Which UV Filter?

[cliff123]

Hi, just bought the Nikon 17-55 2.8. Need to get a UV filter for it. Are they all the same, or is one/brand practically good? If so which one. I have used Hoya before but just wonder if there's a favored one amongst users. I'm thinking of this one: Hoya 77mm SHMC PRO1-D UV. Any advice is welcomed.

[GetCarter]

This subject usually splits us down the middle.

One school: Protect the lens - helps with UV.

t'other school: You have a prefectly good lens, why put some cheap glass in front of it? Use a lens hood, it's all the protection you'll need. Can cause flaring when the sun is in the wrong place

I am - pretty typically - like luke warm water.

I generally don't use them, peferring lens hoods... but If I am using a Lee Grad system, I use the UV (It's attached to the mount).

The filter that you mention was the exact one I used on that identical lens.... and was happy with it.

Just avoid the cheap stuff.

ETA... I now use the Nikon L37c 77mm... on the basis that Nikon must know what works on their lens. (pricey though)

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 19th September 14:24

[cliff123]

Am buying it mainly for the protection aspect, though I've never taken any pics without one so I don't quite know what the colour cast would be without it. Amazed to see how the prices for one item can vary so much from £30-£60 for the same filter.

[Bigdrift]

cliff123 said:

Am buying it mainly for the protection aspect, though I've never taken any pics without one so I don't quite know what the colour cast would be without it. Amazed to see how the prices for one item can vary so much from £30-£60 for the same filter.

no colour cast with a UV

[Gingerbread Man]

I use Hoya Pro's. Cheaper on ebay that anywhere else.