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Filter for protection…?

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Re: Filter for protection…?
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BrianOdell wrote:

I have a “carry-everywhere” m200 that I’ve been using a lot lately with the 22 & 32mm lenses. Should I be using protective UV filters, or skip them? If yes, which brands are decent that won’t degrade image quality, and that won’t break the bank?

Thanks!

Welcome to the Forum!

Filters are like any other accessory. Use them when the situation calls for it.

If you believe there is risk, put a (high quality) protective filter on. For some people, yes this could mean 100% of the time.  That’s OK.

For me, this is a rarity (only when blowing spray/sand could be an issue). Then I use the highest quality filters I can find (I prefer the B+W MRC varieties), because as mentioned using even the best filters can have an effect on IQ (and using lesser filters can even affect autofocus ie. with telephotos).

Polarizers, ND filters, and special effects filters can be used as needed of course (I also recommend high quality filters here too). And lens hoods are good 100% of the time.

This practice has served me well for quite a few decades now. Knock on wood!

Happy shooting!

R2

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