UV Filters in a 70-200 Lens L -

[jesusq]

Does any body recommends putting a UV Filter on a 70-200 2.8 Lens?

I just purchase the 70-200 2.8 L and was woundering if by protecting the front lens, Would I loose any quality on the picture?

[5 Type]

I think a B+W should do the trick.

[Whaler]

If you ask 4 photographers that question you'll get 6 differents answers. I do but, I screw on what is said to be good glass B & W.

[5 Type]

This thread might help you : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25472

[Groundworxs]

I have the same lens and 2 very good quality Nikon filters. Then I was informed by my photography teacher to remove them as it degrades the image even the best filters. So I now don't use them and I leave the lens hood on all time. In speaking with other photojournalists none of them has ever had an incident where damaged was caused and these guys are in the thick of things. So anyone who needs a used filter that has never been used (well on for 3 days I have 2)

Take good care
Tom D

[defordphoto]

I have read several threads on several forums where a simple UV filter has saved expensive glass. Also read some thread about a guy cleaning his L glass element and scratched it.

I have yet to see a thread showing/proving how filters 'degrade' images. Sure there's the theory that any glass you put in front of any lens degrades photo quality. Still have yet to see proof from any reliable source other than these photo-wives tales running around.

I use Canon UV's in front of all my glass.

[psk4363]

Hi,

I can only add to what others have said. A pro photographer friend of mine swears by the fact that filters degrade image quality but it takes guts to remove that small piece of 'insurance' in front of the lens.

I have the 70-200L 2.8 and to date I ain't had the guts .........one day though!

Cheers,
Barry

[Whaler]

"If you ask 4 photographers that question you'll get 6 differents answers. "

I told you. . . .

[Tapeman]

I leave filters on my lenses.

On occasion I'll remove a filter for a "special shot" especially when working with a tripod.

Buy high quality filters.

[Avarond]

Was in my local camera shop the other day and laying on the counter was a shattered UV glass. I said "that looks bad" and the girl behind the counter said yea but his "L" lense survived without a scratch.

The B&W Filter is on order with the Lens.

[dennykyser]

I cant see where this degrades any pictures. I am sure if you use a cheap filter it will but for that quality of lens, I say protect it.

When its long and white, wear protection.

[jesusq]

I just visited my local camera shop and they only had a Sun PaK 77mm filter. I had no other choice but to buy it. Does anyone have any feedback on this UV filter.

I'm new at photography and would like to experiment first with the UV filter. I know sooner or later I'm going to make a mistake and I hope it won't cost me no more than the $35 I paid for the UV.

In special occations, I will remove the UV Filter. But I will surely put it back when I'm done.

Thanks guys for all your posts. It has help me make up my mind.