In Reply to: Thank you. I did some more research... posted by Joe Murphy Jr on August 26, 2001 at 12:18:28:
As I mentioned above, the effect of either the UV or skylight filters is so weak you will barely notice it (a true warming filter is a different story). Thus, most people use these filters mainly as front element protectors. I use a UV filter and a lens hood at all times for protection. I shoot at or near the beach most of the time so salt spray is a real threat (my sun glasses and hair become stiff with salt after a couple of hours). Thus, you clean the filter rather than the lens. I've broken several filters due to drops or blows to the lenses and the hood/filter combo saved my glass!
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