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Todd Clark · June 20th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Can anybody recommend a good lens protector for shooting? I want to shoot close to the street with moving objects and I am afraid a stone might crack the lens. What kind of filter can I attach that will not effect the picture whatsoever. Someone mentioned a polarizing filter but it seems like that might change the picture slightly. Does anybody have any good suggestions? Thanks for your help!!!

Don Palomaki · June 21st, 2008, 04:16 AM

A high quality UV filter is often used to protect the front element. Look for one that is coated to minimize internal reflections.

Be aware that dust on a filter can become visible in the image so you have to take care to keep it clean.

Frank Simpson · June 21st, 2008, 10:41 AM

Don is right. The first things I bought for my three GL2s were UV filters that live on the cameras at all times. It's the ol' "an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure".

I would much rather have to buy a new filter than a new lens!

Todd Clark · June 22nd, 2008, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys for all your help. Can you recommend one to get? It seems there are so many and if you are having success with the ones you have I will probably get some of those. Thanks!

George Bazhenov · June 23rd, 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Clark

if you are having success

It is difficult to measure success in protecting the lens against flying pebbles. I bought a simple UV filter and the picture in my XM2 did not degrade. At least I did not notice degradation. For the best in filters go shopping for Tiffen: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...l_HT_High.html

But I am using a less expensive brand.

June 20th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#1
Todd Clark Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Parma, Oh Posts: 172	Protecting your lens Can anybody recommend a good lens protector for shooting? I want to shoot close to the street with moving objects and I am afraid a stone might crack the lens. What kind of filter can I attach that will not effect the picture whatsoever. Someone mentioned a polarizing filter but it seems like that might change the picture slightly. Does anybody have any good suggestions? Thanks for your help!!!

June 21st, 2008, 04:16 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	A high quality UV filter is often used to protect the front element. Look for one that is coated to minimize internal reflections. Be aware that dust on a filter can become visible in the image so you have to take care to keep it clean. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

June 21st, 2008, 10:41 AM	#3
Frank Simpson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 217	Don is right. The first things I bought for my three GL2s were UV filters that live on the cameras at all times. It's the ol' "an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure". I would much rather have to buy a new filter than a new lens!

June 22nd, 2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Todd Clark Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Parma, Oh Posts: 172	Thanks guys for all your help. Can you recommend one to get? It seems there are so many and if you are having success with the ones you have I will probably get some of those. Thanks!