Originally posted by jatrax Also just FYI but if you are coming to digital from film you do not need a UV filter as you did with film. If you want a lens protection filter then that is a different (highly personal and debatable) decision.
At the risk of igniting the never-ending debate on how best to protect the lens front element, I will second this advice. I keep a few UV filters around for environments (e.g. salt spray, extreme dust) where a protective shield to take the brunt might be indicated, but otherwise let my front elements ride naked.*
Steve
* Well, virtually naked. I am a strict hood user and the hood is a decent shield against incident bumps/scratches.