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.

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).

EBH

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.

IR filter?

EBH

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

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.

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.

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