77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

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Archive 2004 · 77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

L Weathers
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p.1 #1 · 77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

Is it necessary to use the ultra-thin filters with this lens? They are quite expensive!

Feb 01, 2004 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #2 · 77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

No, it is not necessary to use ultra-thin filters.

Feb 01, 2004 at 03:49 AM

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p.1 #3 · 77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

It's not necessary to use filters at all but if you wish to protect the lens I would certainly reccomend using a good one.
I use a Hoya super pro1 on mine and can't see any loss in quality, and I feel safe knowing that if scratched it's only the filter and not the front element of the lens that's damaged.

Feb 01, 2004 at 12:40 PM

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p.1 #4 · 77MM filter, for Canon 24-70 2.8

I recommend to use filters only if they are necessary and not as a standard protection (unless you are in conditions of course where you need that protection). This lens is of all Canon L lenses that I know the one that is prone to flare the most. Never shoot without the hood, especially when you use filters. A thin filter is of no use indeed. No risk of vignetting, not even on full frame (or film).

Peter

Feb 01, 2004 at 08:22 PM

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