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<blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 180495" data-attributes="member: 12827"><p>Keep in mind that any filter adds two glass surfaces to your lens. That means 2 more surfaces from which light can reflect and possibly cause ghosting. I use Hoya multicoated UV(0) on all of my lenses primarily to protect the front element from dirt, sand (I do live at the beach after all!) and other things. I would rather have to replace a $25 filter than send my lens to Nikon to get the front element replaced. </p><p></p><p>Additionally, cheaper filters may not be of as high a quality of glass, nor may the two surfaces be perfectly parallel, which could cause distortion. If you are going to plunk down hard earned money to buy an expensive lens, you might as well spend a few extra bucks to get high quality filters for it. You would not put retreads or bargain basement tires on your brand new Mustang would you?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="STM, post: 180495, member: 12827"] Keep in mind that any filter adds two glass surfaces to your lens. That means 2 more surfaces from which light can reflect and possibly cause ghosting. I use Hoya multicoated UV(0) on all of my lenses primarily to protect the front element from dirt, sand (I do live at the beach after all!) and other things. I would rather have to replace a $25 filter than send my lens to Nikon to get the front element replaced. Additionally, cheaper filters may not be of as high a quality of glass, nor may the two surfaces be perfectly parallel, which could cause distortion. If you are going to plunk down hard earned money to buy an expensive lens, you might as well spend a few extra bucks to get high quality filters for it. You would not put retreads or bargain basement tires on your brand new Mustang would you? [/QUOTE]
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