On Dec 7, 2006, at 12:48 AM, Patrick Genovese wrote: >>> It's hard to find a filter that is as flare resistant as the lens. > > I agree with you 100% on that argument in fact I sometimes take the > filter off when shooting in situations where flare is likely to be a > problem (e.g. backlit situations). OTOH having some protection for the > front element allows me to leave the lens in the camera bag (shoulder > bag) without the lens cap and simply rely on the lens hood to provide > some physical separation. > > Ok a $100 filter is not exactly disposable but its a much lower risk > than a lens. I have some SMC filters and have used them in this > method for ages and have never damaged a filter.
For the DA14, I use an Op-Tech hood-hat stretched over the lens hood in my bag rather than a filter. Good protection and no filter to cause flare. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
