Non filter gal debating getting filter for Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM - thoughts?

[Bethany]

Ok, that was a lot to cram into the title but hope I got my point across. I KNOW filters are a personal choice. I personally chose not to use them mainly because I never felt a need for them.

My next purchase will be the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM and through all of my research one of the biggest gripes about this lens is the lack of weather seal and the constant dust that gets inside. From what I understand, a filter should help in this case. B&H recommends this filter below for $50

Hoya
77mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Multi-Coated Glass FilterIn your experience and/or opinion, what do you think? Is the filter needed for this lens? If so, is this the one to go with or are there other options that would work better?

Thanks!!

[Jon]

Well - in the Hoya line you want the S-HMC or HD, not the lesser HMC multicoating; personally, I use B+W MRC filters across the board.

[Bethany]

Well - in the Hoya line you want the S-HMC or HD, not the lesser HMC multicoating; personally, I use B+W MRC filters across the board.

Oh boy. I'm going to try and find a filter 101 page. This is all greek to me :oops: Thanks for your feedback!

[Jon]

Oh boy. I'm going to try and find a filter 101 page. This is all greek to me :oops: Thanks for your feedback!That'd be here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807555).