Which filter to get?

I am going to be the new owner of a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS soon and want to get a filter for protection. Obviously this is a higher-end lens with great optics - I don't want to throw that away with a crappy filter. However, I also don't want to spend more than is needed on a filter (they can get so damn expensive!)

I pulled out these three:
http://maxsaver.net …ter-Coated-NEW-F-PRO.aspx
http://maxsaver.net …r-F-PRO-Multi-Coated.aspx
http://maxsaver.net …Digital-CLEAR-Filter.aspx

But really I don't know much about how they compare. What would be best for me/my lens?

i'd go with the last one. the hd filters are CRAZY durable

my vote is for the B+W.

Viva-photography wrote in post #10187328
i'd go with the last one. the hd filters are CRAZY durable

jptsr1 wrote in post #10187343
my vote is for the B+W.

Hehe... two conflicting answers - go figure!

(p.s. there are two B+W models, is the only diff the brass filter? Does that even matter?)

kaitlyn2004 wrote in post #10187446
Hehe... two conflicting answers - go figure!

(p.s. there are two B+W models, is the only diff the brass filter? Does that even matter?)

No, one is multi-coated. I'd go for that one the b+W UV MRC.

Back when I had my Nikon D60, I would use Hoya UV filters mainly to protect the front element from getting any unwanted substances on it, but now I choose not to use any filters just to protect the lens after talking to another photographer about the subject. The filter is an extra piece of glass that, if anything, will diminish the quality of your pictures.

Protecting your lens is a very important thing, but being aware of your surroundings can make a world of difference. Personally, I always use the lens hood. The hood serves are a great protector and I am comfortable knowing that the actual glass won't come into contact with any object. In addition to the hood, if I feel that the lens might be exposed to water, I'll just quickly put on the lens cap and I am completely safe!

I'd skip on a filter and save for something else.

i actually have the F-Pro and the Hoya HD. I do not see much difference between the two UV ones...even the rim height is the same. The clear protector I would put a vote in for a B+W F-Pro though.

Hahah, and if it counts, the best looking casing goes to the Hoya lines over the B+W