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Nikon 200-500 filter issue
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<blockquote data-quote="lokatz" data-source="post: 647410" data-attributes="member: 43924"><p>Some of these arguments are valid, like the dirt one. Having a protective filter is a convenience there. As far as scratching goes, which many people see as the strongest aspect (and you seem to do, too), watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds" target="_blank">Steve Perry's experiments</a>. After seeing this, and having experienced myself how easily UV filters break, I decided against putting any on my expensive 300mm and 200-500mm lenses. A good lens cleaning kit is a lot cheaper...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lokatz, post: 647410, member: 43924"] Some of these arguments are valid, like the dirt one. Having a protective filter is a convenience there. As far as scratching goes, which many people see as the strongest aspect (and you seem to do, too), watch [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0CLPTd6Bds"]Steve Perry's experiments[/URL]. After seeing this, and having experienced myself how easily UV filters break, I decided against putting any on my expensive 300mm and 200-500mm lenses. A good lens cleaning kit is a lot cheaper... [/QUOTE]
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