Just wanted to ask the 17-55 owners what if they use a UV filter and lens hood with their 17-55 IS? Do you use just a UV filter, just a lens hood, both or neither? 
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junji98 Member 142 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada More info | Dec 03, 2008 08:43 | #1 Just wanted to ask the 17-55 owners what if they use a UV filter and lens hood with their 17-55 IS? Do you use just a UV filter, just a lens hood, both or neither? Ed In Toronto
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SIMPLEPHOTOLT Senior Member 266 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Palmdale, CA More info | Dec 03, 2008 09:30 | #2 But i use the 24-105's hodd, does that count? Canon 30D, 5D, Mk IV
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Chambord Senior Member 310 posts Joined May 2007 More info | Dec 03, 2008 10:19 | #3 FIlters (even expensive ones) have always IMO reduced IQ.
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Zeth Member  143 posts Joined Aug 2008 Location: West Chester/Conshohocken, PA More info | Dec 03, 2008 10:21 | #4 I've had a hoya uv filter on my 17-55 since it came out of the box. 5D Mark II | 85L | 70-200 2.8 IShttp://www.jasonburtphotography.com
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edekba Member  166 posts Joined Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, CA More info | Dec 03, 2008 10:46 | #5 I've had a Pro1 Hoya on there since day 1 also. I just ordered a EW83J from Amazon so hopefully that comes soon Canon EOS Rebel XSi (All for sale)
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signet35 Member 56 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2006 More info | Dec 03, 2008 15:03 | #6 Concorde Rules wrote in post #6804794  FIlters (even expensive ones) have always IMO reduced IQ. True, but ocean air or the shenanigans in front of a live band in a club can reduce IQ a lot more - my filters (and hoods) stay on
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cyruz Senior Member  405 posts Joined Mar 2007 More info | i try to keep the filter on as much as possible. im anal about the dust issues with the lens. anytime there is a lot of light out doors i throw on the hood as well. Canon 7D2 w/ BG-E16 | Canon 40D w/ BG-E2N | 17-55mm f/2.8 IS | 70-200 f/2.8L IS | 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS | SpeedLite 430 ex II | 055xprob-488rc2
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Familiaphoto Goldmember  3,948 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Dec 03, 2008 16:21 | #8 I have both on all my lenses. I'm a bit old school with filters though. Paul
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Dec 03, 2008 17:09 | #9 Filter on the lens helps prevent the dust getting under the front element Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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DavidJW Member 41 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | Dec 03, 2008 20:26 | #10 Just a hood for me. I Only use a UV filter if near the water to keep spray off the front element. I think a filter can cause more harm (e.g. flare) than a little dust will imo. 50D, 10-22, 17-55, 70-300, 50 mk II, 50 Pentax 1.4 SMC, 580 EX II, Feisol 3441s
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Familiaphoto Goldmember 3,948 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Dec 03, 2008 21:12 | #11 TaDa wrote in post #6807308 Filter on the lens helps prevent the dust getting under the front element Especially with the 17-55 IS Paul
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markubig Goldmember  1,953 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2004 Location: NJ USA More info | Dec 03, 2008 21:58 | #12 Both. Pro1 Digital on mine all the time. ~Mark
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gjl711 Wait.. you can't unkill your own kill.  57,730 posts Likes: 4065 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas More info | Dec 03, 2008 22:08 | #13 TaDa wrote in post #6807308 Filter on the lens helps prevent the dust getting under the front element I use to worry about dust on the front element of the 17-55 until I found out that the front element is removable and cleanable and the only skill needed is the ability to use a screwdriver. Not sure why, but call me JJ.
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unferth Member 184 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Homewood, AL More info | Dec 03, 2008 22:08 | #14 yep pro1 here also and a hood.. without the filter this lens will eventually gather dust... but OTOH, it's not that difficult to take it apart and clean the front element
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Dec 04, 2008 00:39 | #15 thanks for the input guys and gals!!! Ed In Toronto
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