Vivitar 95mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter

Slapped this on my kit lens right away and the multicoated glass is noticeably clearer than the cheap UV I had before. It threads on smoothly and finally gives me some peace of mind against scratches and dust.

The threads are clean and the glass is perfectly clear through my viewfinder, so I’ve just left it on full-time as a barrier against dust and fingerprints. My lens stays spotless even after a dusty hike, which is exactly what I wanted it for.

Kept my 55-200mm on during a dusty beach trip and the filter took every bit of sand and grit without a scratch reaching the glass. Multicoated is right, reflections at golden hour are barely an issue. It’s a no-brainer for the price, though the included case feels a little flimsy — but the lens prot