I have only shot with a UV filter once and that was all I needed. Every shot flared or echoed. An entire day and night of shotting hoplessly lost. I was so angry! Then I put some thought to the subject.

Glass naturally blocks 100% of UVa and 70% of UVb. This has been a known fact in optics (specticals, eyeglasses) since the 60's. When it comes to optical glass and plastics, glass is the most scratch resistant lens made. It is however the least impact resistant at lens thicknesses under 3mm. Ever TRIED to break a lens? I have. It ain't that easy. So the issue is actually scratching.

Well non-glare or Anti-refective Lenses as we old timers call them, are more sensetive to scratches. So use a lens cap! Personally, I have never had a problem removing a lens cap to grab a shot. In fact I have a harder time keeping the damn thing on! I have spent more time under the seats at hockey games trying to find the cap than I have shooting games!

Just my 2 cents.

As for Donald, get the Schneider MRC filters. I know the technology and it works. Oils even have a hard time sticking to them.

Magick Michahel

Message edited on: 02/12/2005 19:15