I'm the exact opposite. I never carry a UV on any lenses, just extra glass
my sharpness is required to pass through. I keep my lenses hoods on at all
times instead. I have yet to lose a lenses from blowing out the glass. I
have also never lost any threads from using metal hoods, dented but
functional is my norm. I have lost plenty of those plastic hoods.
My friends are amazed at how badly I treat my equipment. Anyone out there
put plastic baggies on the feet of your tripod before use? I have a friend
who does.
Take care out there,
Gregory
www.fireframeimaging.com
www.ebbtidegalleryofgifts.com
http://soundexposure.org
