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**Marc Langille** · 08-01-2008, 08:26 PM

I use them all the time, but I'm outside a lot, with dust, etc. always being a concern. I may be the odd one out, but I'm shooting often in much less than ideal conditions. The filters protect my gear, based on my needs. Walking around town, or simply leaving the vehicle to photography doesn't usually put your lens' front element in jeopardy. Of course, I don't buy cheap stuff either, especially when you're using the highest quality lenses.

Unfortunately some lenses have small or minimal hoods that will offer little or no protection. That's why my DA 12-24 always has a CPL on it, since it often used for landscape work. I'm not comfortable leaving it exposed, or just having the lens cap on it, based on my usage patterns, etc.

Do what works for you!

Cheers,
Marc

08-01-2008, 08:26 PM	#16
Marc Langille Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 2,208	For certain kinds of photography, no question... both ways are valid I use them all the time, but I'm outside a lot, with dust, etc. always being a concern. I may be the odd one out, but I'm shooting often in much less than ideal conditions. The filters protect my gear, based on my needs. Walking around town, or simply leaving the vehicle to photography doesn't usually put your lens' front element in jeopardy. Of course, I don't buy cheap stuff either, especially when you're using the highest quality lenses. Unfortunately some lenses have small or minimal hoods that will offer little or no protection. That's why my DA 12-24 always has a CPL on it, since it often used for landscape work. I'm not comfortable leaving it exposed, or just having the lens cap on it, based on my usage patterns, etc. Do what works for you! Cheers, Marc __________________ Marc Langille http://www.marclangille.com "The camera is only a tool: the image is the product of your mind and vision."