Filter died to save lens

Eco Ellen · August 17, 2013, 10:35:40 AM

moroccangirl · August 17, 2013, 05:18:01 PM

Thank goodness for filters!!!!

Roxy Poodle · August 17, 2013, 05:59:37 PM

Filters have been on my "to buy" list for ages, and I just haven't gotten around to it. This picture may have been precisely what I needed to get my priorities straightened out! Yikes!!!

radial · August 17, 2013, 06:08:17 PM

That's pretty much their primary function. Kind of like Secret Service agents.

Eco Ellen · August 17, 2013, 10:32:45 PM

I was shocked when I opened my camera bag- I was just packing for vacation . It must have just taken a hit at just the right angle. I didn't have another clear filter to out on so I threw on a polarizer for travel. I will replace this one ASAP. Thirty dollar filter protected an $800 lens.

Eco Ellen · August 17, 2013, 10:34:32 PM

I think I will send that pic to Hoya with a thank-you note.

badger · August 18, 2013, 08:40:03 AM

Quote from: Eco Ellen on August 17, 2013, 10:32:45 PM
I was shocked when I opened my camera bag- I was just packing for vacation . It must have just taken a hit at just the right angle. I didn't have another clear filter to out on so I threw on a polarizer for travel. I will replace this one ASAP. Thirty dollar filter protected an $800 lens.

Oof!

Eco Ellen · August 18, 2013, 07:57:03 PM

Quote from: badger on August 18, 2013, 08:40:03 AM
Oof!

Let this be a lesson kids!

TK · August 19, 2013, 12:37:47 PM

Nice save!

AmyAmyAmy · August 24, 2013, 09:44:33 PM

Been there, with a work camera. I was happy to replace that filter out of my own pocket!

Eco Ellen · August 25, 2013, 09:23:09 PM

I need to order replacement filters tomorrow. I don't have one for my 50 but I know I'd be unhappy if that lens cracked so ill buy one.