Chen Li wrote in message <6eev5p$28d$1@news.nyu.edu>...

>I am planning to buy a UV protector filter for
>my new canon 28-105 USM len. The sole purpose
>is to PROTECT the len. Thus, I am wondering whether the
>Hoya UV/Skylight 1B Multicoated filter is the right choice.
>What is the meaning of "1B"? I do not want the
>filter to modify any color balance (except absorb
>UV light). Is that filter a good one? Will it
>decrease the image quality noticablely?


The UV has little color, but the 1B Skylight is
noticeably pink. Hoya makes excellent filters,
and you should see no image degradation when
using one (assuming it isn't defective, and
it is kept clean...).
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David Ruether
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ruether@fcinet.com