yo! honestly, congrats on the RF glass... it's literally life-changing but i totally get the paranoia lol. those front elements are basically magnets for dust. as a pro, i'm always cautious about putting cheap glass in front of specialized Canon coatings, but u don't have to spend $400 to keep that resolution sharp! For your 82mm setup, here is how i'd handle the budget without sacrificing quality: * B+W 82mm Master 007 Clear Filter MRC Nano - Around $95. This is the industry standard for protection. It’s super thin and won't cause vignetting on that 24-70mm.
* Marumi EXUS Circular P.L Mark II 82mm - Usually around $130. It's highkey better value than the boutique brands but has amazing oil-resistant coatings.
* NiSi 82mm True Color Variable ND 1-5 Stops - About $160. Seriously, the color shift is almost zero. Basically, stick to screw-ins for better weather sealing if ur doing heavy outdoor work. skip the magnetic stuff for now to save cash... just get a cheap step-up ring set if u buy smaller lenses later. cheers! 👍

Totally agree with the above! Honestly I was sooo nervous about my RF sharpness too. I've tried many, but for your 82mm setup, check these: 1. Hoya HD3 82mm UV Filter - Basically indestructible and keeps images crisp. 2. K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetic Circular Polarizer - Super fast for swaps, tho screw-ins are better for weather sealing in the rain. In my experience, that RF glass deserves the good stuff like B+W 82mm Master 010 UV-Haze MRC Nano!

oh man, congrats on the jump to RF!! honestly, that glass is literally amazing and I totally get the paranoia about scratching it. Im still pretty new to the mirrorless world too, but I spent way too much time looking into this exact thing for my RF setup. So from what I’ve gathered, you’ve basically got three main paths to consider: Option A: High-end screw-ins like Breakthrough Photography or B+W. IIRC, Breakthrough is supposedly the most neutral in terms of color cast cuz they use really specific nano coatings. The weather sealing is awesome since it stays tight, but swapping them is kinda a pain if youre moving fast. Option B: The magnetic systems like PolarPro or Kase. Dude, these look sooo cool for landscape work! People say they're super fast, but I'm not 100% sure if they seal as well against rain as a traditional screw-in. Ngl, the convenience of just snapping it on is probably worth it tho. Option C: The Canon Drop-in Adapter. This is GREAT for your EF stuff, but obviously doesn't help with your native RF glass. I think someone told me it can sometimes shift the focus slightly on certain wide-angle EF lenses, but it's probably fine for most stuff. Actually, for your 82mm lenses, I'd say highkey go with a magnetic system or Breakthrough. I havent noticed any AF issues with filters on my RF setup... mirrorless is usually pretty smart about that. If you're doing portraits, maybe get a good CPL first? Anyway, gl with the new gear!!

Tbh I totally agree with Muden about the price point. You dont always have to go for the most expensive option just because the lens was pricey. I had a bit of a scare recently while shooting some coastal stuff where the salt spray and sand were everywhere... I was so glad I had a solid filter on. I actually started with one of those fancy magnetic systems because I thought it would be faster, but it actually popped off in my bag twice while I was hiking up a trail. Super stressful lol. Now I just stick to the screw-on ones for my current setup because they feel way more reliable when Im moving around a lot. It might take a few extra seconds to swap them, but knowing its not gonna fall off while Im trekking through the brush is worth it for my peace of mind. Honestly, for landscapes, that extra bit of security is everything.

Saving this whole thread. So much good info here you guys are awesome.

Regarding what #5 said about "Saving this whole thread. So much good info..." - it is a great list but you might want to consider doing some extra research on your own. Be careful with some of those magnetic ones because they can sometimes vignette on the wide end of your 24-70 if you stack them. I would suggest making sure you look at the raw tests first.

• You should honestly just search YouTube for RF 82mm filter tests and it is basically the first result that shows the color shift.
• Make sure to check the Reddit threads where people do those DIY sharpness tests with the actual charts.
• Search for RF lens filter ghosting on Google to see real world examples from users. I saw a really thorough video a few weeks ago that basically debunked half the stuff people say about the premium brands being perfectly neutral. Definitely worth a quick look before you spend the cash tho... let me know if you find it and I can tell you if it is the same one I watched.