006 04:26:07 PM · #24
Originally posted by dewdodesign:

sounds like it's pretty conclusive then!!

At least this way I save some money that i can put towards my next new lens.... ;o)


Yeah, those other L lenses you are gonna want, you need to start saving all ya can... :-)
11/30/2006 04:28:48 PM · #25
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by Mephisto:

due to my current location (iceland) i'm often taking photos under stormy, rainy and cold conditions, so that i have to clean my lense from to time from water drops/snow. does it damage the glass, if you do that too often?
i have a uv-filter (hama)infront of the glass, but read about the disadvantages of filters, so what would you recommend?


Unless you have sand or some other course grime on your lens, cleaning it with a soft cloth won't harm it.

For the course stuff like sand, blow it off first.

FWIW, I've used lenses at the beach for years and have never had a scratch due to sand.


thanks,dude! so i guess i should screw off some filters now...;)
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