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<blockquote data-quote="jwstl" data-source="post: 116126" data-attributes="member: 12977">I don't see this a flame war; it's a worthwhile discussion on the merits of filters and lens protection with differences of opinions.And, yes, I do see value in protecting the front element from the elements; we just have different ways of doing so. All the lenses I use have a hood. And I use them...always. When not in use the lens has a cap on it. Always. I keep a microfiber cloth in my bag and in my pocket for cleaning fingerprints. And I guess I don't put myself in situations where I drop the lens so impact isn't an issue.It's much more important to protect the rear element as that is closer to the sensor/film and any scratches etc. would be more likely to show and affect IQ. As for filters, I only use the best, typically B+W polarizers, and I only when I want the effect. Otherwise, no filters. Even graduated ND filters are becoming a thing of the past. I can bracket my exposures and combine them in software to accomplish the same effect. That saves a lot of money, possible IQ changes, and weight when working outside.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="jwstl, post: 116126, member: 12977"] I don't see this a flame war; it's a worthwhile discussion on the merits of filters and lens protection with differences of opinions. And, yes, I do see value in protecting the front element from the elements; we just have different ways of doing so. All the lenses I use have a hood. And I use them...always. When not in use the lens has a cap on it. Always. I keep a microfiber cloth in my bag and in my pocket for cleaning fingerprints. And I guess I don't put myself in situations where I drop the lens so impact isn't an issue. It's much more important to protect the rear element as that is closer to the sensor/film and any scratches etc. would be more likely to show and affect IQ. As for filters, I only use the best, typically B+W polarizers, and I only when I want the effect. Otherwise, no filters. Even graduated ND filters are becoming a thing of the past. I can bracket my exposures and combine them in software to accomplish the same effect. That saves a lot of money, possible IQ changes, and weight when working outside. [/QUOTE]

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