Michael E. Fryd wrote (edited): I recommend you rethink your reasoning before buying filters for protection. Using filters to protect your lens is seldom cost effective, and reduces image quality.
In most situations, I recommend you merely use a lens hood when shooting, and immediately put the lens cap on when you take the lens hood off. The Lens Hood provides protection against bumps to the front of the lens, and reduce flare. Flare will reduce image contrast. ALL filters reduce image quality (you are adding two additional air/glass boundaries). A good filter will only degrade the image a little bit, a bad filter can ruin an image. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- A good quality filter will not degrade the photo that your eye can see unless you are not using a hood in which case reflections may come in play. Hence use a Multi-Coated filter. Other than that, use a filter for a purpose. Uvs cut out UV, Sky warms very little, etc. Peter K * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
