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RF 50mm f1.2 users (and probably EF version as well), do you use a protective filter on it?

Started Oct 13, 2020 | Questions thread
Master619
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Re: RF 50mm f1.2 users (and probably EF version as well), do you use a protective filter on it?

From comments above, seems like Canon is contradicting themselves:

From the webpage https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/standard-medium-telephoto/rf-50mm-f1-2-l-usm , seems like everything is already accounted for:

"For reliable performance even when weather conditions get difficult, the RF 50mm F1.2 L USM lens features dust- and water-resistant construction in the lens mount, switch panel and all rings."

But from the lens's manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300032153/01/rf50f12lusm-im-eng.pdf , seems like filters are still needed.

"This lens needs to have Canon filters attached to achieve its dust-resistance and water-resistance performance."

So either one of these are wrong, *OR* the first point only mentions sealing in LENS MOUNT, SWITCHES and RINGS, and not the open barrel front element. But in the image on the left, some of the red parts are present in the barrel area as well ðŸ¤”

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