Looking to buy Canon 17-55 2.8 IS + Which UV Filter?

[Guitarman0]

I am looking to purchase the Canon 17-55 f2.8 IS in the next few weeks. It will, to date, be the largest amount of money I have ever spent on one item so I thought I would just ask here first. Other than the issue with dust under the front element, has anyone any feedback from their experience with this lens (either positive or negative)?

Also I intend on putting a UV filter on it. I have been looking at a Hoya Pro1 UV filter, what do you guys think of this one? Do you have any other recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Guitarman0]

Spend the money you've set aside for a filter on a lens hood - if you can afford it, go for the Canon EW-83J. If not, go for the Marumi equivalent.

Other than that, they are fantastic little lenses. Very easy to self-clean and get rid of the dust underneath the front element, providing you have a steady hand and a good amount of nerve in you.

Sorry, I forgot to mention I will be getting the lens hood anyway.

Thanks for the input though guys! Any more opinions would be appreciated

 

[Guitarman0]

Well I have just managed to pick up a second hand 17-55 with both a lens hood and UV filter so I will do some testing once it arrives. If it produces any negative effect to image quality I will not use it but if it doesn't harm image quality by any noticeable amount I will probably keep it on as I do quite a bit of sports photography and it wouldn't hurt