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This $10 filter cost me the photo of the year

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Summary

I dropped and cracked my telephoto lens. I thought a UV filter was the solution to keep it free from dust, and it may be true... but the $10 cheap filter I got also ruined what could have been the photo of the year.
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Published: Sep 6, 2026 Duration: 8 min 19 sec
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