20/02/2026 12:26 pm
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I recently picked up a Canon R6 and a couple of RF lenses, including the 24-105mm f/4. I'm looking for some high-quality filters to protect my glass and help with my landscape photography. I've heard mixed things about using standard screw-on filters vs. the EF-EOS R drop-in filter adapter. Does anyone have experience with brands like PolarPro or B+W on these specific lenses? I’m particularly worried about vignetting on the wider RF zooms. I'm willing to spend a bit more for quality. What would you guys suggest as the must-have filter kit for someone starting out with the RF system?
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20/02/2026 1:00 pm
Hmm, I've had a different experience. I tried the drop-in system but it was UNFORTUNATELY a hassle to swap and caused some weird flare. Honestly, I'd go with high-quality slim screw-ons instead: * B+W 77mm XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter
* PolarPro 77mm QuartzLine Circular Polarizer Filter Your gonna love the 24-105, just dont stack filters or you'll definitely see vignetting at 24mm! gl!
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12/03/2026 9:41 am
man, i feel your pain so much!! i spent weeks obsessing over what to put on my rf glass and it was basically a nightmare. you spend all this money on these incredible lenses and then youre terrified a cheap piece of glass is gonna ruin the sharpness or give you those nasty dark corners at 24mm. i actually had a filter get stuck on my 24-105 last year during a sunset shoot and i almost lost my mind trying to get it off without scratching the barrel... its just the worst feeling when gear gets in the way of the shot! it's so stressful trying to find that balance between protection and quality. anyway, for the rf system specifically, ive been obsessed with the magnetic kits lately. they are amazing for reliability because you stop worrying about cross-threading your expensive glass in the dark. i went with the Kase Wolverine Magnetic Circular Polarizer 77mm and it's been fantastic. the glass is shock-resistant and super thin, which is the key for that 24-105mm lens to avoid vignetting. i also use the Kase Wolverine Magnetic ND64 6-Stop Filter 77mm for waterfalls. the reason these work so well is the magnetic ring stays on the lens, and you just snap the filters on and off in a second... its so much more reliable than fiddling with tiny threads when you're in a rush!
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20/02/2026 12:26 pm
sooo i was in the same boat when i first got my rf gear!! i was literally worried about vignetting and the cost of buying multiple sizes... basically i just went with the drop-in adapter system and im super satisfied. - story: i started with pricey screw-ons but it got way too expensive.
- answer: i think the drop-in system works well and covers all my lenses for less money.
- lesson: its way cheaper in the long run tho!!
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02/03/2026 8:35 am
@Reply #2 - good point! Honestly i was pretty worried about the same thing when i first got my gear. I ended up sticking to a basic protection filter for my 24-105 just to keep the glass safe without spending a fortune. Im really satisfied with that choice and havent had any issues with vignetting at 24mm so far... no complaints here! It works well and gives me some peace of mind. Tbh it really comes down to how much gear you want to lug around. Are you looking for a dedicated set for each lens size or were you thinking of using one large filter with step-up rings to keep costs down? Also, what kind of budget are you aiming for for the whole kit? It gets pricey quick once you start adding things like polarizers and nd filters into the mix... just wanna make sure you dont overspend on stuff you might not need yet.
