recommend me a 77mm UV filter?

[Reality Bites]

I need a 77mm filter for my 80-400 nikon lens. It's more for protection of the main glass than anything else.

I've looked at the Hoya filters as i've got one of those on my 17-135 main lens but the prices seem to vary from £15 to £55 depending on the site you go to.......i'm worried there are some massive differences in quality or product?

 

[Messiah Khan]

I use B&W F-Pro filters on all my lenses. Top quality and can be had for decent prices on the bay.

 

[Rikki]

Hoya Digital Pro 1 I think mine is called

 

[King4aDay]

My 67mm Hoya Pro1 UV caused noticeable image degradation on my 70-300VR, wouldn't recommend them.

Either top of the range or go without, IMO. Personally I find the lens hoods provide enough protection.

 

[Amp34]

Use a lens hood!

 

[D.P.]

I use B&W F-Pro filters on all my lenses. Top quality and can be had for decent prices on the bay.

Agreed, for the top Nikons you want top filters like the B&W.

Otherwise, you can use a cheaper filter which you leave left off until you need to really use it, such as shooting in a sandstorm or with sea spray, stones being pelted etc. The cheap filters are not worth it.

 

[NvidiaDan]

Sorry for the stupid question but can you use a filter and the lens hood at the same time?

 

[D.P.]

Depends on the filter

 

[brakeinup]

Does anyone have any comparisons with L class glass and Hoya Pro1 Digital against the rest please?

 

[Reality Bites]

i went with the Hoya pro digital in the end....needed it quick so i'll see how it goes.

 

[brakeinup]

http://www.bythom.com/filters.htm

 

[MikeHunt79]

The Nikon filters are supposed to have a good UV coating...