I’ve known that I need filters as protection for my lenses for a while now.  It’s just that my want/need list is so long and a filter is just not as fun to buy as other camera stuff but I KNEW I needed to do it.  On THE DAY that I had in mind to go get it, I dropped my lens 24-70mm….my go-to lens. @*&$^@!!  Luckily it didn’t break the glass but “just” bent the rim.    But it will cost me close to $200 to repair it.  A filter for my lens is about $35. 

If you do happen to drop your lens and/or need camera repair – The Camera Clinic in North Seattle has been great at helping me fix the problem.  I do hope, however, you won’t have to ever pay them a visit!