[wim]

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With digital, there is no need to filter UV. It gets filtered already.



Some (like Wim) use UV filters to "protect" front elements, [/quote]

Yep. And enough reasons to continue doing so <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.

others (like me) do not believe in that, and rather avoid filters as they can introduce loss of contrast, veiling and ghost light images under circumstances.

The chance of those with good filters is absolutely minimal. I have only encountered this with single coated filters, but certainly not with B&W MRCs so far. And if need be, one can always remove the filter <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.

I rather protect front elements with lens cap and with hood.

Of course, as additional protection <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. I use those too.

I would advice a B&W pol-filter for the 16-85mm at least.

Agreed, those are my preferred filters. Maybe the Hoya HD with hardened outer coating is a good option too, although that also may have a slight yellow tinge. I can't be sure, as I haven't handled one yet.

I still would go for the Tamron 70-300 for sure, it just is the better lens (by some margin).

That's certainly worth checking out, I agree.



Kind regards, Wim