Andres Escobar , Feb 20, 2012; 04:16 p.m.
Hello...
The Canon UV Haze Sharp Cut filter on my 28-300mm IS L saved the lens... Now I need to replace it... Should I go with Canon filter or another brand? Suggestions?
I noticed Canon has a UV and a UV Protect version... Is the protect version have a thicker/taller rim or anything?
Thx
Dan M , Feb 20, 2012; 05:12 p.m.
Your question will start the usual filter wars: some people saying that you should not use a filter, others saying that you should. I won't venture into that. However, I would only buy a multi-coated filter. This applies to any filter, not just a UV filter.
I do use UV filters sometimes for protection. I generally buy Hoya HMC or S-HMC. Check here for reviews: http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html.
Glenn Pollock 
, Feb 20, 2012; 05:26 p.m.
Hoya multi-coated UV. You can spend more, but it won't do anymore!
Glenn Pollock , Feb 20, 2012; 05:29 p.m.
Hoya multi-coated UV. You can spend more, but it won't do anymore!
Peter J 
, Feb 20, 2012; 09:43 p.m.
B+W, Heliopan, Hoya, Sigma, Canon and Nikon Filters are what I use. With the exception of the Canon which is a drop in filter, the rest are multi-coated. They are all about the same. Just spend your money on a proven name at the lowest price. Take the filter off for night images where there will be ghosting. Of course, the front element will be exposed to potential damage in that case.
John Merriman , Feb 20, 2012; 10:13 p.m.
I have been using Canon UV Haze filters to seal Canon zooms (as recommended by Canon). I may be naive in trusting Canon filters over more expensive filters but they seem to be of high quality and I haven't had any problems. On the other hand I haven't tested them against more expensive filters.
Lester Wareham , Feb 21, 2012; 01:19 a.m.
Canon filters are not multi coated afaik. I use Hoya or b+w, even in these brands you need to ensure at least 3 layers
preferably 5 or more layers.
Some time ago I did a protective filter FAQ which might help
(link)
Dave Kim , Feb 21, 2012; 03:01 a.m.
I use only multicoated filters, the Hoya HMC and the B+W MRC, the B+W's are a little more than the Hoya's but lot easier to clean.
Andres Escobar , Feb 21, 2012; 08:46 a.m.
Thank you... Looks like I am going to buy two Hoya S-HMC, one to replace the broken one and once to replace the Canon UV one I have on my 10-22mm... I really like night photography so sounds like I should get a multi coated one.
Nathan Gardner 
, Feb 21, 2012; 09:28 a.m.
Buy insurance instead. Its a filter that protects ALL your gear, and it doesn't degrade image quality.
