Nice demo Jon, and thanks for taking the time to share this!


The images without the filter certainly look more pleasing to me as well.


I think the improved contrast may make it appear that the bare lens has more flare, but I think it just makes it more obvious, because those shots are clearer.


I agree that the weather sealing and element protection appear to worth the tradeoff.


I think that I will now consider to remove the filter on occasion, if I have a special shot.


Rich