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Hi. I do. They adversely affect IQ at night with strong, artificial light sources. Otherwise not at all.
Now, I'd rather pick up quality clear filters, but they're uncommon locally.
I can barely afford the gear I do have so tend to care for it as much as possible. I also have no insurance and no relationship with CPS.
I know the argument that using a filter could lead to greater damage - the filter smashing and scratching the front element - but I think it's mostly apocryphal and people like to drag it out as 'proof'.
There are a lot of wealthy people here at FM who can easily afford repairs or replacements and they seem as if protection doesn't matter. Lens hoods are lens hoods and protect in a different way. Plus, many anti-filter folk seem to ignore or gloss over the fact that Canon states weathersealing in some lenses is only complete with a filter.
So, yeah, use high quality clears depending on your shooting style and subject.
For gentle, fair weather landscapes or studio portraits - don't bother.
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