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To Use a UV Filter or Not. ⇒

   10 July 2007, early morning

I think putting filters in front of expensive lens is a waste of money. The front element on most lenses is quite durable.

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  1. I always have a UV filter on. Durable or not, the thought of scratching a lens makes my inner child’s lip get all quivery and tears start filling his eyes.

    by Ben on July 10 2007, 9:38 am   #

  2. I usually have one on my 17-40mm f/4 L, which is my most expensive lens, but this is mostly because it came with a very expensive B+W filter. I haven’t bought one for my 85mm lens. I think people underestimate how tough a lens is. Of course, when a rock flies out of nowhere and scuffs my lens 85mm lens, I’ll have to rewrite this comment.

    by ramanan on July 10 2007, 9:45 am   #

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