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filter help

Ugh.

My lens cap popped off and now I have a couple of light scratches in the coating on the element of my new Zeiss lens.

I have been against filters,but I can't take it anymore.

What's a good filter to use for protection on a high quality lens?
 

Corlan F.

Subscriber Member
Ugh.

My lens cap popped off and now I have a couple of light scratches in the coating on the element of my new Zeiss lens.

I have been against filters,but I can't take it anymore.

What's a good filter to use for protection on a high quality lens?
Heliopan.
At least the same quality as B+W, lower pricing. Preferably the SH-PMC versions if you're into heavy dust and/or humid environment.

(note about ZF: good thing about the 50M, front glass is so recessed that you don't need one. 35 is about the same... the 21 is another matter of course)
 

GrahamWelland

Subscriber & Workshop Member
Another :thumbs: for the Hoya HD filters. I don't use them on all lenses but those such as the 28/1.4 get this level of protection. If the goal is purely impact/scratch protection then these are the ones to get. Obviously not indestructible but pretty close.
 
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