ScubaChuck
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Are lens protective filters necessary and if so, what is the best kind to get?
I live in Florida where there is lots of sand and and sea air.
I live in Florida where there is lots of sand and and sea air.
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Funny you say that. I literally had the very same issue with a NiSi protection filter for mu 600PF as Hoya did not make them in this diameter.I have had mixed experiences with Hoya filters. I had one where the metal spring clip came out of its spot and the end of the metal was resting on the front element of my 24-70 f2.8. I am not sure what the spring clip is called, but it is intended to keep the glass part of the filter in its mount.
No damage was done but I don;t have filters of that design any more, and I only use protective filters in sand and salt. My NiSi filters have all performed well.
As stated by a "few" here above is the use of protection filters a personal choice. I use protection filters as a simple grain of sand can give scratches on the front glass.Despite a "few" standing up for using filters I expect a poll would clarify relatively few actually use them often as distinct from never.
I agree a personal choice.As stated by a "few" here above is the use of protection filters a personal choice.