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**kiosokkn** · 03-24-2007, 10:15 AM

Many people will suggest that you'd be fine with a cheap, UV or protection filter (window glass), which isn't really the case at all. Putting cheap glass in front of your more expensive, higher quality lenses simply degrades IQ and can soften your images. When looking for a filter, you definitely want multi-coated glass, especially B+W or Hoya. You get what you pay for, and you're not doing yourself any favors by purchasing cheap filters.

Additionally, you'll want to get the polarizer without a doubt. That will become your most valuable and often used filter, especially if you'll be doing outdoor macro work with it. Without knowing exactly what you want to spend on it, I can't really make any solid recommendations.

03-24-2007, 10:15 AM	#5
kiosokkn Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Many people will suggest that you'd be fine with a cheap, UV or protection filter (window glass), which isn't really the case at all. Putting cheap glass in front of your more expensive, higher quality lenses simply degrades IQ and can soften your images. When looking for a filter, you definitely want multi-coated glass, especially B+W or Hoya. You get what you pay for, and you're not doing yourself any favors by purchasing cheap filters. Additionally, you'll want to get the polarizer without a doubt. That will become your most valuable and often used filter, especially if you'll be doing outdoor macro work with it. Without knowing exactly what you want to spend on it, I can't really make any solid recommendations.
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