what filter for my first "L" Lens

[RLPhoto]

B&W MRC UV filters on all my glass. They're superb.

Of course they're are some who believe the lens hood will save they're front element. Its true to an extent, but what happens if you covering a cycling event in which a stone was hurled directly into your front element. Which in my case broke my UV filter but I unscrewed it and continued shooting that day. Yes, that stone would have destroyed my lovely 24L's front element but B&W saved the day. ;D

 

[Razor2012]

B+W XS-Pro on all my lenses...the best.

 

[Sony]

People talking a bout B&W and Hoya. I use Tiffens and Canons, are they good, Neuro?

Not as good as B+W and the high end Hoya filters. Canon UV are actually OEM'd by Tiffen. I wouldn't use them.

Thanks! Neuro.

 

[7enderbender]

Good evening all,

i will say hi as I'm not new just this is my first post.

wondering what filters people use to protect there lenses if any...

I'm really undecided on what type of filter i need i have just purchased the 17-40 L so i know i need a 77mm filter and i know i need a top quality one as there would be no point putting cheap glass in front of it..

so what do you guys and girls do?


any help appreciated.

thanks

I put B+W clear (007M) filters on all my lenses. I see absolutely zero impact on the images and they are for protection only. The coating on these is obviously so good to not degrade the pictures and the build quality is outstanding. They don't get stuck in the filter thread like cheaper filters do and they provide a 100% seal.

There is a normal and slim version available. The slim I put on my 24-105 for the wide angle.

UV filters I use only on my film camera. Not necessary for digital since the sensors already have that build in.

 

[ajd2k8]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-b-w-77mm-010-mrc-uv-sh-filter/p1013323

is this a good one its the one i have ordered?

 

[RLPhoto]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-b-w-77mm-010-mrc-uv-sh-filter/p1013323

is this a good one its the one i have ordered?

Thats the same filter I use on my 50L. Its great.

 

[7enderbender]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-b-w-77mm-010-mrc-uv-sh-filter/p1013323

is this a good one its the one i have ordered?

Thats the same filter I use on my 50L. Its great.

I prefer these for digital:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475494-REG/B_W_66_1001704_72mm_Natural_Clear_Multi_Resistant.html

 

[RLPhoto]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-b-w-77mm-010-mrc-uv-sh-filter/p1013323

is this a good one its the one i have ordered?

Thats the same filter I use on my 50L. Its great.

I prefer these for digital:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/475494-REG/B_W_66_1001704_72mm_Natural_Clear_Multi_Resistant.html

Another excellent choice. I shoot film sometimes so I tend to buy the UV filter. ;D

 

[ajd2k8]

I shoot film sometimes so itll be good for me.

 

[Razor2012]

F-Pro & Digital Pro are 5mm wide
Slim-Line are 3mm
XS-Pro are 3.4
All with front threads except for Slim-Line

 

[Loswr]

F-Pro & Digital Pro are 5mm wide
Slim-Line are 3mm
XS-Pro are 3.4
All with front threads except for Slim-Line

I prefer the XS-Pro to the slim, the lack of front threads means you must use the slip-on cap that comes with the filter.

Regarding clear vs. UV, for a dSLR there is really no difference, so get whichever is cheaper for you (it varies by vendor and geography, and by diameter sometimes).

 

[ajd2k8]

Well this is my first L lens so I'm just scared of dropping it .. Never dropped a lens but if I'm going to it will be the L lol!

 

[Loswr]

Well this is my first L lens so I'm just scared of dropping it .. Never dropped a lens but if I'm going to it will be the L lol!

Honestly, if you drop the lens a filter will almost certainly not help.

 

[jdramirez]

I use long hoods for protection.

Do you find that works well with ultrawide lenses? :

I have a tulip for my walk around, but it isn't very wide. The 24-105 on a crop is what it is. I'll have to think of what I will do when I cross that bridge.

 

[jdramirez]

Dont use any filter, problem solved.

Only those rich enough to buy another glass without even hurting his pocket don't use filters and hoods. If you're that guy, then good for you. For most of us, it's better safe than sorry.

Another thing, I only use HOYA and B+W UV filters since they're the best ones available where I'm staying.

I have an insurance policy without a deductible that costs me 46 bucks a year and it protects my gear if I destroy it accidentally. So protection isn't just for the super rich.

 

[jdramirez]

Well this is my first L lens so I'm just scared of dropping it .. Never dropped a lens but if I'm going to it will be the L lol!

Honestly, if you drop the lens a filter will almost certainly not help.

I've seen pictures of shattered uv filters and the lens is unharmed... so it can help...

 

[howwon]

I do not use any filters on my 70-200 f/4L IS lens. I like using the lens hood to protect the front element.

 

[EvaCasado]

If you want to keep sharpness B+W is the only one you should ever buy.

 

[verysimplejason]

Dont use any filter, problem solved.

Only those rich enough to buy another glass without even hurting his pocket don't use filters and hoods. If you're that guy, then good for you. For most of us, it's better safe than sorry.

Another thing, I only use HOYA and B+W UV filters since they're the best ones available where I'm staying.

I have an insurance policy without a deductible that costs me 46 bucks a year and it protects my gear if I destroy it accidentally. So protection isn't just for the super rich.

So you mean that they will give you a new gear if it just had dust or some very minor scratch in the lens even if it's not destroyed? That's great if it is so. Some L lenses needs filter to complete its weather sealing or offer at least some kind of weather sealing.

 

[Sitting Elf]

Well this is my first L lens so I'm just scared of dropping it .. Never dropped a lens but if I'm going to it will be the L lol!

Honestly, if you drop the lens a filter will almost certainly not help.

I've seen pictures of shattered uv filters and the lens is unharmed... so it can help...

Happened to me with my 24-105L at Disneyworld a couple of years ago. Lens fell off the baby stroller, and the filter (B+W) shattered. No damage to the lens! Of course the people near me were ready to call an ambulance until I realized that only the filter broke!

Dropped lenses.... "There are those that "have".. and those that "will""