Recently, I was doing a full motion video tour for a client and although he wanted my video services, he passed on my photography because he was a (self described) very adept photographer. I didn’t mind, video is my main gig – photography is a secondary offering.
While I was shooting the video, he was following me around, watching every move. Still – no biggie. When I was done with the shoot, I asked him if I could check out his camera. Being a Nikon guy, it’s not everyday I get to put my hands on a nice Canon like his EOS 50D. His lens was no slouch either. A Canon 17-55 f/2.8.
But it was what I saw next that generated my idea for this post.
His lens (which costs something like $1000) did not have any kind of filter on it. Not even a Clear Glass or UV filter. When I asked him why he didn’t have a filter on his lens, he said, “Those things are just gimmicks from the camera manufactures to get you to spend more money”.
I tried to keep my jaw from dropping and just said, “I see” and let it go. You have to remember that this is one of those guys who is right about everything and stating a counter idea to his is just futile.
HERE IS MY POINT – I totally disagree with his philosophy. If you buy a $1000 lens and scratch the lens, you are out $1000! Conversely, if you buy a $1000 lens and put a $95 filter on it and scratch the front of it, you are out ………. $95.00!
I don’t recommend buying the cheapest filters either. The arguement of putting a cheap filter in front of all that expensive glass is a valid one. I buy the higher end filters and have done tests with and without the filter. You can’t tell the difference for regular sized photos. Now, blowing up a photo to poster size – I’ll have to further investigate that!
Please don’t make the same mistake he did! Filters protect the lens. It’s not a gimmick. Protect your investment – spend the money, you will be glad you did!
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