Originally posted by jddwoods It does not protect the filter threads or lens when you are taking pictures! Walking around with a heavy lens with a lot of extension when zoomed means the lens end area is vulnerable to bumps especially on hiking or backwoods nature photography.
I must be doing this wrong, JD.
I walk through woods or crowded markets with the lens hood and lens caps on - way more protection than a brittle filter, which is not designed for physical protection.
I put the cap in my pocket during the ten seconds I shoot, put it back on again and keep walking.
Never had a problem!
I guess you could also unscrew and remove the filter every time you took a shot but that'd be tedious.