Agreed. Over the years I've found a few B+W UV and skylight filters very
cheap in second hand stores who don't know the difference between them and
an Arrow/Photape/bottle bottom. One had a couple tagged as 'no-name'
because they didn't realise that the name was inside the ring! My 300/4.5
wears a Nikon 72mm L37c which cost me $20AU ($12US). It's worth the hunt.
Andrew
>Chris, a "high quality" filter cost about the same as 3 rolls of film. If
>you are shooting with any lens of any value, it is a pretty safe way to go.
>Infact, sell those darn lens caps before you lose them and you are already
>getting closer to a B+W filter or an Olympus. My favorite lens caps are those
>threaded multi-coated ones that are clear and never fall off : )
>Like the flyfisherman who spends $500 on a rod and $300 on a reel and won't
>buy the .99 cent fly, don't short yourself.
>I try to take the filter off whenever I feel safe (and can remember to).
>I see used Olympus 49mm filters and B+W ones in excellent shape around for
>$5-$15.
>If you are using bigger glass then the good filters cost alot more, but so
>does the lens you are protecting.
>One accident with the front element of your favorite lens and you will never
>forgive yourself.
>IMHO
>John R : )
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