Filter or not for 24-105mm

This may I will be going to meditterenean and the sun will be in its brightest.
I am taking my 5D classic as well as 24-105 lens with me only.
I was wondering what would be the best solution to balance those very bright days.
I was thinking something along the lines like this but not sure if they are really worth the money.
http://cgi.ebay.ca …lters?hash=item​19b1e26ad0

I don't want to start a flame war, and/or chicken or egg thing when it comes to filters on L lenses but just want to educate myself and alike.

What would be the economy lens filter/polarizer for my situation?
Many thanks in advance.
John

IMHO, if You are going to use a filter get a high end end name brand,B&W,Hoya etc, You don't want to turn a 1200 dollar lens into 300 dollar Ebay special. I don't use a protective filter all the time depending where You are shooting. My 140 dollar Hoya did its job at Disneyland when I had a close encounter with a chocolate shake . If I am away from crowds or dusty places I don't have it on.

Get a ND filter or a polarizing filter. A UV filter wont help much. Those filter you listed seem like they are gonna cause a lot of flare (just look at that lovely reflection on the filter)

I don't know what brands are available in Canada, but Hoya seems to be very good and widely available worldwide.

I'd go with a polarizer or a high end non uv, just a precaution

Stick with name brand filters. If you're just looking for protection Tiffen glass UV filters are good. I have one on my 24-105 and don't have any issues.

I always use filters on all my lenses!
Just bought the new 70-200mm. The first thing I did was putting a filter on it!

augenblick wrote in post #9973855
...What would be the economy lens filter/polarizer for my situation?
Many thanks in advance.
John

A polarizing filter would be very handy in sunny locations especially if there is water as well. The cheaper E-bay filters will work as good as the more expensive ones in most situations. However, they do lack the multi-coating that the more expensive filter manufacturers so in certain situations you might see lens flare or depending on the filter it might have a higher light loss. For best performance a filter from one of the bigger companies B+W/Hoya/Tiffen will give better all around performance.

augenblick wrote in post #9973855
I don't want to start a flame war, and/or chicken or egg thing when it comes to filters on L lenses but just want to educate myself and alike.

JelleVerherstraeten wrote in post #9974000
I always use filters on all my lenses!

That's pretty much lighting the match.

augenblick wrote in post #9973855
This may I will be going to meditterenean and the sun will be in its brightest.
I am taking my 5D classic as well as 24-105 lens with me only.
I was wondering what would be the best solution to balance those very bright days.
I was thinking something along the lines like this but not sure if they are really worth the money.
http://cgi.ebay.ca …lters?hash=item​19b1e26ad0

I don't want to start a flame war, and/or chicken or egg thing when it comes to filters on L lenses but just want to educate myself and alike.

What would be the economy lens filter/polarizer for my situation?
Many thanks in advance.
John

Some people just don't read

I'd get the Hoya HD filter. You don't want any sand on your front elements. Plus always use the hood. I do have B+W CPL but I don't find it as useful for traveling.

Thank you all I decided to get a Kenko Pro1 since they seem to be same as Hoya ones but cheaper.
The challenge is to find a local or fast shipping supplier
Kenko 77mm PRO1 Digital WIDE-BAND Circular Pol Filter
http://luminous-landscape.com …index.php?showt​opic=12098

I recommend filter wise... a protective filter (or UV, same thing for digital), a Circular Polarizer, and a Neutral density. As other have mentioned, buy from a reputable brand, I have a bunch of Hoya filters and really love em.