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Originally Posted by freesole
I think I might just bite the bullet and buy one. BTW, do any of you use any filters? I'm still new to photography but do any of you use your filters for a purpose other than to reduce glare and protect the lens? Do any add more color to the picture (ie. polarizing lenses)?
Would you recommend any filters other than a UV one on a 17-55?
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Filters do not reduce glare. They can cause glare, flaring or ghosting. Depending on the efficiency of the coatings however, the flaring and ghosting can be greatly reduced. I used to use filters, but not anymore. If I put a filter in front of my lens, it would be a B+W MRC filter.
A UV filter will reduce haze at higher altitudes as well as protecting your front element.
A polarizer does not add colour, it reduces certain reflections so colours can seem more saturated.