You think so? The element is so far down the barrel I can barely touch it (if I wanted to) with my index finger, I can't imagine a scenario that would result in something hard (or soft) touching the lens.
I protect my other lenses, but not that one. But if he feels better/safer with one on, then by all means do so, but, it's such a nice lens, get a nice B&W or something :) Brad ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 1:18 AM Subject: Re: Filter/Hood question about 100mm macro > Put a high quality UV filter on and protect the lens, your investment and > your fear of accidently scratching the lens... > > In a message dated 11/7/02 12:51:45 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > << I talked to Pentax on this one and they don't make a hood for the lens, > > because it really is not needed at all. I have the FA version. Putting a > > UV type filter on will not be protecting the front element anyhow, and with > > the SMC is not needed. In fact, you would just degrade the image, and what > > am image that lens can make! Use it as is and enjoy the view, so to speak > > ;-) > > > Brad. >> >
