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p.1 #1 · New Lens

Just purchased my first zoom lens for my 40D. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM. Can't wait to shoot with it. Other than a filter which is a must. Should I purchase a Tripod Mount Ring and or a lens skin? Will there be any other products out there to protect my lens? Knowing me I will probably want to sell this lens later on to purchase a better on with an IS.

Oct 24, 2009 at 05:41 PM

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p.1 #2 · New Lens

I feel there is no need for a lens skin whatever that is. A tripod mount is very useful if you are not shooting handheld all the time (in which case you should have the IS lens).

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Oct 24, 2009 at 06:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · New Lens

Which filter is a MUST? Not a UV that is used to protect the lens. One more layer for light to penetrate, and the hood will do a better job of protecting. A tripod mount came with my 70-200 2.8, and really comes in handy. No Idea why you need a lens skin.

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Oct 24, 2009 at 11:06 PM

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p.1 #4 · New Lens

IR filter?

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Oct 25, 2009 at 12:37 AM

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p.1 #5 · New Lens

Oooops. UV Filter. Just washed my hands and can't do a thing with them.

Oct 25, 2009 at 05:19 AM

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p.1 #6 · New Lens

UV and a polarizing filter was my choice for now. A lens skin is like a body glove the goes over some parts of the lens to prevent dings and scratches to the body of the lens. Which I don't seeing myself getting one because they are asking 69.00 or more for the better ones.

Oct 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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p.1 #7 · New Lens

CPL, UV filters and tripod mount. Amazon do third party ones for 10th the price of the canon own ones and do exactly the same job.

That's all i got, thought about the skin, but didn't think it was worth it.

Oct 25, 2009 at 05:53 PM

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p.1 #8 · New Lens

Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to play with my new toy.

Oct 26, 2009 at 12:27 AM


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