Lense Filter for protection on a Canon 24-70L

[jimchapin468]

What do you recommend in regards to a filter for a Canon 24-70L? I will be using it just to protect the front element. Thanks Jimmy

[blue_max]

Nothing at all or the best you can afford.

B&W mrc or Hoya Super hmc.

Graham

[csnudelman]

What do you recommend in regards to a filter for a Canon 24-70L? I will be using it just to protect the front element. Thanks Jimmy

I recommend, in regards to a filter for protection on your 24-70L, NO FILTER. I have that lens and ain't about to stick another piece of glass between my 20D and the subject. Use the lens hood that came with your lens.

[SkipD]

Ditto. I suggest NO FILTER for protection. The only time I use a filter on any lens is when I need it for some creative purpose.

The hood provided with the 24-70 provides all the protection you will need (assuming you USE the hood all the time) unless you decide to go out to take pictures in a sandstorm or some similar environment. Then you might want to protect the lens with a filter, knowing that you will probably be throwing the filter away.

[xuxu1]

If you shoot in extreme conditions then you might want to protect your lens(es) with a filter. Then use the best quality (as suggested above) filter(s) you can get. Otherwise i would´nt recommend to use a filter if not really necessary.

ED

[Dubsta]

Would the quality of the picture really suffer? I have a Hoya UN filter on mine, just in case it was to get scratched or something...but if it matter that much...it is coming off, except for when I use it in extreme conditions...

[csnudelman]

Would the quality of the picture really suffer?

It has to. It may not be noticeable without doing a 200X blowup and then again it may be noticeable as an 8"X10". But it HAS to make some difference.

[blue_max]

It may actually make an improvement with some lenses. :lol:

Graham

[darkdrakon]

I use the B&W mrc. I am a true beliver in filter use :-)

[csnudelman]

It may actually make an improvement with some lenses. :lol:

Graham

Example please.

[blue_max]

Example please.

My position is as hypothetical as yours.

Graham

[csnudelman]

My position is as hypothetical as yours.

Graham

Easy way out when you don't have a proper answer.

[Camo 757]

Only filter I use is a B + W thin MC UV on my 12-24 because the hood is small and the front element sticks out far. Otherwise I don't use one on any other lens.

[blue_max]

Easy way out when you don't have a proper answer.

My 'proper' answer was the second post. My tongue in cheek answer is the one we are discussing. I prefer to use one myself, because I can be careless. Whether it actually makes a 'real world' difference is more subjective.

If your exhaustive tests prove it makes a difference, I am sure you won't use one. You won't make me less careless and I am sure I won't change your opinion.

Graham

[csnudelman]

My 'proper' answer was the second post. My tongue in cheek answer is the one we are discussing. I prefer to use one myself, because I can be careless. Whether it actually makes a 'real world' difference is more subjective.

If your exhaustive tests prove it makes a difference, I am sure you won't use one. You won't make me less careless and I am sure I won't change your opinion.

Graham

You accusing me of having "exhaustive tests"?

[blue_max]

You accusing me of having "exhaustive tests"?

:lol:

I like Florida very much and spent three happy weeks touring around. Perhaps I can come and stay for a few months and we can do some – I'll bring my filter!

Graham