On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 13:11:48 -0000, "Bhup" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>I have listened to the discussion. and find the thread informative.

>I guess for prints up to 6x8 don't worry about resolution .

>For indoor/studio type shots etc and any serious enlargements shots

>including slides remove the filter.

I would not come to this conclusion...

removing the filter is generally unnecessary,

assuming it is not defective...;-)

>I will buy some lens hoods for various lens to reduce flare etc and this may

>form a natural lens "bumper" to protect my lens against any knocks on the

>lens front element. . I find consatantly removing filter more of a hazard to

>the valuable lens. including cross threading the filter thread !

The shade can help keep dust (and fingerprints,

if you are clumsy...;-) off the filter...

Learn how to "back-wind" filters with the lens

front turned upward to get them to drop properly

into the starting thread, to avoid cross-threading...