Had the privilege to be part of the photography business domain (as corporate and freelance photographer), I have developed a strong aversion over the years about the use of front lens caps. Why? Simply because they (lens caps) have the malicious habit to be in place at the wrong moment and they (lens caps) have the highest ability to lose themselves in too many occasions. Very early in my visual creator life, the neutral filters have been a critical equipment for my psychologic comfort and the one of my precious optics.
It is preferable that the neutral and protective filters are manufactured with very good quality optic glasses ***. Their construction should also be strong and refined so, you can screw and unscrew then with ease and confidence. These modern filters are now available with sophistic coating that prevent undesirable light reflections and, in some cases, act as a water repellent which is very useful in adverse condition photographic contexts.
The use of a neutral (protective) filter that act as a permanent fixed protective front lens cap can be combined with the mounting of a dedicated lens hood which is further prevent unwanted light flair phenomena. All these lens accessories (filter, lens hood) are not an obligatory requirement to get better picture results but for the photographer, they are a very fine reassurance about the sustainability of their precious photo gear without speaking about the enhanced ability to be able to photograph instantly.
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*** Yes, high quality filters can be expensive...
Photo Daniel M: Fujifilm X-S10 / XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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