19/03/2026 1:00 am
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I just dropped a massive amount of money on the Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8 and honestly my bank account is crying right now but I need to protect this thing. Im shooting a wedding in Seattle this October and knowing the weather there it’s probably gonna be drizzly so I really want some solid protection on the front element. I was doing some reading online and a lot of people swear by the B+W MRC Nano ones because they are easy to clean but then I saw a bunch of threads saying that UV filters are basically useless on digital sensors and I should just go with a clear protector.
My logic was that if Im spending over two grand on a lens I shouldnt be putting a cheap $20 filter on it but now Im stuck between the Hoya HD3 and the B+W Master series. I read that the Hoya is basically unbreakable which sounds great for my clumsy self but some people say the color cast is slightly warm? I dont want to be fixing white balance issues in post all day because of a filter. Plus the RF 24-70 has that 82mm thread size which makes everything so much more expensive. Should I just get a circular polarizer too or is that overkill for wedding stuff... I have about $180 left in my gear budget for this month so I need to make it count. What are you guys actually using on your L glass?
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19/03/2026 1:35 am
Coming back to this, Ive had some really annoying experiences with 82mm filters on my L glass. Honestly, I was so disappointed with the ghosting on some high-end glass I tried. I eventually switched to the Breakthrough Photography X4 UV 82mm because the nanocoating is actually legit. Water beads right off in the rain, which is huge for Seattle weddings. Its way more reliable than the B+W stuff I used to use.
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19/03/2026 1:01 am
I almost ruined my 24-70 last year in the rain, so please be careful out there.
- Hoya HD3 UV 82mm is great because its basically bulletproof, but watch out for that slight color shift.
- B+W 82mm Master 007 Clear MRC Nano is my pick for Seattle weather since water wipes right off. I would suggest the B+W just to avoid fighting smudges during the ceremony... it saved my skin last fall.
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19/03/2026 1:35 am
Unfortunately, the price jump for 82mm glass is just ridiculous. Premium filters have given me ghosting issues lately and it was honestly a letdown for the money. Quick question tho, are you gonna use the lens hood in the rain? If so, check out the Marumi DHG Super Lens Protect 82mm instead. Its budget friendly and the water-repellent coating is actually decent for drizzle.
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07/04/2026 3:25 am
^ This. Also, I am gonna politely disagree with the Hoya recommendation. I have been very satisfied with the Sigma WR Ceramic Protector 82mm over the HD3 series lately. While the Hoya is tough, the Sigma ceramic glass has better light transmission specs at 99.7 percent and honestly just feels more robust for expensive L glass like yours. I have used it in messy weather and the water-repellent coating works well for quick wipes without any smearing. Quick tip... if you are worried about image quality, skip the UV and get a dedicated clear protector. You avoid the potential yellowing issues some high-index UV filters have. No complaints on my end since switching to the NiSi V-PRO Nano HUC Protector 82mm either. Both are technically solid and the color neutral data is much better than the cheaper stuff.
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19/03/2026 2:05 am
Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.
