Re: [APML] use of L37C haze filter on 300 f2.8 lens?

["Joseph O'Neil" <joneil@multiboard.com>]

>Do folks shoot with or without a filter on this lens?  I'm concerned that 
>not using the filter will result in the blue-halo effect...  However, 
>perhaps one is better of without the filter as it's less glass, etc.

-snip-

         Try the lens first and see. You may decide you do not need a 
filter at all.

          if you do decide to spend money on a filter for any reason, spend 
the extra cash and get a B+W brand filter.   They are expensive,a nd can be 
hard to find.  For me, they are sometimes a specail order and a six month 
wait from Germany if you need an odd size.
         However, when you get into large diameter fitlers, I am not always 
100% sure about just how optically flat some of these filters are.  Even 
for daytime use.  I imagine most filters are pretty good, but sometimes I 
just wonder.  Never had a problem with any size or type of B+W fitler I 
have ever used, in any application.
         When you blow the bucks on a good lens, from my limited 
experience, a good filter does make some difference.
joe





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