Which filter for my 17-55?

I recently lost the Hoya filter I had for my 17-55, and am planning to get a B+W to replace it. Which of these 2 would you get?

B+W 77mm UVA (Ultra Violet) Haze MRC Filter #010

B+W 65-070156 77mm UVA Haze Filter #010

If you're going to put a filter on it go for broke or don't bother.

Well whatever or whichever brand you decide on consider the below reputable folks for the best pricing:

http://maxsaver.net/BW​-UV-Haze-Filter.aspx

http://maxsaver.net/Ho​ya-UV-Filter.aspx

If you can beat there pricing please let me know ?

Regards,

Why get a UV filter? If you want protection get a protective filter.

If you must get a "protection" filter, get the multi-coated one. That's the "MRC" in B+W.

Read all the previous postings here about using a protection filter. There's even a sticky at the top of this forum.

If you don't already have it, I'd suggest you get the lens hood first. It will do far more to protect your lens than a filter ever could.

And, if it were me, I'd want a Circular Polarizer first. It's generally a more useful filter, altho more expensive.

OTOH, I've heard and read that the 17-55, in particular, is one of those lenses that over time can pick up dust inside. I don't know, though, if putting a filter on it will help seal it better (apparently a filter will help seal some lenses better, such as the 17-40/4L).

You shouldn't need a more expensive "slim" filter with that lens. 17mm just isn't all that wide on crop and B+W filters are pretty slim to begin with.

Sdiver2489 wrote in post #12206006
Why get a UV filter? If you want protection get a protective filter.

Is there a protective B+W filter that has MRC? Forgive my ignorance here.

why put a piece of glass of 100$ in front of a 1200$ lens?

Sdiver2489 wrote in post #12206006
Why get a UV filter? If you want protection get a protective filter.

You're right that a DSLR already has a built in UV filter, so it's not necessary to add one... However...

If you want B+W, the closest thing they make is a UV filter.

Some other manufacturers are offering clear/protective filters. Including some that have multi-coatings. I don't use them so can't really suggest anything specific.

It's almost unnoticible difference between a UV and/or haze/skylight and clear.

sebmour wrote in post #12206072
why put a piece of glass of 100$ in front of a 1200$ lens?

Because I have a 4 month old and a 5 year old that I'm always taking pictures of, and I'd rather them accidentally wipe their hands on my $100 glass than my $1200 glass.

eaglefan wrote in post #12206066
Is there a protective B+W filter that has MRC? Forgive my ignorance here.

I sent you the links if you take the time to do a little research and get whatever or whichever brand you desire:

http://maxsaver.net …ion-MRC-Filter-F-PRO.aspx

Regards,

Silverfox1 wrote in post #12206087
I sent you the links if you take the time to do a little research and get whatever or whichever brand you desire:

http://maxsaver.net …ion-MRC-Filter-F-PRO.aspx

Regards,

Thanks Silverfox1, I'm definitely going to order from them instead. Great prices!

eaglefan wrote in post #12206084
Because I have a 4 month old and a 5 year old that I'm always taking pictures of, and I'd rather them accidentally wipe their hands on my $100 glass than my $1200 glass.

also keep yhe dust out once i purchase this lens im pairing it with the b+w uv mrc

amfoto1 wrote in post #12206078
You're right that a DSLR already has a built in UV filter, so it's not necessary to add one... However...

If you want B+W, the closest thing they make is a UV filter.

Some other manufacturers are offering clear/protective filters. Including some that have multi-coatings. I don't use them so can't really suggest anything specific.

It's almost unnoticible difference between a UV and/or haze/skylight and clear.

See link posted above for B+W Protective filter

+1 for B+W MRC from maxsavers

THANKS silverfox for the great link.anyway, is maxsavers reliable seller?