TIFFEN 37mm UV Protector Filter

Too cheap to pass up. Get it to protect your investments.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Yeah, there is some debate on whether UV filters are needed. Some people say it degrades quality, so say it doesn’t make a difference in the real world. Blah blah blah. My take on it is get it to protect your lens. Its just a cheap way to prevent dust, scratches, or your expensive glass to be accidentally broken. Personally, I haven’t seen any degradation of IQ (image quality) from the pictures I’ve taken and it just gives me a better peace of mind.

For a non-coated filter, not bad!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought one of these to protect my LensBaby 3G, and other than the occasional reflection from a very strong light source it does a great job.

Great Filter for my Canon Rebel IX
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter for both my lens. It not over protection for the lens. If a accident does happen and it gets scratched you don’t have to replace you whole lens just the filter.

Perfect protection
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Like many others, I use UV filters mostly for lens protection. I have one on every lens I own and I simply replace them as they wear.

Didn’t like the packaging
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
There is nothing much a UV filter has to do, so of course I cannot give it a 3 star or lesser rating. I have a UV filter from kenko and they seem much better.

But for the price I bought ($2.93) who am I to complain

lens saver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is just a great, simple product that will save you a lot of money – greatly reducing the chances you will damage the lens itself.

Works well but
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s cheap and works as protective filter well.Does not fit my Nikon cap perfectly but so far works.Don’t know how it compares to other filters though

Good filter.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a really good filter for the price. The main reason that I use a filter is to protect the lense from scratches. for the price of this filter, you could be a little mor care free about getting the perfect shot and scratching up an expensive lense or filter. I could not tell you the difference between a Tiffen and a Hoya filter except that the Hoya costs almost twice as much. If you dont use filters, it is worth it just for protection of your lense.

Tiffen 67mm CPL filter
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
So far so good. I am happy with its performance. Its a good deal for its price.

cheap filter with dusty package
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
it shipped with a very dusty plastic case, on which the tags were blurred. the filter looks ok with the cheap price. anyway, not as good as the items in local store.

UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent UV protection filter that is well worth the money to protect your valuable lens.

No Complaints
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had just recieved this for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi Camera and it works great! Just screw it into the lens and you are set and ready to go! The price I found on this was $6.99 and does not change often if at all when I have checked…For that price it is absolutly great because it saves a lens thats worth $500

Decent for protection
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought it without doing much research. The filter isn’t coated, so all of the wonderful coatings on your lens become almost pointless. I’ve since decided to go without filters for protection. I replace the lens cap immediately after use anyway.

Good protection and UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter fits perfectly with my Nikon D60 18-55mm lens. And it does its job. My pictures of sky and clouds are very clear without haze. Most of all, I think it is a good investment for your expensive lens. I put it on my Nikon D60 right after I took the camera out of the box for the first time and I keep it on all the time. I have to mention the Amazon customer service. It is unbeatable! When I put my order for the D60, I realize that I should have combined this order with the camera to get free shipping. I called the customer service and they helped me to get a free standard shipping for this order because I just ordered Nikon D60. So this order even came before my D60! (I used super saver shipping for D60, which takes longer time.)

52 mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great prooduct, great deal, and great delivery time. No Problems.

Cheap solution for the inexpensive lens.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Well, this works. but please don’t buy an eight dollar filter for a 1200 dollar lens. You can always spend up to 5% of the lens cost in buying protective gear for them.

Fine UV Protection
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this Tiffen filter to protect the lens of my Lumix digital still camera. Tiffen has always been a fine brand for filters. This one serves the purpose of protecting the camera lens — and that is what I bought it for. No complaints.

Good deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter is perfect for my Nikon 70-300 lens. Thank you for prompt shipment and good deals.

a must have
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Buy a lens, buy a filter, a small investment to protect the lens. UV filter is always good to have.

Does what it says
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have bought 5 of these filters; 1 x 52mm, 4 x 58mm and now the 67mm. They do exactly as intended; protect your lens.

I haven’t noticed it affecting image quality in day to day use, but on a couple of night time trips have noticed lights ghosting/doubling on photos which have disappeared when the filter is removed. Am not sure if this happens with other brands as well.

Overall, a good price for peace of mind. I see no reason to spend more at the moment.

Good for Price. Fits nicely on Panasonic FZ35
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I primarily wanted something to protect the lens on my FZ35, since it’s a super-zoom and if I scratch the lens, the thing is trash. I haven’t noticed the issues that other reviewers have, but they wouldn’t surprise me. The thing costs $7. If the filter causes problems in any of my shots, I can always take it off. So far, in daylight and indoor (with and without flash) I haven’t had any problems. The shots look the same as if the filter wasn’t there. Exactly what I wanted.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD

what can you say about a filter…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
good product. feets my needs (amateur photographer). maybe not the greatest filter, but good value for the cheap price you pay.

Don’t use in low light
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Took the suggestion of Amazon and bought this filter for the Canon 50mm f1.8 since the price was cheap. I will never make the mistake of buying a cheap filter again. Unlike other filters I have, the threads were not very good and had trouble getting the filter on the lens. When it was on, don’t shoot in low light because it will ruin every photo. I have these green glowing spots on each shot, the internal reflection is not acceptable even on a $75 lens. Sorry Tiffen, I’m going back to Hoya, haven’t had this problem on other lenses with their filters.

Next time I will take the advice of amazon but look for better quality items. Live and learn, at least it was only $10 I am out cause it will be too much work to try and return it.

Does exactly what it’s supposed to
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great find, and inexpensive. I can’t believe I was about to shell out $20 at a camera store for one of these. It’s easy to attach and remove, and I really do need another one since I have two lenses!

Excellent purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter fits over the camera lens and protects it from dust and scratches without affecting the pictures I take in any way, which is exactly what I wanted.

Considering this one cost me one third the price of the original accesory for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K camera, I consider this an excellent purchase.

Exactly what it should be.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What can you say about a UV filter? I’ve used Tiffen filters for decades. They’re good quality and last forever… with normal care. A good value.

you get what you paid for
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
works like any other UV protective filter. For the cheap price, it is noticeable that the edges of the glass isn’t perfect but it doesn’t affect the picture quality what so ever.

Necessary.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
you don’t wanna damage your lens. especially if its a Canon L series one.

Nice Product. Expensive Shipping
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tiffen 58mm is working properly on my Rebel XTI. No complaints besides the expendive shipping I paid.

Horrible
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received this filter as a freebee on a lens that I bought. I went out on a sunset shoot at the beach and was getting tons of internal reflections. Bad filter.

protect those lenses: use filters
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Protect your camera lens by using a filter. This Tiffen does the job at reasonable price.

normal filter, practical and lightweight
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I use this filter with my 18-200 mm nikon lens and I have another (67 mm) with a 18-135 mm nikon lens, I don’t have problems with them and help me to protect my lenses, I recomend this UV Filters and this brand because is cheap and usefull. The filters don’t affect my photos.

Good filter for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have several of these filters. They are good filters, but in time (several years), they can get tiny scratches if I’m not careful. The little ring that holds the glass to the metal ring has come loose on occasion, but I just tighten it and the problem goes away for several months. Keep in mind that I’m a professional photojournalist and I use my gear heavily (daily). I keep coming back to this filter because I keep buying new lenses. It works great in fog and dust. It works so well, that when I’m in a situation that I NEED to show the fog or dust, I must take the filter off because the filter cuts through so well. I would also recommend the Skylight filter too.

“Good Enough”
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The lens of this filter is able to rotate freely within the metal ring; none of my other, more professional filters do that, so it projects a vibe of bad worksmanship. I bought this filter only to go on the kit lens that came with my camera, and so I didn’t want to spend a lot. This filter is good enough to be used on the kit lens, but I’d get something higher quality for any other lens.

Terrible in Night
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Please do not buy this filter. It gives terrible flare to the photograph in the night. Works good in the day time. Try hoya. Just 10 dollar more than this item.

UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good price on product, however

I felt shipping and handling was excessive

Tiffen ***77mm UVPF***
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this **SEVENTY SEVEN MILLIMETER** UV Protection Filter for my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX HSM lens to go on my Canon 400D.

Since Amazon groups all the reviews (the 58mm, the 72, this 77, etc) together, (the reason for which I cannot fathom, considering they are different products and function differently if they’re smaller or larger! AND have different prices!) I figured I’d make SURE I was clear on which I was reviewing.

The filter does what it’s supposed to. Simple as that – it removes haziness from pictures and keeps you from busting the front element of your lens on a table corner or when you inevitably drop your lens/camera. It does exactly what it is advertised to do. Therefor, it receives a 5 star rating.

Great protection!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A protective lens like this just saved another camera of mine! I dropped the camera, and the protective lens cracked, but the camera lens (and ring) were fine. I think the fact that this lens has a metal frame helped a lot. I strongly recommend using protective lenses on your cameras! It saved me from costly repairs!

Good protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does a good job keeping my lenses safe. It’s not the top of the line filter out there but I haven’t noticed any difference in image quality with and without the filter. Good value for the price.

Dependable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Tiffen filters, can be looked through with confindence.

Tiffen, has set the industries standards for quialty.

So, when YOU, take out that new lens from the box, hold it in one hand and with the other hand screw-on your new Tiffen protective filter.

It’s worth it.

great priced filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great price for a filter. It appears to be glass and protects well. Hasn’t scratched so far. I would recommend it instead of the very high prices some stores charge.

Does not fit the Panasonic camera
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t fit the Panasonic HDC-SD1 DV camera. Despite the vendor says. They did accept return but charged me shipping. Get it rigth Panasonic

disappointing
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This was a very disappointing purchase. The item was never received and I had no contact number for the company. This was a complete waste of my money.

size poor
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I got this, the product itself seems good, but didn’t fit my camera, didn’t get it returned so stuck with it. Guidance on sizing, models, etc would be very helpful for the novice camera person.

Excellent Product and a great price.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen 46mm UV filter fit my Fujifilm S700 camera perfectly. I was also able to use the Fujifilm lens cap on the filter!! Chet Banas, Minocqua, WI.

Nice filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This works as good as filters four times the price. I have one for every lens to serve as a protective layer to the lens itself.

Great Lens Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just what I expected. Protects my lens without distorting the image. No reason for me to spend more for a lens protector.

Seems to be good quality, but mine arrived with dust on it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This seems to be a fairly basic cover for your expensive lens. Simply, this is good insurance. The optics looks perfectly fine to me. I can discern absolutely zero difference between photos taken with – and without – the filter applied. That said, the filter arrived covered in white dust and I was suprised that they didn’t include a cheap lens wipe in the package.

A must have for everyone!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My dad introduced me to the UV filters. Its not really so much the UV filter but the fact these things save lenses from breaking!! I came close to breaking a lens before but thankfully I had a UV filter on my lens. Not to mention they help protect from dirt and other things of that sort.

Get a UV filter for your lens!

Shipping the right item!!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I cannot respond to how the product was. I didn’t get what I ordered. I picked the product that I wanted with the aide of the discription and pictures on the website and made the purchase. Amazon shipped me the wrong item, via 2nd hand vendor? and because it was not their (Amazons’) mistake (and I know it wasn’t mine), Amazon is going to take the return shipping charges from the credit they will give me on the 30 day return policy. After much searching, I found an e-mail to lodge my concerns. I wrote an e-mail to question them on the return policy and to my BIG suprise, no response. Buying from Amazon was not the best choice in saving money….

great service
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My product was delivered on time and was not damaged. As for the item itself, it’s a UV filter. It is kind of hard to rate something like this, but it does it job, so great!

No problems – good product for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to keep the dust of Iraq out of my Canon EF-S 17-85 lens. It does a fine job and I’ve seen no noticeable change in the quality of images that I’m capturing with my Canon 20D.

MY MISTAKE
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE SIZE BEFORE YOU BUY. I APPARENTLY DIDN’T. THIS IS PROBABLY A GREAT FILTER!

Does the job.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I mainly bought the filter to protect my lens glass which is what it does just fine. I cannot tell a difference in the photos with or without the filter. In todays age of digital photography, the “Digital Darkroom” does the job that a filter use to be responsible for.

Absolute MUST
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Works Great for My FZ18. This Filter had been On My Cam Always.

A Perfect lens with no Vignating , and no Distortion.

A Perfect Must Have

It works
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This product works to keep our 1 year olds finger prints off the lens and seems to take good clear photos, but I have a hard time putting inexpensive glass in front of a good lens when I am trying to get high end shots.

Does the job at a great price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got this UV filter to use with my Nikon D40. There isn’t much to it to make it malfunction – it’s a piece of glass mounted on a 52mm-threaded ring.

If I look at the filter from an angle, I can see a strange pattern of sorts on the glass, but this doesn’t seem to affect my photos.

Having the filter means I can wipe off fingerprints without fear of waering down the coatings on the front element of the lens, and it’s also cheap insurance for small dings.

Thanks Amazon for the great price ($6.99) and fast shipping (placed order Sunday; order was placed on Sunday, wasn’t shipped until Friday, but arrived on Saturday).

Lens protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s cheap and it keeps your lens from getting scratched. There isn’t much more to say.

Protects Your Lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should have a UV filter screwed onto the end of each of their lenses. It’s a lot cheaper to replace one of these when it gets scratched than a lense. This does what it’s supposed to do.

Lens protector
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great choice for everyday use: protects your lens from scratches and almost doesn’t impact the image colors

Excellent protective filter.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter works fine. I use it to protect the lens objective. It does this and I can detect no distortion or light loss while using it.

Broken filter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received this product with a crack down the center of the lens. Although the cost was minimal, the fact that the lens was broken is annoying. Is it replaceable?

great product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter works great for protecting your lenses. I purchased 3, and put one on each of my lenses!

hits the original lens
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This filter is not ideal for the 17-40 mm canon lens as it hits the original lens when its fully extended. better not buy this.

Gets the job done
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this UV protection filter to protect my new lens. I’m happy with it because it just gets the job done and I haven’t found any flaws on it (at least not yet). I recommend it.

A good value.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Obviously filter prices for a particular filter size and function vary over a wide range. This particular filter appears to me to be a good value at the price paid.

Ok basic filter, but has some issues
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This basic UV 37mm filter is ok for protecting a camcorder lens (really the main reason people use UV filters, I think), but it has two main issues:

1) the filter didn’t screw on very well onto my Panasonic PV-GS320. It would partly screw on, but even with repeated attempts, and verifying that the threads were ok, it would never seat fully down onto the camcorder. I tried it with both the camcorder hood on and off, and it had the same issue in both cases. This seems to me like a basic defect. I later purchased a Hoya filter which seated perfectly, so I know the camcorder was not the problem. Ultimately it’s not a huge deal, but when it’s poorly seated, I’d be concerned about the stability of screwing on something else (like a polarizer filter), or of permanently messing up the threads on my camcorder.

2) the lens produces a lot of solar flare if you’re pointed anywhere near the sun. This is not really a defect in the lens, as an uncoated lens is not designed to avoid sun flare (after all, it’s just a piece of glass). It’s really just a matter of you-get-what-you-pay-for. All the camera websites state that you need a multi-coated lens if you want to really deal with sun flare. I later purchased a Hoya multi-coated lens for only a few dollars more, and did some experiments and the multi-coated lens works much better when pointing into the sun. I haven’t used the Tiffen much indoors, but other reviews on this item confirm it has the same issue indoors when pointed toward a lamp, which doesn’t surprise me.

Pros: cheap

Cons: poor threading, major sun flare issue

Overall, I’m going to solely use the multi-coated Hoya that I purchased, and just keep this Tiffen as a backup if for some reason I ever scratch the Hoya (since these UV filters are really just scratch-prevention for the main camcorder built-in lens). But my recommendation is just get a multi-coated lens in the first place (from Tiffen or Hoya or whoever, I’m sure they are all good as long as they are multi-coated) for a few extra dollars rather than this cheap uncoated one.

If it was just a matter of the sun flare, I’d probably give it 3 or 4 stars, since it does what any other uncoated filter would do, but I knocked it down to 2 stars due to the threading issue.

I didn’t look on Ebay
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have the UV filter from this site before I didn’t look on Ebay. Well, I would buy it from the Ebay, because you can get it reasonable price and better one. Of cause you need to study for Lens filter !!! It saves the money and your time.

Great Price, Does what I was looking for.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bout this filter to keep my second lens from getting dusty and scratched up. Quality not the greatest, but worth the $10.00 to be protected.

Good Insurance
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve read so many photographers advise people to buy these mainly as insurance for their glass. I was never going to drop a lens but bought these for insurance anyway. I dropped the whole camera and broke the filter but no other harm. I can’t remember ever dropping a camera but the insurance paid off.

Quality Made in USA
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This UV filter is very well made, particularly for the price. Either I got a good copy or the other reviewers are exaggerating perceived flaws. Moreover, I have not seen any negative effects on image quality but rather quite the contrary.

The most amazing thing to me is this filter is made in the U.S. That’s an added bonus to getting great, affordable protection for my lenses and UV filtration – my dollars stay at home for a change.

Works Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Im very happy with this Filter.. it was a great deal and does just want it needed to do. Go Get one!

Good Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.

Don’t even notice it’s on the lens. Works exactly as described.

A regular UV filter at a Great Price.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is the first time I purchased a product by Tiffen. I’m using this UV Protection filter mainly for the protection of my new lens, and I assume most people purchase a UV filter for the same reason. The main drive for me to choose this product is because of the reduced price and the 10-year warranty. Being a simple UV filter, there aren’t any extra effects except the advertised “Helps eliminate bluish cast in images.” My prints just came back, and I can’t really see too much of a difference with my untrained eyes.

as expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Not much to say either good or bad about this product. I use it to protect my lens and it serves that purpose well.

UV Protection Filter a Must!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Tiffen has always produced quality products. Although the UV filter is a simple accessory, it is absolutely necessary to protect your lens.

Tips: Have the correct filter size ready for each lens you own. Put the filter on the lens as soon as you get your lens. It is much easier to clean the filter than to clean the surface of your coated lens. Also, if the filter is scratched, replace it. Easier to replace a scratched filter than to repair a scratched lens.

Good protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does a good job keeping my lenses safe. It’s not the top of the line filter out there but I haven’t noticed any difference in image quality with and without the filter. Good value for the price.

Great for its price, but don’t use it indoors
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The last commenter is not kidding: you’ll see spots of green perhaps because of the anti-reflect coating of the filter. It’s an overall great filter for its price, but I used it at a wedding. The outdoor shots were great, but when it came time for the indoor banquet, all my pictures have green spots everywhere, some more intense than others.

Incorrect accessory –
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
On the page for the Sanyo HD1000 camcorder, the Tiffen 49mm UV Protection filter is listed as an accessory that other Amazon customers purchased along with the Sanyo camcorder. The $7 price is amazing, but you’ll not be able to use it without also purchasing an adapter ring to make the 49mm filter fit on the Sanyo HD1000′s 40.5mm lens. And… the adapter ring is $20, bringing the price to protect the camcorder lens to $27!

Amazon should remove the 49mm filter and adapter ring from the list of things other customers purchased and offer a 40.5mm UV Protection Filter. This will avoid creating unhappy customers when they discover the 49mm filter won’t fit the Sanyo camcorder.

Needed it right away!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Received filter and it worked fine. Was leaving for trip and had to have it. However, looked as if it had been used.

great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this lens works great, it does nothing! just what it is supposed to, and no more dust will get on my lens

Very poor quality a waste of money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I had fallen victim to an attractive package deal and got this filter for practically free and even as a free gift it was terrible.

Its too heavy and bulky adds unnecessary size to lens. Its easy to scratch and hard to clean. I had one stubborn spot that I took forever to remove.

Yes its cheaper but you will end up throwing it and buying a Hoya or Quantaray so save your time and money.

I still have mine if you want it its yours free….

Horrible Lens Flare!!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens along with this filter, and after one night of taking photos, I will never use this filter in conjunction with my lens again. I’ve never seen such bad lens flare in my life–i.e., this filter catches a lot of the light going into your lens so that when you take pictures, it takes doubles of lights. You’ll have one set of streetlights where they should be, and the streetlights’ ghosts across the frame. Very annoying. Since it was only $7, I didn’t return the filter, but if you’re buying this for your 50mm, don’t. At night, your lens is meant to be shot unadorned.

Causes lens flare
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this to protect my Sigma 30mm f1.4, but after using it for a few days and noticing a high level of flaring, I tested it by taking identical shots with and without the filter. Low and behold, the filter was the cause of most of the flaring. Spend some more on a coated filter.

Reflections/Lens Flare
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This filter causes lens flares/internal reflections when used on my Nikon AF-S 50mm 1.4G lens. It’s unusable when I have a light source in a photo because it will have a green lens flare on it.

I gave it two stars instead of one because it does it protects the lens from dust/damage.

Great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Using this on my Canon f/1.8 50mm lens, it’s fantastic. Great price, great quality, can’t go wrong.

Filters for digital SLR’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This name-brand filter for my Nikon D60 was a fraction of the price charged in photography speciality stores, and much cheaper than in the so-called “discount houses.” It came quickly and in perfect condition.

wrong size for Canon S2is
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Someone earlier had complained that this lense was suggested to them by amazon and it was the wrong size. Well, that person isn’t alone. The camera I purchased is a Canon S2is, which I love. The lense doesn’t fit it. I even bought the hood/lense adapter set and it STILL doesn’t fit. This simply is NOT the right lense for a Canon S2is, no matter what Amazon suggests. Now, too much time has passed for me to return the lense. I’m stuck with it, and I don’t like that.

Junk, Cheaply Made, Poorly Designed… BEWARE
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I read a bunch of good reviews on this filter. I had compared this Tiffen (I bought 2 of them) and the Hoya and another brand. Let me tell you, do yourself a favor– and get another brand.

Here are my complaints, and why I am terribly disappointed:

1) The instant I picked my [...] package up off the porch, I heard a rattling. I immediately thought the filter(s) may have broken. But since there was other stuff on the box, I decided to hold judgment. Well it turns out it was the filters, and they were not broken– the just RATTLE– A LOT. So badly, I heard it through the Amazon box when I picked it up from the porch! The glass is too small for the frame– significantly small, not just a tiny bit. So, you can immediately forget keeping dust out. I cleaned the inside off, and put them on my lenses. Next, I sprayed some Nikon Lens Cleaner on the outside surface, and cleaned off the filter’s outside face… got it all nice and clean, only to find out– some of the liquid ran inside the filter, and onto the lens surface. So I had to take it off, reclean the lens, and try again… what a fiasco.

2) I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner (high quality stuff) to clean the filters. That stuff contains isopropyl alcohol, so I know it can clean almost anything. No matter what, there are spots that WILL NOT come off. They are embedded in the glass somehow.

3) The filters were FILTHY when I received them. I spent 30 minutes just cleaning them, and was still unsuccesful. I used the Nikon Lens Cleaner, as well as a Microfiber cloth… didn’t work. Then I used a Q-Tip instead. Guess what? The Q-tip head was BLACK after I cleaned off the filters. There was a greasy film and dirt all over both surfaces of both filters. And I still cannot get it all off!

4) The packaging they came in was poor.

These are junk– save your money and buy a better one. Or, go cheaper and at least expect to get a piece of junk and save yourself $4 each.

filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this filter fit fine and i have seen a bit of color improvement on some of the outdoor photos i have taken.

Well the product is Cheap
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We all know 77mm filter sizes are standard for the pro lenses and this one is a total misfit for such lenses. The filter screws in but the glass on it keeps dangling and makes clinging noises as if the glass is about to fall off, don’t get fooled by the price like me, don’t buy this product!

Not multi-coated so it will actually detract from pictures
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Multi-coated lenses help reduce reflections off the filter glass, something this doesn’t have. It is almost guaranteed to detract from any image where a strong light source (sun, street lights, Full moon, etc) is in front of the plane of the camera. it will protect your lens at the cost of your shots. Better to look for a multi-coated lens. Pretty easy to find for less than 20 in 52mm thread.

Not the best UV filter but good enough
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
When I purchased this UV filter I had low $ in mind because I was going to be using it on a lens that I paid under $120.00 for and wouldn’t be using all that often. Every lens needs a UV filter for protection and it actually does a pretty good job. For some of my more expensive lenses I’ve gone with Hoya multi-coated or B&W filters but the bottom line is this Tiffen filter works good for a low price like $13.00 or so.

No problems
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had no issues with this filter. I arrived free of scratches and doesn’t seem to interfere with any of my images.

pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Item works great and is price efficent. I have bought one for each lens I own. No complaints! Recommended.

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

not great
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this to use with my Canon 50mm 1.4 prime lens. I was really surprised by how much light is reflected into the frame. Tried to take a few shots of the recent lunar eclipse and they were terrible. Much better when I removed the filter. I have other UV filters (Hoya) and did not realize there could be such a difference. Pay more and get something else.

Great protective filters
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I only use tiffen filters and have never had a problem with quality of fit.

Review of Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s a metal ring with glass in the middle. What’s to review? It’s a cheap way to protect an expensive lens. It doesn’t degrade the pictures you take, it doesn’t improve the pictures you take but if ocean spray, sand, sparks, smoke, grease, fingerprints, spit or any other junk gets on your lens, you can clean this easier (the surface of the actual lens has a coating that will be damaged by most cleaners and scratched by most tissues) and even replace it if you need to for a fraction of the cost of a new lens. I never use a new lens or camera until I’ve screwed on a protective filter. And this one is as good as any.

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

I use this filter on my Nikon 80-200mm AF-D ED IF f/2.8 lens. Very sharp and highly recommended lens.

Affordable protection for your main lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Whether or not it actually does anything for UV protection is beyond me, but for $14, it’s a lot cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a multi-hudred dollar lens

Quality Product, Low Price, Low Shipping Cost, On-Time A+++
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Photography is a new hobbie for me and Adorama has won my business given their quality products, low prices, low/no shipping rates and on-time delivery. A+++++++++++++++++++

Protects Great!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Filter not only protects from the UV rays… but it also helps protect from scratches and everyday usage.

Gets the job done
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am using this cover on a nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens. Been using it for about 4 months. It does what it should protect my lens. It is built tough, glass and metal, not plastic. Tiffen is a great brand. Price was low also.

all you need on a dslr
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
multicoatings, etc. do not make a difference with uv filters for dslrs, according to pop. photography.

therefore, this filter is really only for protecting your expensive lens.

so there’s really no need to pay more.

i have this for a d80 currently mounted with a tamron 17-50 (the filter size also works for tamron 28-75 and nikon 18-70).

i can’t see any evidence of vignetting at 17mm setting, unlike 12-24 lens which does require slim mount filter.

pay more if you must, but it’s uneccessary.

Good lens protection
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Filter offers what I wanted – basic, economical lens protection for my camera. The threads were not as finely milled as I would have liked, but for the cost, it is OK.

No complaints!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does what it’s supposed to. No vignetting on my Sigma 10-20mm on a Pentax K-mount. Works with the factory lens cap perfectly.

It was the wrong size
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I ordered the filter to go with the camera, but it was the wrong size–the camera needed a 52mm filter. Otherwise the filter was fine.

Great filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen UV filter is great for protecting the lens from dust and scratches. If the filter gets scratched you replace it for minimal cost; if you scratch your lens it will be a expensive replacement. I also received quick and efficient service from Amazon!

does its job
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got this Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter for my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. it fits live a glove and protects the lens well. so far I haven’t noticed any image deterioration or side effects. for $6.99 a pop i’d recommend it to anyone!

Good quality for a great price.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for use on a Canon HF200 camcorder. The quality is good. I basically use it to protect the lens and it does not affect focus nor clarity. This filter is well constucted.

A Must-buy for SLR users!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No one wanna have his hundreds dollars lens hurt, so this UV protecttion filter is the cure. And it’s so cheap that you should buy one for each of your lens and never take them off.

Not multicoated – can cause multiple reflections
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
1. Cheap

2. OK for protecting lens when no bright light source in front

3. Causes ghosting with bright light source (not multi coated)

Filter Protector
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very nice filter, quality and legible labeling along the edge.

The only thing I didn’t like is that it’s weight is heavier than

the other 72mm filter I have.

Not for me
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this Tiffen 77mm UV Filter for my Canon 100-400mm IS lens. Since I got the lens I have not been getting the quality of shots I expected. Long story short, the problem was this filter. I took it off and instantly had the lens of my dreams. If you care about image quality you may want to reconsider.

good for its price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A good, cheap UV filter for protecting lenses.

It can often introduce flares into your images when shooting towards sunlight or strong light sources so beware.

UV protective filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I always use UV filters to protect my lenses. This one is on my new 55mm-250mm canon lens and will stay there forever.

Good filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hard to find large lens filters like this one – price is right and it does its job of protecting the lens. Using this on Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM lens with lens hood. No problem so far.

Good to avoid scratches on my pricey lens
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
In the forever debate over whether to have a filter or not I choose filter. I know that a hood is going to protect the glass as well but this can also protect. I’ve been one of those people that have managed to seriously gash my lens on my Canon Powershot point and shoot and got a little scratch on my Sigma 17-70mm recently. No clue how these happened but I do know that when it comes to my Canon 70-200 I’m not taking many chances.

For this filter specifically I will say that I haven’t seen any degradation or problems during normal use. The one thing I have seen is lens flare. Shooting with this during concerts or towards the sun definitely can give extra flare. If I’m shooting towards lights, filter off, if I’m really worried about picture quality (possible future large prints), filter off (just to be sure I don’t lose anything), all the other times, filter on.

Horrible flare
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Bought filter. Put filter on camera. Snapped pic. Huge lens flare. Put filter in garbage.

Don’t waste your time or money with this product.

Protect it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These filters are usually used simply to protect your lens. I bought this one for my Sony HDR-CX12 and CX7 cameras. It does the job but beware. Because of the unique design of the Sony lens with the built in shade you will lose the effect of the shade and this filter can cause some unwanted lens flares.

Saved my Life!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I give it a 4 out 5 stars.

Pro: Cheap, does its job, easy to screw on/off.

Con: Annoying reflection.

It also saved my lens from destruction. My little cousin accidentally knocked down my tripod with my Nikon on it, and the next thing I know my filter is shattered and in a horrible condition. However, my lens was unharmed & good to go

Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The tiffen UV filter is very usefull for protect the lens and the photographer eyes from the harmfull rays of light , i use this filter to protect my lens , and its light waight so it wont make the lens havier than it is . i advice this filter for any lens with 77 ring .

Do not buy for Cannon 10-22mm Lens
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs and last element in the lens hits the filter at the 22mm focal length. I found another review saying this was also a problem on the cannon 17-40mm lens as well. I am returning the filter asap

Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Nice lens, but the glass rattles too much within the frame and is really quite annoying.

does everything a UV filter is supposed to
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A basic no-brianer accessory that came free with the purchase of the Canon 50D. Don’t leave home without one – protects lens and balances UV. This Tiffen does the job.

filter was terrible quality
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
terrible product, the lens came and was loose, rattling, going to have to buy another one, different brand.

poor build quality, even worse performance
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I ordered two of these to protect two new Nikon lenses. Unfortunately the lenses were backordered and arrived so late that I never thought to test these filters out, now I can’t return them.

Price: Excellent

Build Quality: Poor! The glass in both my filters slides around as if it’s too small for the threaded metal ring.

Image Quality: OK in even, soft lighting; Poor in the presence of any strong light source. Both produce green ghost images when shooting in bright natural light or strong light source in dark room (e.g. birthday candles).

Verdict: If you’ve got a lens worth protecting, you surely want good images from it, too. Do yourself a favor, spend a couple bucks more and get a better filter. I ended up with a $15 Quantaray UV filter and get no ghosts when shooting in similar conditions.

Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter before I even bought the lens I am using it on. I always use a filter on my lens to protect them and Tiffen makes a wonderful filter, this filter will also filter out UV rays. I think that this filter is as good as any out there and it will not break your budget.

It’s a must
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For everyday use, this filter will protect you camera against scratches and increase your lens’s life.

Works Well
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter does what it is suppose to do! Works well with no problems.

its a filter…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
kind of duh, but hey, if you need to know, it help protect your lens…

Straight forward and simple
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this with a Tamron 18-270 and it does exactly what is should. For the price, it can’t be beat!

Tiffen 58mm filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good price, good product and very good service.I’ll buy things i need from AMAZON.com again. Thanks.

Flare on strong light source, fine otherwise
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have owned this 67mm UV Protection Filter for about a month, being used with my 18-105mm Nikon lens.

The protection filter works as advertised (from Tiffen’s own words: “It protects the actual lens from dust, fingerprints, and other small substances that can harm image results. The filter is also easier to keep clean. That’s why it should always remain on your camera.”) and has so far protected the actual lens from any dust or smudges. I am also less fearful of wiping any dirt on the filter (compared to where the dirt was on the lens itself); the filter is cheap and can be replaced easy.

It mounts on lens via the filter thread very well; it is neither loose that it will fall off nor too tight that it is difficult to remove. The filter also has threads so you can stack other 67mm filters and it works just as well—I have tried it with a 67mm Neutral Density 0.9 filter. The texture and finish of the filter’s metal ring is a bit strange to my hands, though, but only because it did not match the texture and finish of the lens. The Tiffen 67mm UV Protection filter also accepts the original lens cap that came with the 18-105mm Nikon lens with not much issues.

I am quite happy with the filter if not for the fact that it gives an unsightly flare when pointed to a strong light source and not just the sun. If this is not an problem for you then this filter will serve you well. Otherwise, I would recommended a multicoated (and more expensive) 67mm UV Protection filter instead, which prevents (or at least minimises) flares.

Happy shooting.

Great for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
How can you go wrong? Durable, cheap protection for an expensive lens. I’m very pleased (and bought two). I’ll gladly buy these again if they ever break.

good addition to a kit
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Got this for my 50mm as protection. Its well constructed and no issues with image quality. I was a little concerned with the thickness, but no vignetting with my lens. Get one!!!

Better UV Filters Out There
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I returned the Tiffen UV filter after comparison with a Calumet 58 mm multi-coated UV filter I have. Of the two UV filters, the Tiffen filter had considerably more glare and relection. I think I paid around $25 for the Calumet filter (only slightly more money for better quality). Doesn’t make sense to me to put a mediocre filter in front of a high-quality lens… in my humble opinion.

A nice Protection for a lens…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As soon as I got the filter I put it on my new lens, after making sure that both were as clean as possible then I took a few shots & I was pleased with what I had chosen… Both the lens and the filter…

This is not a good filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This is a first impressions review. I just got the filter and have not used it yet, so I have had no real problems with it yet. However, I ordered this filter at the same time I ordered a Hoya 67mm filter. I got a discount on this filter with my new lens, so I went ahead and got it. All of the reviews I read said to go with Hoya, so for my other lens, which didn’t offer a discount, I went with a Hoya, which was not much more than the Tiffen for that model. I got them both the same day and took them both out of the box at the same time. There is a world of difference between the two filters. First of all, there is a huge difference in the quality look and feel of the Hoya over the Tiffen. The Tiffen looks very cheap next to the Hoya. The Tiffen was also dirty as many people on here have reported, while the Hoya was clean. The biggest difference, though, is when I stood in my kitchen under the flourescent light, looking down at both filters. When looking at the Tiffen, all I could see was a reflection of the light above me. I could not see anything at all through the filter. When looking at the Hoya, I can see right through the filter to the floor. There is only a very slight greenish reflection of the light above me. As I said before, I have not actually tried the filters yet. But after looking at the two filters, I don’t see how there won’t be a difference between the two filters when I use them. It is amazing that the difference in cost between the two filters is so small considering the difference in quality. I strongly recommend that you pay the little extra for the better Hoya filter unless someone just gives this one to you.

great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got it just in time to protect my new lense from getting scratches, great item.

Nice Protective Filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my Sony A300k’s two lens. It did it’s job: protect the lens from dust, finger prints and reflected some of the UV.

For the price, what more can you expect?

Good Value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter does what it is suppossed to do, at least for me. It offers good protection agaisnt finerprints, dirt and the rest that can get on the lens. Much rather have it on the filter. Seems to still allow me to take photos that come out fine, so I have no issues with it.

Price was right
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Item arrived on time. No problems visible even though it was an “open box”. I’ve read this in other Amazon reviews about merchandise that came from Amazon. No harm as long as it works.

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection).
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens.

I got this filter for a friend of mine for his Nikon 18-70mm ED DX lens.

Good filter, wrong size
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have nothing but good things to say for these filters; they have saved many a lense from damage. However, I purchased this as a set with a SIGMA 70-300 zoom lense; when it popped up as associated I did not think twice about getting one for the lense. What did not occur to me was that it was not the correct size – the filter advertised was 52mm, the lense needed a 58mm. Luckily, I did have another lense that needed a filter, but this was still a bit frustrating. Again, good filter, but do not assume that Amazon.com puts the right items together all the time.

UV Filter Works Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Tiffen 72mm UV Protection FilterThis filter both protects my lens and enhances picture quality at an unbelievably low price. Thank you!

It does the job
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen 58mm uv filter does the job. My main purpose is to protect the lens, which it does fine , with no noticeable optical effect. Any improvement in picture quality is a plus.

rcjp

Fits well!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fits and works well on my kit lens: 18-55mm. Great buy and a must have!

Very good for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The build of this piece is solid, it shows its of good quality. My main goal for this filter was only to protect the original lens there.

so its doing very good for me

UV filter – good price and value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
FOr the most part, this is the least exciting filter you will ever purchase. Yawn! Look at it – it is clear. It does nothing that you can see. That is the point with this. Most of what it provides is protection and safety.

Note that this is NOT one of the thin type filters that allow you to stack several on a lens without getting that nasty vignetting. However, that being said, I did stack this filter and a CPL filter on the 18-55mm kit lnes yesterday with no problem.

Tiffen 62mm UV Protection Filter Review.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This filter does what its name implies; it protects your lens from scratches, dust, and other problems. That’s about all this filter does, but it does it well enough.

Excellent filter – great price ! Must have for FZ18 users!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter through Amazon/Adorama for my FZ18k – primarily to protect the front element of the zoom lens. The filter was delivered in it’s own case and the packaging is much better than many other brands that I have used in the past. The quality of the glass is good. I have not noticed any distortions in photos takes with the filter. It is a great buy to protect your zoom lens!

Does what was expected of it
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
( Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter ) I knew it would cause reflection of lit-up areas of my picture composition and thats what its doing so i cannot blame it. I ordered another better filter for quite an expensive lens of mine alongside this one which was multicoated. From this filter you should only expect dust protection and that’s it. That’s enough for its cost

I am highly disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I just received a Tiffen UV filter that I ordered refurbished. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought refurbished meant the product was checked and any defects were corrected. However, when I opened the package, the glass was full of spots which look engrained in the glass. Not only am I saddened by the fact that I can’t use this and expect decent pictures, but I also don’t have a UV filter to use for my new camera. I’ve been holding off on taking pictures, and now I have to wait even longer. I plan to return the product and visit a store locally. I don’t know if Amazon warehouse is to blame, or the manufacturer. From what I read on customer feedback, the lens is a big heartache anyway. I should have went with my initial instinct and got the Hoya.

It’s round!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
OK, It’s a UV filter. I use it mainly as a piece of “clear” glass to protect the front element of a lens. What can you say about this one? It is round. The mounting is solid and a nice black color with legible lettering. The threads are accurately cut and it easiy screws in and out without getting stuck or coming loose. The middle part is transparent so you can take pictures through it. It looks to be of a uniform density, with neither darker nor lighter areas. All in all, it is everything anyone could ever want in a UV filter. The single negative thing I saw was that it is inexpensive. If you get a charge of telling everyone how expensive your camera and ancillary equipment are, forget this filter.

Great Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great add-on filter for use with the Canon EOS Rebel Digital Kit w/ 18-55mm lens. Offers protection for the lens and keeps out unwanted UV rays.

works as advertised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Works fine so far! This filter is inexpensive but works as advertised. You simply MUST put a filter on your high-dollar lenses, or risk damage to the glass of the lens.

It is what it is! And it’s a MUST HAVE accessory.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A UV filter is simply a must have. I bought 2, one for each lens when I purchased the camera. Whether or not it actually affects UV rays is secondary to its real function – to protect the lens and keep it dust free and possibly fingerprint and rain drop free. A very small investment, any photographer should make immediately.

Very Disapointing
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
What a shame, the product arrives with blemishes and dust that could not be removed.

Basically un-usable.

No I need to pay extra for an express shippe dproduct but it will not be a Tiffin Filter for sure.

No real problems.. but..
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter is ok.. I keep it basically to protect the lenses, but yesterday I almost freaked out. I was using my Rebel XTi with my new EF 70-200 F/4 L IS USM at night (first use after an international flight) and in all the shots I had reflection of lights.. just like if there was a horizontal mirror. My first thought was.. some shock damaged the lenses. But then I removed the filter and the reflection went away, so it was being created by the filter.

During daylight shooting, it works ok and it fits perfectly in all my lenses. I’ll give it 5 starts.

Fine product, great value, but too thick to stack with others
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Good built quality, greate price, work fine by itself, but it is too thick to stack with other filters without getting dark corners

Great Filter…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this filter. The outcome of my photos are awesome. This product adds to my photos excellence.

Michelle

Frugia Photography

Good filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m not a pro (yet) and I can’t compare it to all kins of great filters, but it looks nice and clear and it protects my lens. So, I’m happy with it. I’ve used Tiffen filters on my other lenses before and never had any issues with them. Not to mention, the Amazon price was great, better than eBay.

Happy – as expected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Seller was prompt and item arrived without any problems and as described. I use it primarily to protect my 50mm Canon lens, and am happy with it so far.

Worth buying it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
With this price its really good to buy and protect your lens. I have not seen any glares or any other problems with my pictures i use it all the time.

Read Gatorvalenz first – NOT FOR WIDE ANGLE
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I (foolishly) purchased this filter to place upon a Tokina 12 – 24 mm Nikon lens, exactly the same as Gatorvalenz, because I was too carried away with the ‘buy me too….’ approach engendered (and desired) by Amazon. That’s fine, my mistake. It cost an additional USD 30 to buy a filter that would work effectively with the Tokina lens. As a side note (almost…) this filter comes with the WORST packaging I have ever seen. Fine if you buy from the store, but not so great (for me…) when the filter traverses 10 time zones via Fedex/UPS/Other Carrier of Your Choice. Luckily (and this was probably pure luck…) the filter was OK – but useless for the intended use!

Good filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter has been sent quick and without delay. I will return to Amazon again next time.

Does its job!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought it to protect the front element of my 300mm zoom, and it’s doing a great job!

Nice piece of glass
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was looking for a reasonably priced UV filter for my 50mm 1.8 and 105mm 2.8 macro nikkor lenses. I believe I found that with the Tiffen 52mm UV filter. Definitely recommended.

Dun expect much on this
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It’s is just a protection for your lens … not more then that… better buy another filter that useful for outdoor taking picture.

Not recommend

It’s glass, and you can see through it.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It is fine. If you want to spend more, I am glad I am not married to you.

GIFT for christmas
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
THIS FILTER WAS FOR MY SON WHO GOT A NEW CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS. HE WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE FILTER AND DID RECOMMEDED IT FOR ANY ONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR A FILTER AND THE PRODUCT IS GREAT AND MY SON IS VERY HAPPY AND THANK YOU!

Just what I expected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just what I expected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nicely priced and got it quick! Always recommend amazon! I use these for mostly lens protectors!

UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Superb quality as usual from Tiffen. Unless you are using a professional camera and are looking for professional glass you cannot go wrong with Tiffen.

Buy 2 and never have to worry again

Great Protection and Filtering for the price!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My filter came in from Adorama in perfect condition and brand new looking. No movement of the glass and no scratches or other signs of use as mentioned in some earlier reviews. The glass is pristine and, in addition to giving me protection for the lens on my Panasonic FZ18, it appears to add some clarity and sharpness to the pictures, especially in bright light. I am not a pro photographer by any means, just an enthusiast. This filter gives me the protection I desire at a lower price point. Adorama’s shipping and product was great!

Tiffen UV Filters
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my new Nikon lenses, and at the right price. These keep my lenses from ever being touched. They are more than I expected.

Only protect first element but it is cheap
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Got this one for my very entry level Nikon D40′s kit lens. Frankly I regret that I should ignore the “brand name” of this filter, since it is neither well designed or well built. It has NO coating, and noticeably reduces resolution/contrast. However, for a $5 protector it does its job. So I only recommend it to those need a really cheap glass to protect a cheap lens, and you may want to dismount it when indoor or any chances you feel there is no danger of damaging your lens.

You get what you pay for
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I knew this was to cheap but this thing is junk. I have used Tiffen for years but this is just plain junk. If I taped a nickel to it and threw it away at least I could say I threw something away. As a matter of fact I think I will. On every lens I used it on all Canon L lenses the images were soft and it has a wierd glow coming from somewhere. Beats me but don’t buy it. I gave it a one because I think you have to give it something.

Great bargain for a UV filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A good, cheap UV filter for protecting lenses. I bought this for my Nikon 18-200mm lens. It can often introduce flares into your images when shooting towards sunlight or strong light sources so beware. To reduce that effect, buy a multi coated filter.

Avoid this cheap “Protective” filter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Any lens that accepts a filter this large is fairly expensive. Putting a non-multi-coated filter in front of it will badly affect your image quality. Why?

Unlike film cameras, a digital camera sensor has a flat glass “low-pass” filter (LPF) in front of it. A certain percentage of light striking this LPF will be reflected back into the lens. Any flat glass surface in front of the lens will reflect back, creating multiple images of the reflection. This is somewhat like the effect you see when you place two mirrors facing each other. You see multiple copies of yourself reflected in the mirror.

For this reason, when shooting into any light source, pros will not put any filter in front of their lens. Look around you and you will see all sorts of light sources (light bulbs, LEDs in power-on indicators, shinny reflections) so you are almost always shooting with something in the picture that can cause ghosts.

If you must have a filter, then it should be a high quality multi-coated filter. The multi-layer coating minimizes the reflections (but doesn’t completely eliminate them).

This filter does NOT have multi-coating and will create internal reflections, ghosts and reduced contrast. I suggest you either get a good multi-coated filter or go without. I’m a pro and no longer use any “protective” filters since the switch to digital. Modern lens glass is far stronger than the thin flat filters and I’ve never damaged a front element in 30 years.

There are others that disagree with my opinion, but cost of a high quality 77mm filter can be over $100. Better to save that money into a lens repair fund, which could be used for any kind of damage. A lens hood does a better job of protection than a filter, and reduces flair with no side effects. I suggest B+W brand filters if you must have one.

And protection? Thin flat glass is easily broken, while a thick glass dome (the front of a lens) can be quite strong. So stories of a filter protecting a lens because it broke and the lens didn’t, are usually of little value. Believe me, I’ve tested this on an Instron test machine at a client’s lab. It is shocking how weak these things are.

So don’t fall for the old camera store salesman’s trick of suggesting “protective” filters. They were high-profit items, and were OK in the old days of fragile lens coatings. Today’s lens coatings and glass are very durable and usually need no protection, other than a proper lens hood (usually included with the lens).

Lens Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an inexpensive way to protect your 35mm or digital lenses. High quality, no distortion, and additional filters can be added to this one.

Very Happy camper
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter was exactly what I wanted. It was properly packed and it works perfect.

UV Protection Filter does it’s job
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Ordered this filter from Amazon after I bought my camera. Wish I had purchased it when I bought my lens. The nice thing about a filter is you can worry more about taking pictures and less about protecting your lens. Good price and no noticeable picture degradation when using this filter. Just used this filter in Hawaii and it protected my lens from the salty sea air near the beach. Definitely recommend getting a cleaning kit to accompany the filter.

not a great filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars

I bought this filter to protect a Canon EF 85mm/f1.8. It does the job, but I get noticeably better photos with it off. I guess the debate rages over whether a filter to “protect” the lens is even a good idea, but I usually like to have one on, especially if I’m outdoors or in a dustry environment.

If you are going to go the “protect the lens” route, I’d recommend something better, like the HMC / multicoated filters from Hoya.

Great product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
great product. I am planning to buy one more filter to use with my other lense.

You get what you pay for
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
A cheap filter that protects your lens and not a whole lot more. The glares are more prominent than with most multi-coated filters. If you can afford it, go for a multi-coated filter for your lens. Hoya/B+W are worth the extra money paid. When you’re willing to pay hundreds for your lenses, why not add a fraction of the price to get a quality filter?

I own a couple of these filters for emergencies but mostly packed away in boxes.

Good protection for my DSLR
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have three lenses by far but I have only one filter before. I don’t know how important it is to protect the lenses until I consulted with relative information. Then I bought two more and make every of my lenses to be protected.

Works, affordable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this filter to protect my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. It keeps the lens finger-print free, protecting the front element from damages, while not introducing any significant image quality loss. Since my lens was pretty cheap, I didn’t feel that it warranted a B+W or Helopan filter – I think worked out pretty well.

Great Protection Filter!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter

I just LOVE Tiffen filters! Always great quality, always great result in photos!

Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter is my everyday filter I use for my Canon XTI 400D. It provides exceptional protection for expencive lense for reasonable price. Love it!

UV protection filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Item arrived three days early and the team at 47th photo are fantastic!

It fits!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this filter with my new lense and it fit my new 50MM F1.8 Canon lense perfectly. What more could anyone ask for?

Tiffen UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great, inexpensive filter. I have been shooting with this filter 100% of the time and I have great image quality through it.

Quality Control???
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter and upon opening it found the glass rattled in the frame. Seems the factory had left out what ever secures the glass in the frame. Amazon agreed to replace it.

Wish I had read the reviews on the glare before I purchased or I would have gotten the no-glare type.

The Right Stuff
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s the little things that attract me as a customer. How was I treated when placing my order? Was the person helping me knowledgeable about the product? Did they make suggestions based on my needs? Was the item received the same one I ordered? Was it delivered to the correct address in a timely fashion? I give a resounding yes in all these areas to my merchant. You’ll be hearing from me again.

I can see clearly now …
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Utilitarian UV filter for basic lens protection. What can you say about something like this?

Great general filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for the pleasantly inexpensive filter for my overpriced 18-200 Nikon lens. No packing problems or dust issues.

Must have.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a must have filter. For Lense Protection reasons. It ridiculous not to have a filter on a lens for protection of your investment.

filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It fit perfect on my Panasonic lumix fz35 and I haven’t noticed much of a difference with the pictures I take. All I know is that it keeps my lens safe.

UV Filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Nice filter, own several Tiffen Products. Needed this for protection over my new lens. Only reason why I didn’t give 5 stars is:

1: the lens cap fits a little awkwardly on this filter, but have not had a problem with the other ones I have bought in the past for other uses (ND etc).

2: I think the shipping was pretty high, but then again, I should of checked locally first.

Tiffen filters
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.

Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A great protector for the camera lens. Use this filter for all of my lenses.

For the price I cannot complain
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted to be sure I had protection for my lens from day one. That is the only reason I purchased this without much thought, due to the very low price. As of now, I have no complaints (or positives) about this filter. It seems to be doing what I want it to do without getting in the way.

Tiffen 77mm UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Sigma 10-20mm wide lens.

not the best on in the mkt,

but good enough quality for its price.

Get the real deal instead!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
It’s just a UV filter – a piece of transparent glass, right? And Tiffen is a manufacturer of photographic equipment, so how bad could it be? Well, the price is low, and it probably is for a reason. You get what you pay for.

No anti-reflective coating means you can see yourself in the lens, and when taking pictures against sunlight, you get fairly nasty lens flare. If that’s what you’re into, this is a great filter. But if you want a simple extra-layer to protect your valuable lens, but don’t want any quality changes, Do not get this filter.

I used original Nikon so far, and I do regret having tried to save some money by going with Tiffen.

Same happened to the 52mm I bough – I guess it is a manufacturer issue.

tiffen 67mm uv filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Filter arrived with what appeared to be finger smudges around 50% of the circumference and spots of ? in the center. It did clean up nicely.

phil

Tiffen filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Tiffen UV filter is kept mounted on the lens to reduce ultraviolet radiation and to physically protect the lens surface. Tiffen is known for its high quality

If you value your lenses…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The difference in clarity between photos with the filter on and off is very minimal, although if I wanted something published I would probably take it off and replace it after I was done shooting.

Obviously, it provides physical protection for your expensive lenses. I am very careful with my equipment but there have been a few times where I have inadvertently bumped the end of my lens and I am glad the filter was on.

Also, if you own any L series canon lenses or other expensive models you don’t need to worry about scratching your lens when you clean it.

good product sent wrong size
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I ordered a sigma lens the same time I ordered the filter

and the wrong size filter arrived 52mm instead of 58mm the lens size for the filter

I sent it back and they credited my account. need to tighten up QC double check your order before clicking on it

Mixed feelings – but no….
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I got this filter for a 50mm 1.8 Nikon but this filer will sit in my drawer.

Filter attaches well on the lens but you are now a happy flare owner. A lot of it!

I can now make the difference between a $50+ UV multi coated filter and a $10 UV filter

I will stay without it as the glass is very recessed on my lens anyway and the risk of scratching/ touching them is almost zero.

Not recommended….

YOU NEED THIS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you’re going to spend the money on the nice lens, you need this to protect it from the fingers, dust, water etc.

Never got the item
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Never got my item, the packaging came but the actual filter was not there. What a waste of time and money!!!

Camera Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Received in decent time and in good shape. Now on my new camera and working as it should.

So-so
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Glass is loose in frame and rattles a little. Quality could be better. Fast shipment.

Fits!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Fits my lens great. It helps protect my glass. Pretty cheap investment to protect your glass.

Protects your lens..
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Well..if your looking for one that will protect glare from the sun, this wouldnt do the trick. But if your just looking for a filter to protect your lens, this is the one. Its priced really well and does the job.

Very good for general use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Filter works good for general use and protects against some of the light relection. I would purchase it again.

very happy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Not much to say other than this product protects the lense on my new Panasonic Camera ZMC-28…..Fit perfect and has threads for addition add ons….

Nothing against the product but the seller
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The product never came. I paid more in the shipping than the actual product and it never arrived at my place. Very dissapointed.

good filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter was as promised, and we are happy with it. Really, there’s not much more I can say about a UV filter!

Recommended addition for FZ28
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Works very well with our Lumix as a protective filter. It makes us more comfortable when using the camera.

Tiffen = Prophylactics for Lenses
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been using Tiffen products for some time now and I have never had a problem with any of them. I highly recommend this UV protection filter if you are planning on keeping your lens safe for years to come.

During a visit to Chicago, IL a few weeks ago I had forgotten to replace my lens cap on my Canon 24-70mm EF-S Lens after taking some shots while riding the water taxi. When I got off and was walking around Navy Pier, I nailed the front of my lens on something and it scratched the filter to hell and back. It is easier (physically and financially) to replace the filter than it is to replace the glass in a $1300 lens.

lyinh love camera.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
good product, protect the len of my new camera, used right away after recieved from ups. cheap………

Not the best
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The filter quality is acceptable for most lens applications – especially to protect a lens that is primarily used to shoot birthday parties and vacations. However, for high-end lenses there are much better choices. The packaging for the filter is extremely poor (filter in zip lock bag and box). A high-end filter should be supplied in a hard protective case to minimize potential for micro-scratches on surface. Personally, I prefer Nikon filters.

Lens protection at a good price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This product does the job it is intended for. It is well made and does not affect the quility of the picture. I am very pleased with this filter.

Great product for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this to protect my new lens for my Canon XSI. It works well and was a great price.

Tiffen is always a good product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What can you say about Tiffen lenses. Always good quality and the shipping was quick.

Mixed results
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have had one of these filters on my Nikon 18-70mm DX lens for a couple of years and had no trouble with it. So I let Amazon add one to my order when I bought the Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The filter ruins the performance of the 70-300 VR, the lens doesn’t focus correctly and there are strange reflection patterns in the out-of-focus areas of the image when you zoom in to 100%.

Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used this lens about 9 times since purchasing it. My first picture was that of my church on a sunny day. The picture was sharp and the sky looks really authentic. On the other hand, I feel good about the protection it gives to the lens it covers. I think I have made a very good investment.

Otto G

It does its final purpose.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The protector comes with kind of tiny spots on it. It does protect the lens from scratches and fingerprints, dust and other things.

UV lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Received the UV filter from amazon in a timely fashion. The lens works as described. Good product – good vendor.

Happy with the product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fits easily onto my glass. I usually leave it on. The reason is I can clean my finger impressions and dirt easily without touching the lens. I have not checked how much it affects the pictures – have just followed what the experts say about it’s use. Long time users say these products are long-lasting so I expect it to be like that.

Great value for inexpensive lenses
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
At a range between $7 and $10, this is one of the best values and investments out there. What is it actually used for? A UV filter has two primary purposes: to filter out unwanted ultra-violet light and to protect the lens. For most general photography applications, you will not notice the difference in UV light. Only when you have intense sunlight at a specific angle will you start to notice the UV light. It will not alter your photos and their lighting negatively, so you can pretty much leave this filter on all the time. This filter doesn’t do that great of a job in actually filtering out harsh light at the ultra-violet spectrum, but if you’re an amateur photographer, you won’t need that function. If you do encounter a lot of harsh UV light (you live out in the desert or in Alaska), then you should consider a different filter. As an advanced but non-professional photographer who averages 500 photos indoors and outdoors per week, I have not yet encountered any harsh UV light that this filter cannot block.

I use this on my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, and I pretty much never take it off. This filter will protect your lens from scratches to the glass. When you get smudges (which you will) on this filter, you just wipe the filter or remove it and clean it. It’s much easier to clean this filter than the glass on the lens. But the most important part is that this filter serves as insurance for your lens. If something comes flying at your lens, you have a choice of replacing a $7 filter or an $85 lens. It’s a no-brainer!

Now, this filter is useful for either the amateur photographer or the advanced photographer who has a relatively cheap lens (an $85 lens is considered CHEAP compared to $350 or even $1000+ for the Canon 50mm f/1.2 L). If you own a more expensive lens, you’d want to go with a better filter, such as one from Hoya or B+W. But if you own the Canon 50mm f/1.2 L, you know that already.

All in all, I gave this filter 5 stars because of its great value. If it costs $20, I would have reduced it to 4 stars. Considering its use, you cannot beat this product.

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Ti 72mm UV Protection Filter a Great Buy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this UV filter for use with my Nikon D300. I am very satisfied with the results. I recommend this seller and would purchase again from the seller due to great pricing, accuracy in product description and quick shipping.

Be careful of vignetting using wide angle lens
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to protect my new Tokina 12-24 wide angle lens on my Nikon D50. Hoping that this would be somewhat thin, I went ahead and bought it because you can’t beat the price. At 12mm there is significant vignette. It disappears at 13mm. So if you’re shooting digital at 12mm or less, this would not be the filter for you. I also considered the canon 77mm sharp cut filter for $8 more. From what I’ve read, it sounds like that filter would work better on a wide angle lens. Now I’m regretting it. Otherwise, this would have been an excellent buy, and still is, as long at you’re shooting mid range focal lengths.

Great but came loose
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The filter looks and feels good, except when I got mine. The locking ring wasn’t tightened down all the way. I was lightly wiping the lens and I heard a slight ripping/tearing sound and the glass lens can rattle inside the the frame. At first I thought it was glued down and I had ripped the glue off. I took a closer look and saw that you can tighten down the locking ring by using a small flathead and turning the ring with one of the 2 notches along the ring. After that, it was sturdy and no more problems.

The outside of the ring is threaded to allow use of multiple filters or lens.

Poorly factory packed and filthy
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
What do you expect from a new UV filter? That it is “new”, clean, well factory packed, in good condition, right?

I ordered a couple of Tiffen filters to protect my lenses. They came in a nice plastic case. Upon opening the case I found

the bare filter inside, bouncing all over the case. Not even a simple plastic bag or wraping to protect it from the harsh platic enclosure. A couple if nicks in the ring, another one in the filter itself (unable to remove). I spent 10 minutes patiently cleaning each one of them. If I lived in the US, I would have returned them immediately. I will have to replace the damaged one at my expense.

Very poor quality, do not buy this (see below)
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter from Amazon based on positive reviews I read here. The filter is very poorly made, I am shocked that so many rated this highly. Normally the reviews on Amazon are accurate indicators of quality. The glass in this filter is not fixed, in fact it doesn’t fit properly. The glass moves back and forth in the casing,it is as though the filter housing was made for a much thicker piece of glass. As others have written it was also very dirty as though it had been handled. I’m guessing somebody else was unhappy and returned it.

I have experience with Hoya filters and have always been pleased with their build quality. I have returned the Tiffen filter as of today and ordered the Hoya. I find the filters great for both the protection they provide and function they serve.

Quality Lens Protection and Decent UV Filtration for Your SLR Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
You spent a lot of money for your SLR or digital SLR camera, and then you plunked down another large chunk of cash for a quality lens. Do you really want to blow another heavy chunk of change for a basic, thread on UV filter? Well, I would normally advise that you don’t skimp on quality when it comes to filters. After all, would you pay a premium price for a high performance automobile, only to fill it with watered down fuel? I should nope not! So is it such a bright idea to buy such a low cost UV filter for your high-end SLR lens? Well, maybe it is if you are considering the Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter.

This filter does NOT offer the highest level of UV filtration, but it is rather sufficient for most conditions, and the build quality and materials used in this filter are very good. For most digital SLR users, a UV filter is a must have for protecting your lens optics, and it helps to clear up the hazy and washed out look in many of your outdoor photos. This filter has proven to clean up many of my digital photographs, and I have found almost no internal reflection artifacts. Notice I said ALMOST no internal reflection. I leave my UV filters on all of my lenses almost all of the time, and this filter has produced some minor reflection when shooting indoor photos with my Sigma 10-20mm ultra-wide angle lens. This seems to only happen when shooting in dim lighting conditions, and when aiming the lens in the direction of a strong light source, such as a table lamp. Since my Canon EOS 40D has a “Live View” feature that lets me see what the picture is going to look like (displayed on the 3″ LCD), I can see the reflection artifacts before I shoot the picture, and therefore have found ways to reframe my shots to avoid the reflections. However, I recommend that you simply remove the UV filter when shooting in these conditions.

As I said before, I typically do not recommend buying low cost filters for your high quality lenses, but I prefer to invest my money on creative filters and not pour too much into a filter that is primarily used to simply protect the front of the lens. Many manufacturers, including Tiffen, offer higher quality UV/Haze filters for SLR lenses, and you may wish to spend the extra money if you are looking for deeper UV removal from your pictures. However, if you are looking for great lens protection and a decent level of UV filtration for a modest investment, you honestly can’t go wrong with this filter. Just remember to remove the filter, or frame your shots carefully when shooting in situations where direct light reflection may be an issue.

Quality = **** (4)

UV Filtration = **** (4)

Value = ***** (5)

It works with good price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It works with good price.

Easy to purchase, and was delivered on time.

Can’t ask for more. Pretty happy.

Great filter for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter with the sole purpose of keeping my lens clear of scratches, knowing that if a scratch does occur, I can replace the filter for less than $10 rater than replacing a $180 lens. Once I added the filter, however, I noticed that my outdoor pictures seemed much crisper and clearer than before. This is a great deal for the price.

Good general-purpose UV filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Not much to say about this, it’s a good general UV filter. No problems with it nor anything stellar to write, just nice protection for your lens.

Not an expert.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m no expert with lens filters. The quality seems to be there, threaded nicely, glass crystal clear, although I had to remove the smudges that were on it after opening.

Saved My Telephoto
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Always secure your camera bag cover. I wasn’t paying attention and tripped in a parking lot. I saved the SLR camera I was holding but my telephoto lens came out of my camera bag and landed on the asphalt. The UV lens protector took the brunt of the impact as it was shattered with the lens cap partially wedged into the ring. Amazingly, I removed the lens protector, and found the lens to be intact with no loss of zoom or autofocus!

Good basic filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The filter screwed perfectly into my lens, and if nothing else, it protects your lens from UV and the glass on the lens from fingerprints (very helpful if you have small children). As others noted, there are better filters, but this will do fine for most.

Worth the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A basic protection item you should have. Does not appear to be multi-coated, as the more expensive Hoya filters are, but clearly worth it. Fits the Nikon 18-55mm ED perfectly and allows the Nikon lens hood to fit well.

good but not best
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tifeen one is good for protection but buy hoya or b/w if you have $$ and want top 1 picture quality.

UV protector for Canon lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great price for this item. Works well with my wife’s canon digital EOS camera.

good lense protector
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It’s hard to notice a difference with this filter. However, it does a great job of protecting the lens and thus makes it well worth the price.

Good protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does a good job keeping my lenses safe. It’s not the top of the line filter out there but I haven’t noticed any difference in image quality with and without the filter. Good value for the price.

TIFFEN 37mm UV Protector Filter
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Good fit on my Sony HDR-SR11 and well packaged by manufacturer. Polarization seems adequate, but not impressively so. Would be nice if it shipped with a lens cap to prevent accidental handling contact. Decent filter for the price.

The quality is bad
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Got this filter for about $5 so can not complain. The outter ring of the filter seems to have some type of paint on it, and the paint is alrdeay chipping when I took it out of the box. The quality of this filter is very bad.

Tiffen 62 UV filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It’s a good product for the price. I am a newbie in camera, I don’t know much about filters, just need one as a scratch protection for my Nikokk 75-300mm.

Good filter for protection
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a handy filter just to carry around. I use it on my Tamron f/2.8 28-75mm for protection. I use it for day and night shot, and there are no significant reflections. For the price, it is a great deal. It has protected my lens from harsh conditions of traveling around Europe and South Africa.

Essential Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There’s not much more to say than this low-cost accessory is a necessity for protecting one of those high-cost accessories for your digital SLR.

Great value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter has not disappointed and was exactly right for my Sony Alpha A200 camera. Have now bought one for each of my lenses to protect them. Delivery was astoundingly quick.

A must have for lens, but if possible, find a more elegant one
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
just 2~3 bucks, how can you expect what it is? just think about 2~3bucks stuff, worth its price, but if possible, find other more expensive one…

What can I say…it’s a UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Even though most lenses have a UV coating on them, using this filter adds protection to the camera lens, which is the main reason I use this item.

Good quality product, but not what I wanted.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The product felt strong, solid, and well put together. The glass was clear with no visible tint or imperfections. Although this and another filter (same type different size) both arrived with smudges on the glass. The smudges were fairly easy to wipe off, but I suspect the items are either not cleaned before packaging, or I received someone’s returned item. However, I had to return this item since they DON’T contain any anti-glare/reflective coating on them. When shooting towards a light source (light bulb, tv, sun, etc) a green reflection of the light source would appear on the recorded image. The green reflected image was caused by a reflection bouncing off of my lens’s green tinted anti-glare coating which was bounced right back into the camera by this filter. If your lens isn’t coated in an anti-glare coating the result will be even worse.

Instead I picked up Quantaray filters from a local Wolf Camera that were coated with the anti-glare. They only cost a little more, and the green reflection is now gone. Make sure you look for a filter with the anti-glare

Camera: Canon 20d, Lenses tested: 18-55, 28-135, 70-300

great filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
fits like a champ and protects my expensive lens, what more could I ask for?

Worth the Price
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’m no professional, but the previous filter I bought seemed like a higher quality than this one. But, if you’re looking for something to just protect your lens, especially against those “little kid sticky fingers”, then this will work and it’s very cheap.

Excllent Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter is an excellent cost efficient way to protect your valuable lenses.

fdl
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I use a UV filter on my lens to protect it because unlike others it has the least effect on the amount of light passing through it and does not affect color. I use it indoors and out with both black and white and color films. The only time it is off of my lense is when I want to affect color or contrast by using a special filter. It reduces haze to improve the clarity of outdoor pictures. Tiffen filters are well constructed.

Unobtrusive but essential
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always protected my lenses with a UV filter. I’m not sure that the filter actually does anything because of never shot without one, but I recommend spending a few dollars to protect an expensive investment. The Tiffen brand is always reliable.

It saved my lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to protect my actual lens and it paid huge dividends. Not sure how it happened but I took the camera out of the camera bag and the protection filter was cracked like a spider web. Fotunately, the lens underneath it didn’t have a scratch on it. If I hadn’t spent the little bit of money on the lens filter, I would have been looking a costly repair of a $1500 lens.

Not that great?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I’ve been taking shots with this filter on since the day I got it two months ago. I’m not very impressed with it. It doesn’t seem to filter out any UV, and can easily cause problems with light reflections (because it’s another pane of glass against the lens).

If you need a UV filter, do yourself a favor and try the multicoated UV filter instead.

I got what I wanted…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wanted lense protection at a very low price. I can’t see any difference in my digital pictures betwen filtered and unfiltered, using this filter. Now, if I get dirt on the filter, or a scratch, or whatever… I can just dump the filter and buy another one.

Protection
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Don’t know what to say, bought this mostly as lens protection. Have one on all my lenses. Doesn’t distort and protects the lens from scratches and UV.

Far from perfect
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for my Canon 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. The price was right, and I thought it would be a good way to protect the lens, which this probably does well. And while I am shooting under normal lighting conditions (flash or natural) the filter stays out of the way, but as soon as the lights go down this filter will ruin more photos than I can bear, due to an abundance reflective artifacts. If you take a photo of Christmas lights for example you will see the lights again in a faint green glow on the opposite side of the photo… VERY ANNOYING.

Excellent protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The “Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter” was included “free” with my lens purchase from Amazon, and is ideal for protecting the lens’ front element when I do not use the lens hood indoors, or during inclimate weather outdoors. Personally, with rare exception, I feel the lens hood provides the best protection for the front element, and feel any extra glass in front of the lens makes it prone to reflections … so I use the lens hood 95% of the time and the “protection” filter only 5%. Nonetheless, I find Tiffen filters to be very cost effective and several are a part of my photo equipment collection that spans 50 years.

Good for PROTECTION only
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a filter that successfully filters UV light to get those wonderfully contrasted images you might be imagining, you’re better off getting something else.

The product description here and on Tiffen’s website can be a bit misleading for someone who doesn’t read it carefully, but essentially this filter is just another piece of glass made for protecting the main lens. After a few test images taken against a desk lamp I did find that the filter did produce more glare at *certain* angles BUT for regular shooting in a moderately well lit area it did just as fine as the lens by itself.

Ultimately, I did buy this for protection purposes, as I would much rather have this ten dollar-ish filter break than spend $400+ to replace my lens if it ever gets scratched. For THIS purpose, this filter is sturdy and sufficient. Nothing special, nothing much to complain about. 4 stars.

ok filter without coating
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
this filter has a very thick lens and itlooks cheap compare to hoya standard coat filter. It can protect your lens but it will not reduce interal reflection. Buy hoya standard coat.

Tiffen filters
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.

Seems fine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I just needed to protect my lens while I was overseas. Good price, seems okay.

Tiffen 72mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the 72mm Tiffen UV filter to protect my new zoom lens. Every lens I own has a Tiffen UV filter attached to it. I have done this since 1978 and will continue to purchase Tiffen filters for any new lens I purchase.

Affordable protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After spending lots of money on camera and lenses I needed something reasonably priced to protect my lenses. This filter has worked fine for me, I don’t notice any difference in pictures taken with and without the filter. I have to say though that I am an amateur photographer.. and wanted something for protection until I become more knowledgeable about filters.

Low Price Comes With Tradeoffs
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This Tiffen UV filter is more economical than some of the alternatives. However this filter uses uncoated glass. This means it is reflective. As a result, there is a serious problem with flare in certain lighting situations, such as might occur with indoor flash photography or shooting towards a bright light source. In a side by side comparisons with a multi-coated filter, I observed a dramatic difference. To resolve this problem, you could take the filter off or use a hood. However, given that the lens this is going on probably cost a lot of money, I recommend a close look at a multi coated filter such as the Hoya Pro 1 Digital for much better overall performance.

Good quality UV protection and eacy to install
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for the price and really to protect my lens. It has performed as expected. I’m pleased with the value for the function.

Good lens protection, but susceptible to reflections
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve had Tiffen UV protection filters on my lenses for a couple of years and have been satisifed with them. Sometimes, there have been reflections in my photos, and recently, one of the UV filters developed a small scratch near the center (where else?). When I went to order a replacement, I looked at reviews of other UV filters and saw several people recommending more expensive multi-coated filters. (I’d thought this Tiffen was multi-coated, but it’s not.) So, even though it was [...], I ordered a “Sigma EX DG 52mm Multi-Coated UV Filter” [...] It arrived today. I compared it with my Tiffen and immediately ordered two more of the Sigmas.

When the Tiffen catches a reflection, it looks like a reflection on any smooth surface: bright and noticeable. When the Sigma catches a reflection, it looks like a reflection on a camera lens: dark green and much less noticeable.

Most of the time, it probably won’t matter, just as, most of the time, my inexpensive little pocket camera will do about as good a job as my good DSLR. It’s for the “rest of the time” that I bought the expensive camera… for the once-in-a-lifetime pictures. The better equipment captures them better, and in this case, the price difference is only [...]

Save the Camera with a lens infront
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It is better to save the camera’s real lens which can be replaced with this filter being broken than the expensive lens behind it. This is a real “lens saver”.

Focus problems
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Bought this to protect my Nikkor 17-55mm F2.8 zoom. Have not been able to achieve the focus that this lens is stated to have. I took off the filter to clean and found that it is not optically clear – even looking through it, the view is fuzzy. I have been blaming my Nikon camera/lens for lack of performance (maybe I have some other issues) but for the first time, I can achieve photos with peoples eyes which look to be focused. This item is now in the trash!

Why does the glass lense shake?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
It seems like the glass filter moves around. Is it suppose to do this?

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

I use this filter on my 70-300mm lens.

Tiffen UV filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am not a photography expert but have taken many photos over the last 30 years. The filter seems to be exactly what was advertised though I have not done any “testing” of it other than to use it. No problems. Seems to be well made. Got it mainly to protect main lens.

If I needed another UV (protection) filter I would not hesitate to get another one of these.

Was delivered promptly and well packaged.

Gave 4 stars (instead of 5) because I don’t have a way to completely test it’s ability to deal with UV problems.

poor packaging of a single filter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The filter is good working. But the packaging is so big! The shipper claim for 1.36 kg ( volumetric weight)

Its not necessary to put in big box.

What Junk
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK… spend a little more and get better quality. I wish I’d read these reviews first. They mention that the threads on this filter are not well made… I put it on the camera and couldn’t get it off. Took ten minutes to loosen it. I tried again…this time not tightening it. Same problem. It is in the trash. I wouldn’t even give it away.

Tiffen makes a top-notch product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I buy tiffen UV protectors for all my lenses. They don’t seem to degrade any of the images optically, and provide an added layer of protection against dust and scratches. A sound investment.

Good filter but not great
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Pretty good filter, but not multi-coated so flares still evident. For basic pics this should work just fine. Fit on Lumix FZ-28 w/ no problem.

Great Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter works great for my Canon Rebel xsi. Fits fine, doesn’t fall off or anything like that. Doesn’t change the color or quality of my photos as far as I can tell. Does it’s job like it’s supposed to.

Glares more than the Sunpak
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
In comparison with a Sunpak 52mm UV filter, the Tiffen counterpart produces more glare than the Sunpak does, but both serve their main purposes well: protecting your lenses.

Frame was covered in some kind of dye
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
As someone else commented, the filter was dirty with it arrived. This is not the first dirty Tiffen I’ve received. My Canon filters are always very clean. Why can’t Tiffen ship a clean filter?

When I cleaned the filter with lens cleaner, a black substance started started running off the metal ring. I had to wash the entire filter with soap and water to remove this. It stained my hands.

The glass itself looks OK. But stained hands from a new filter? Not good.

By the way, Amazon shipped this small filter container in a good sized box with no packing material of any kind.

Note to filter reviewers….
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Amazon lumps together ALL the Tiffen filter reviews. So unless you specify which specific filter you are reviewing, no one will know! This makes all those reviews that say something like, “this filter made my pictures too dark/light/red/green/whatever” totally useless.

Amazon tends to lump together similar products (like all or many cameras from one manufacturer), so in general it is a good idea to specify the product you are reviewing in your Amazon reviews.

Does what it says!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Well I am sure it does not need long review to convince anyone. Price is good and manufacture is well reputed – go for it!

Even if you find no reason to buy it, here is one I can give you. It will save your lens from scratches and dust!

does what its suppose to
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
does what its suppose to keeps the lens safe and dirt/ dust free. Thats all I ask for.

Good UV Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this UV Filter to use with my Lens Canon 50mm, until now looks like a really nice UV Filter.

Does the job
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I actually bought two of these, one for each lens. They are easy protection for the lenses and work just fine. I almost did not try these because other reviews talked about bad threads and difficulty with taking on and off. I found no such problems and they screw on smooth and easy.

For all those who said that it doesn’t fit the FZ28
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The camera has threads on the inside edge of the barrel to attach a filter. The Tiffen filter has 2 sets of threads on it. The first set faces outwards and screws into the lens barrel (not clearly visible in the picture). The other set is on the opposite side and faces inwards. It allows attachment of additional filters or other extensions. Only one side will attach to the camera, so make sure you are attaching it the right way.

As far as a review, the lens is not the best one out there for best image quality (you might see some flaring and glare), but is a good value for the price, good protection for your camera, and has a nice 10 yr warranty. I would still recommend it, since its much cheaper to replace this than your camera lens.

A photographer’s must have
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Product was ordered and received within 5 days. Chose the Tiffen brand due to high quality. A photographer’s “Must Have” to protect valuable lenses from dirt, dust and smudges at a minimal cost. Well worth the investment.

This filter saved me $400.00
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I never gave much thought to a filter before tonight. But this filter stood to the test when it was needed. I fell from a chair with my camera in hand, when I hit the floor (concrete) my camera and lense slapped the floor as well. This filter shattered but my lense and thank god camera was fine. Not a scratch on a $400.00 lense. From this day forward I will never own a lense that does not have a filter attached at all times.

Nice accompaniment for my 70-200L IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
What can I say? This is a nice and inexpensive accompaniment for my L lens. It was nice to have them both delivered at the same time and start shooting right away and not run off to camera store to buy UV filter.

Nice feature for Amazon to bring the accessories to your attention at check out time!

a very satisfied customer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received the product on time and it was in excellent condition. I will

keep on ordering more stuff from you guys! Thanks.

I’m getting a lot of reflections on this filter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was trying to take some pictures of my son close to the Christmas tree and I was getting a lot of reflections from the Christmas lights on this filter. I had to remove it. I’m looking for another one. I don’t know if they will all do this. I hope not. I wouldn’t buy this unit.

UV filter – cheap protection fot not-so-cheap lens!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If I am not using another filter, I find it judicious to leave a UV filter on my lenses. The price was good, so I bought this online to go with my nice fast 1.4 Pentax lens. Putting the filter on prevents finger prints, oils, dust, scratches degrading the new lens (unless your lens is “into” being degraded as are some humans near Folsom St. in San Francisco).

Amazon promoting wrong item
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The seller shipped promptly. I do not have a problem with the seller. Unfortunately Amazon had recommended this as an accessory for the camera I bought, but it was not the correct size and I am unable to use it. It would cost more to return it than it is worth.

Tiffen UV filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This item arrived loose in the outer box (out of it’s factory box). It appears to have a number of manufacturing defects either in the coating or in the glass itself. These appear as tiny “bubbles” or “pits” as you view light through the filter. Amazon is sending a replacement, but it will be 6 to 8 weeks before it is available. Overall, not a great experience.

Cheap and not bad
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Nothing but cheap. The encasing is careless. I found some dirts on the filtersurface and I had to clean the len even this stuff is new.

Review of Tiffen filter
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The filter cam in a open package and the filter was dirty needing to be cleaned before use. I actually decided to through it out.

UV Filter – don’t leave home without it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
OK, you know that a UV filter helps block some of the same pesky UV light that causes tans and skin cancer. By doing this, it also makes your pictures look more like you remember the scene. Also, if you ever drop the camera, it’s better to have to replace a twenty dollar filter than a $500 lens. ‘nuf said.

77mm UV Lens
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I just bought an expensive Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens. I wanted to protect my investment. The Tiffen 77mm UV filter has worked great. I have seen no issues with having the lens covered with the Tiffen UV filter.

A must for every lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This inexpensive UV filter is a cheap insurance policy for the optics of your lens. I carry a couple spares in my camera bag.

Every novice photog needs this filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Though the lenses for my Nikon D50 were not as expensive as some can be they still were several hundred dollars and having this UV Protection Filter protecting the lens glass made a whole lot of sense. I feel less stress when I clean the filter lens than if I was wiping dust and dirt from the actual lens glass. This size, 52mm, was what was specified for my D50 and it fits perfectly, as it should. I have no complaints at all with the manufacturer or the seller. If you are new to digital SLR’s like I was then get this filter to protect your lens. And spend your time worrying about the sensor when you need to switch out your lens.

It works
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this item to go with my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

It works exactly as it should. I haven’t used it much, but i mainly bought it to protect the lens.

Solid filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There’s not a whole lot to this filter, really. It does its job, and it does it well. No complaints so far. Does a great job protecting my 50mm f/1.8!

TIFFEN 37MM UV FILTER
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I PURCHASED THIS FILTER TO PROTECT THE LENS ON MY CANON HF100, AND IT DOES THE JOB WELL. IT PROTECTS AGAINST DUST AND SCRATCHES, AND ATTACHES WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY. I WILL, HOWEVER, BE PURCHASING A COATED FILTER ONCE I BEGIN USING THE CAMCORDER OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER. I AM CONSIDERING THE CANON FILTERS FOR ABOUT $60 ON AMAZON.Canon FS-H37U 37MM Filter Set for Canon HF10, HF100 & DC50 Cameras

Thick, but good.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for a 70-300mm lens so I’m not concerned that it is thick. For my 18mm I spent the extra money to get a thiner filter. I have not stacked filters on either lens so I am unsure if the added thickness matters. If you plan on using this just to protect your lens then it is good and cheap.

Not the best but good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my Canon VIXIA HFS100, and it does what I wanted it, protect the lens.

Images still look great.

You can spend much more on filters and I can tell you that they are 100% worth it, but until I get some more cash this will work great, not to mention the fact that it will make a great cover for rougher adventures.

Defective item, but seller chose to ship
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I returned the item within 5 minutes after I opened the box. It’s such a defect item that the glass is almost falling off from the unit. This is a very very poor quality product. It’s obvious that neither the manufacture nor the seller (in this case amazon.com)cares about their brand and reputation. I’m very disappointed in amazon.com.

Good deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s a good deal. I use this as a lens protector and it works pretty well. Also the UV filter also makes the picture with better colors

a fine filter and good price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I use it as protection of lens. I bought it because it’s popular on-line, own it for 3 months, works fine all the time.

Perfect protection for my small zoom lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
nice price, well packaged, good quality, including glass quality.

Not multi-coated but does a job
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The information section for this is a bit messed up and hard to read, but you’ll see that other versions are available for this UV filter.

This one is not a multi-coated version at this price but does work to reduce the danger of damage to your camera lens.

Here is what they are TRYING to tell us about the various versions in the description area:

UV filter- Standard UV Most popular protection filter

UV MC – Multi coated for extra flare protection

UV Warm – Combines UV with Tiffen’s ’812′ warming filter

Haze 1 – Absorbs 75% of UV light

Haze 2 -Absorbs 100% of UV light

Haze 15-Absorbs 81% of UV light

Haze 16-Absorbs 86.5% of UV light

Haze 17 – Absorbs almost all UV light

UV Wide Angle Thin – UV filter for use with wide angle lenses.

Cover Up
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This was a Christmas present for my niece as she has just purchased a Canon XS camera with an 18-55mm lens and didn’t have a UV protection filter for it. I told her it was best to cover up so you don’t take the chance on messing up the lens.

I do feel she is pleased with this purchase.

OK filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to protect a Canon 50 mm f1.8Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens lens.

It does what is supposed to and no more. It is not multi-coated so there is no great reduction in flare, but for the price is is a solid, well-constructed filter.

Does what a UV filter should
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Puts a protective glass over your expensive gla$$ without distortion.

It is what it is. Obviously, fine quality.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fine quality. I was impressed by the filter both in its plastic box and on my camera lens. This is a must have item if you don’t have one already on your SLR. Buy one or more without delay since you wouldn’t want to scratch or put finger-prints on your lens.

cheap filter
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
People are getting reflection with this filter because it is not multi coated. Coating kills reflection and keeps colors correct,a non coated filter on a multi coated lens is the worst thing you can do to a fine lens. Spend a little more to get a good one. Look for the term MULTI COATED !

Go for Hoya
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased this or rather say got it FREE with Nikon d40 promotion and I was really upset with the picture quality I was getting from Nikon d40 with this filter on, one day I decided to remove this filter and try..O man what a difference…this filter add lot of whiteness in photos and you can easily see reflections…dont waste money and buy Hoya…I am going to do the same

Insurance Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does just what it’s supposed to do, protect the front lens of my RATHER EXPENSIVE ( but marvelous ) Canon ef 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens.

I always put a UV filter on a new lens right out of the box and LEAVE IT ALONE. Cheapest lens insurance you can buy.

It’s a good filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As with all of the filters I have purchased from Tiffen, Nikon or B+W it fit the need. Nothing to get overly excited about but also nothing to get chafed about. It seems to be a quality product.

Good basic lens protector
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Good basic lens protector from Tiffen. Thou this is much better quality than the UV protection filter from opteka.

Serious amateur
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good product as a protective cover for the lens. It does provide some color improvement and is much more economical than Canon branded UV filter. I am pleased with it.

Price was right
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Needed another article and this item added enough to make the shipping free. Well packaged and defect free.

Solid Metal thick piece of Glass
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Compared to other stores that sell low cost filters, Tiffen’s 77mm UV protection Filter was a world of a difference. It’s solid and feels like it would protect an f14 from crashing into your lens glass. That’s about it. It does what it says it does and it does it well. I never notice any difference in picture taking with these on. Some people notice distortion and pixelation. When you’re shooting RAW, it’s tough.

flawless unit, exactly as described
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My filter arrived promptly and it was in perfect condition. It installed with no problem and I could not observe any adverse effect on image quality.

Tiffen UV Filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
UV filters come in handy for taking some haze out of skies and such. But even more important, UV filters art very inexpensive so they are also a great investment for protecting your lenses. The first time I went to Yosemite I jumped out of the car so fast that the camera slipped out of hands. The camera landed lense first and I had a $700.00 VR on the camera body. The only thing that happened was a cracked, inexpensive filter. A must for any photographer. John Crippen, photographer and writer

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Get a multi-coated filter, this one causes ghosts
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I also had trouble with “ghosts” – basically glare in photos taken with this filter. I never had that problem with other multi-coated products. I bought this filter for protection and to leave on all the time. It ruined most of the photos of my sister’s wedding because there were light sources from every angle (flashes, indoor lights, etc). It was a huge disappointment. Actually you can see a very mild example of this in one of the submitted sample photos of a sunset by Kaushik Ghose “kghose”. This is a mild form, mine were much worse. Unfortunately this lens filter is now worthless to me. So save your $10 and buy something that will actually work.

Good quality but poor results
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen lens filter is well-made and protects the camera’s lens, but hardly any difference–still almost as much bluish tint when taking snow pictures. Notice green bubbles when a bright light is overhead, but this probably no fault of the filter, but rather a reflection by the camera’s lens. I don’t know what is true here, but I would recommend spending more for a multi-coated lens filter, or use the Snow Scene on the camera to handle the bluish cast.

I don’t recommend this filter unless you are willing to go the inexpensive way of protecting your camera from a potential lens-shattering fall, and maybe help reduce the risk of damage to the lens if you aim it directly at the sun (pardon the suggestion–furthermore, vertical bars appear in the viewfinder, which could make almost everything in the photo look extremely dark). Be glad you did!

Good for what it is
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Solid build, just not much use to me. It slows down the lens and don’t over any more protection. The lens hood on the other hand is very helpful in that regard. Software (PS, Canon’s DPP, ACDSee) is far more effective in removing haze than this. I bought a few filters of various kind out of curiosity in the beginning now they are all collecting dust …

Does what it is supposed to do nicely
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used this on my new 105 lens for D90. It fit perfectly. I have used Tiffen filters before and this is one is just as good as any of theirs. I strongly recommend it.

Tffen 58mm UV
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Cheap and simple.

I bought this filter merely as an extra protection to my lens on a Olympus E-300 SLR.

It’s functional.

Got my order in timely manner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Ordered a Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter. Received in timely manner. No hassle.

Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an exceptional value for a UV filter. Excellent quality that is only found in more expensive filters.

disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am disappointed with the service. The filter came to me with amount of dust on both sides.

Two little ghosts for every light source
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Any photographer who has the money to purchase a lens with a professional 77mm filter size can afford better than this uncoated Tiffen filter. I’m skeptical by nature, so I wanted to see for myself whether coated glass was really necessary. I purchased this Tiffen filter and used it on two different lenses and found that in almost every single photograph in which there was a light source, I found two smaller ghost images of the light source elsewhere in the photo. This uncoated glass really knows how to make lens flare POP (even if it’s not the lens that’s flaring…)! I sent mine back, with the biggest loss being my time and Christmas photographs of family that would have otherwise been very nice.

What made the two little ghosts appear on the Tiffen? Light as faint as Christmas tree lights, table lamps, incandescent overhead bulbs, etc. You name it, basically.

How do I know this was due to the UV filter and not my lenses? When I saw some pretty nasty flare, I just unscrewed the Tiffen filter and voila, my flare disappeared.

Le flare est morte. Vive le flare!

Seriously, spend just a bit more and get a good, coated (on both sides) filter; picky people like myself will gladly spend a little more and get a coated filter by Hoya or B+W, among others. The Tiffen is fine if you only shoot in the shade without any relatively bright lights; otherwise, my advice is to look elsewhere.

Great product, Great Price!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed with out having to spend a fortune on a glass filter to protect my expensive Nikon Lenses. I bought one for each of my different lenses because I would rather break the filter than the glass on the lens.

good filter for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tiffen is a decent UV filter if you are looking for simple cheap protection for your lens. B + W filters are known to be top quality. If you are willing to spend the money, then go for that one.

Fingerprints
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
It’s really unpleasant to find so much dust and fingerprints on a supposedly brand new rather expensive filter

No good with bright point light sources
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for protection of my lens, but it’s only really useful in even light. When there are bright single point light sources, such as hanging lights indoors, candles, spotlights in a dark room etc, green spots or flares are cast across the picture; usually in very unfortunate ways like on a subject’s face. I do a lot of hand-held low-light photography where there is likely to be point light sources, this filter is more of a hinderance in those circumstances.

Not quite what I had hoped for
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Tiffen makes some reasonably priced low to mid grade lenses and accessories. I’ve used their wide angle and 2X telephoto adapters on a cheaper compact digital camera with great success. However this filter was loose in the ring and rattles. I suspect it is also not too splash resistant. It is also not anti-reflective coated so you get 2 surface reflections in certain light. On the plus side, it works just fine in almost all light situations and does reduce UV as it is supposed to. As a general purpose protector, I would recommend it.

if you care about your lens, get it.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is pretty simple. If you are a new DSLR shooter as I am, you’ll learn that lenses are very expensive. This is simple to screw onto any of my Nikkor lenses for my D40. The UV protection is also nice for outdoor shots, reducing glare, etc. I’ve already been really glad I had this attached to my lens as my camera was sitting in my car’s passenger seat and I had to take a sharp corner…saved the lens, and I’ve only had the thing 2 weeks. Lesson learned, zip your camera back up in it’s case before driving around town.

Terrible ghosting
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Ghosting on any light during low-light shooting. .. ie, candles, background lights… i have to remove this when shooting to avoid ghosting.

This product does not fit Panasonic FZ 7
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
That’s what I attempted to do. If you are planning on doing the same learn from my mistake and do not buy this product.

Nice Filter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have used Tiffen filters before and never had a problem. Better spending money of a filter then scratching and expensive lense..

Could be better
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The filter itself is fine. But the package is horrible. It is not air tight and there is no plastic bag to protect the filter.

So you can image how much dusts can get on it during shipping and handling. Actually, I had to clean the dusts on the filter by myself before I could use it!

A good economical UV Lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a good economical UV Lens, I have not noticed any discolorization. Stops smudges and finger prints from my camera lens, that is it’s main job, also does a very good job at mist and rain.

Tiffen 72mm UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I paid about $18 for this filter which is a really great price for a huge filter size like this one.

AWESOME
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
THESE ARE GREAT LITTLE $7 PIECES TO PROTECT A $200 PLUS LENS. IF IT GETS SCRATCHED JUST REPLACE THE $7 FILTER, NOT THE WHOLE $200 PLUS LENSE. IT WORKS GREAT.

Simple safeguard
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My grandfather taught me years ago to put a UV filter on all lenses for the very simple reason that if scratched or cracked, replacing a cheap filter is more cost effective than buying a replacement lense. Not that I can afford the best of what Nikon has to offer in terms of optics, but a few hundred dollars is a few hundred dollars. I can’t believe I waited nearly a year to protect two Nikon lenses I bought with the D50! I don’t know much about the optical quality of this filter, but as it is for all practical purposes clear, I cannot discern any effect to photos. For five dollars, leaving a fine lense “naked” is inviting disaster.

Great for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This was a great addition for the $5 I paid for it. It will help protect my lens purchase with little investment. It screws on easily and you just forget about it (unless you have other lens filters, of course). I rate it a 4/5 because if it wasn’t included in the package, I wouldn’t have purchased it.

Great Product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great product, just as described. Seller was easy to work with and delivered early.

So-so
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The only thing this filter is good for is protecting the lens from physical damage (dust, prints, scratches, water spots, etc.) Some say that cheap Tiffen filters degrade the quality of the images, but I haven’t noticed any degradation. If you want a filter that will actually improve your images, do not get this filter, go with a circular polarizer or a neutral density filter instead. It’s better to crack this filter than crack your lens.

Good quality product, but not what I wanted.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The product felt strong, solid, and well put together. The glass was clear with no visible tint or imperfections. Although this and another filter (same type different size) both arrived with smudges on the glass. The smudges were fairly easy to wipe off, but I suspect the items are either not cleaned before packaging, or I received someone’s returned item. However, I had to return this item since they DON’T contain any anti-glare/reflective coating on them. When shooting towards a light source (light bulb, tv, sun, etc) a green reflection of the light source would appear on the recorded image. The green reflected image was caused by a reflection bouncing off of my lens’s green tinted anti-glare coating which was bounced right back into the camera by this filter. If your lens isn’t coated in an anti-glare coating the result will be even worse.

Instead I picked up Quantaray filters from a local Wolf Camera that were coated with the anti-glare. They only cost a little more, and the green reflection is now gone. Make sure you look for a filter with the anti-glare

Camera: Canon 20d, Lenses tested: 18-55, 28-135, 70-300

Good for amateurs like myself
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
You get what you pay for. The moment the lens came in I checked it under the light and could see tiny dot/scratches. I had a promaster before and was all clean. You type UV filter on amazon it all starts with Tiffen. It is also very cheap so it sells the most. I`d recommend it to all amateurs like myself since i wouldnt know the difference on my computer screen or print out, but for sharks out there, it is a no no.

Good product but some quality control issues
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I ordered 2 Tiffen 52 mm UV filters for the 2 lenses that came with my Nikon D60. One filter was fine, the glass in the other filter was loose in the ring. I immediately returned the defective filter to Amazon and they promptly sent me a new one. I am pleased with the filters and Amazon’s customer service. I just bought 2 Tiffen Photo Essentials scontaining the UV Protector, 812 Warming filet, and Circular Polarizer. All of these filters appear to be O.K.

UV and Lens Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What can one say about a product that, when it works as it is supposed to, it is almost completely invisible? No discernible quality reduction with the filter on, and the added comfort of knowing I am protecting my non-replaceable lens. Clearly a great buy, very reasonably priced, and works as it is supposed to.

Yup, it’s a filter.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to remove UV light from my images and afford an extra ounce of protection for my $50 lens. Let’s face it; I have no way of knowing whether it works or not: I can’t see UV! And it hasn’t protected my lens yet; that’s an insurance function. So yeah, it’s working great! Fits well. Looks classy. Nothing to it. Yay!

well made, no issues
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great filter for the price-no reason to spend more. The filter threads are high quality, and it is possible to stack filters if you want-not recommended, though, if you are using it on a wide-angle, as I am.

No vignetting, sturdy filter.

Exellent Filter for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I Was unsure when I read a one star rating for this filter. But it fits my Lumix FZ18 perfectly. Took a picture through it about 4 inches away from subject at f 2.8 and another 250 feet away using 18x zoom. The pictures were rendered sharp and the colors accurately . Enlarging the 18x pic another 8 times still showed a sharp image. It is also excellent protection for the Leica lens on my camera. Adorama was promt on delivery and well priced. Thanks Amazon for recommending another good company

loose glass between metal rings
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I may have received a defective one but the glass is loose in between the metal ring holders. It still works and acts as a protector but it is annoying to have the clinking sound of glass if I tilt the filter.

Wrong size
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Beware of assuming that the UV filter recommended by Amazon for a particular camera with a fixed lense size that I purchased is the correct size. It wasn’t even close. No size was given for the lense diameter. I returned the filter for a full refund minus my shipping & all the hassel of packaging it.

Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hi,

I bought the Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter and was very happy as the seller was right on with his description and the delivery of the item was blazing fast!! I give the seller a 5 star rating! Perfect. I will return to this seller. David

¡Filtro Exacto y funcional!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excelente compra, mi Lumix luce muy bien, mi lente está protegido. El envío llegó sin problemas. Gracias.

Quality product quality service
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Nothing special about the filter. It’s just your standard UV filter. Came packaged in a nice hard plastic case so was in great shape plus would be good for storing other filters. Service was prompt and I had no problems.

Rattling piece of junk
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The filter that I received rattles like crazy!!!! I could imagine it interrupting a wonderful moment with its rattling obnoxious sounds when you move the camera around. Buy something else.

It’s a ‘must have’ to protect your lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
the UV protection is not really even the reason I bought it.. I bought it more to protect the glass of the lens, and it works perfectly for that.

Cheap fix
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Not Multi Coated and it affects picture quality for the worse in certain situations because of it. Buy a Hoya

A protector
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Este dispositivo cumple su función al 100%… solamente protege el lente de tu cámara. Es preferible que se dañe él a que se dañe el lente.

Recomendación: procura mantenerlo siempre limpio, sin huellas o cosas por el estilo ya que tu cámara se puede perder en modo AutoFocus.

Es protección a bajo costo…

Poor Quality – Replaced Immediately
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I ordered the Tiffen 58mm UV filter to use on a Nikon 50mm f1.4G. It didn’t look all that bad, but I immediately noticed increased flare and degraded sharpness in my pictures. It required a filter wrench to remove it from the lens because the mount is very soft and threads not quite machined right. After I removed the filter, the glass was rattling loose in the ring. It is now in the trash bin. I purchased the B+W 58mm UVA (Ultra Violet) Haze MRC Filter #010 to replace it.

Tiffen UV Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Use filter with Tamron 28mm to 300mm lens on a Canon 20D DSLR body. the filter does what it’s supposed to do without the slightest complaint. I consider it a very good filter and the price was excellent.

Messed up indoor shots where there are bright signs
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Please do not get this filter at all. Its not really worth the savings as the flaring effect is just too much to handle.

I took a few shots in Pike Market at Seattle and the bright neon signs and yellow bulbs tend to reflect back from lens to filter back to lens. All my subjects had ugly green flares across their faces.

It kinda killed the great 35mm f1.8 lens on my D90 results.

I also noticed it always bounces the light source 180 degrees across the frame. Try to shoot a Subway sign framing it at the top right corner and you will get a reflected image of the sign on the bottom left corner.

Camera filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Cheap and appears to have no noticeable effect on my pictures. I wanted some protection for this non-removable lens. I realize that such use of filters has both supporters and detractors.

Value Priced UV filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While this filter is priced in the basement…its durability is solid and the images I get with these filters on my lens are crystal. Why pay $150 for a UV filter. Buy this one and pick up a spare 50mm 1.8.

Hope it does what it’s supposed to
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter for one reason which is to protect my lens. Difficult as it is to rate the filter simply based on that factor, I’d say it appears that it’ll help keep my lens clean, scratch-free, and hopefully protect it if a mishap occurs! As everyone is saying, better to break the filter than your costly lenses.

As for the effects it has on photo quality, I’ve read some other reviews that it affects photos in low light/night shots. I’m just a beginner so maybe it’ll be helpful to look into that via other reviews.

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

Good value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Actually, I bought it for a protection of my lens. I think it should be good and worthy to owning it for your expensive lens.

Inexpensive, but doesn’t fit quite snugly on my lens
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this UV filter to protect the 50mm f/1.8 canon lens that I purchased. While I can’t aruge with the price, I didn’t like the way it fit on the lens. I tried screwing it on carefully multiple times but could never get it to sit flush against the lens. It always seems like one side stuck out a bit. That being said, I haven’t had any problems with it falling off when I take the lens cover off so it’s not too bad.

Easily scratched
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Glad I got the filter for use on a Panasonic camera. However when it arrived it had dust on it and I cleaned it with lens cleaner and a soft cloth. It is now covered with fine scratches in whatever coating was on the lens. It’s still usable, I guess, just not crystal clear.

Loose Glass
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This Tiffen filter is optically great, however the glass is actually loose in the frame of the filter ring, and rattles back and forth whenever the camera is moved. I ultimately used a small sliver of cardboard to wedge it into place, obviously cut thin enough not to show up in pictures. Product is NOT recommended.

Worth it for the money……
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
….since it was free. The filter does not appear to have any coatings, it flares and does cause a noticeable reduction in image contrast. I use this only where a protection filter is needed, where there is a spalsh hazard or sand/grit/flying debris in the air. Outside of those situations, be sure to remove this filter before shooting.

Adequate & functional, but disappointing.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I ordered two of these filters for new lenses I was ordering at the same time. When I began to attach the first filter I thought there was something wrong as it would not tighten at first. I discovered that the threads on the filter were minimal, almost seemed worn. The second filter actually rattled. The glass is mounted in the filter so poorly that it actually rattles around in the holder. They both function but I feel the Hoya filters is what I will stay with from now on. I have always purchased Hoya’s in the past and never had this type of issue before.

You get what you pay for
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
There is a reason some filters cost $115 and others (such as this item) are less than $15. That being said, I suppose it’s about 95% as good as ones that costs much more.

Pros

* doesn’t rattle

* will take one for the team so your lens’ front won’t have to

* can serve well enough until you buy a real filter

* it’s available on Amazon Prime–few filters are

Cons

* really thick ring, twice as thick as others

* vignetting due to this ring

* you’ll likely want better as soon as you can afford it

Great for a lens protector
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen 77mm UV Protector works great as a lens protector and keeping some UV out.

Poor Quality
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This filter arrived with the glass lens loose and unstable in the mount. Poor quality control in manufacture, this was not a shipping defect. Had to be returned.

Great value for inexpensive lenses
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
At a range between $7 and $10, this is one of the best values and investments out there. What is it actually used for? A UV filter has two primary purposes: to filter out unwanted ultra-violet light and to protect the lens. For most general photography applications, you will not notice the difference in UV light. Only when you have intense sunlight at a specific angle will you start to notice the UV light. It will not alter your photos and their lighting negatively, so you can pretty much leave this filter on all the time. This filter doesn’t do that great of a job in actually filtering out harsh light at the ultra-violet spectrum, but if you’re an amateur photographer, you won’t need that function. If you do encounter a lot of harsh UV light (you live out in the desert or in Alaska), then you should consider a different filter. As an advanced but non-professional photographer who averages 500 photos indoors and outdoors per week, I have not yet encountered any harsh UV light that this filter cannot block.

I use this on my Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, and I pretty much never take it off. This filter will protect your lens from scratches to the glass. When you get smudges (which you will) on this filter, you just wipe the filter or remove it and clean it. It’s much easier to clean this filter than the glass on the lens. But the most important part is that this filter serves as insurance for your lens. If something comes flying at your lens, you have a choice of replacing a $7 filter or a $150 lens. It’s a no-brainer!

Now, this filter is useful for either the amateur photographer or the advanced photographer who has a relatively cheap lens (a $150 lens is considered CHEAP compared to $950 for the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS). If you own a more expensive lens, you’d want to go with a better filter, such as one from Hoya or B+W. But if you own the Canon Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS or an L lens, you know that already.

All in all, I gave this filter 5 stars because of its great value. If it costs $20, I would have reduced it to 4 stars. Considering its use, you cannot beat this product.

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Wowed
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve never written a reveiw before (made hundreds of purchases)but I had to after purchasing this lens filter. I just dropped my camera – couldn’t breath for several minutes especially seeing a broken lens. But that’s just it, I didn’t break the lens – this lens protection filter did, and thank goodness my camera is OK! I went right back here and purchased another lens filter. I just protected a brand new lens for my camera and this filter saved it! All I can say is WOW. I’m a return and totally satisfied customer of the Tiffen 58mm lens protection filter. Hope this helps anyone making a big purchase lens – You need a protection filter!

Poor construction quality
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The glass is very loose inside the frame. It feels as though it might come apart at any time. The glass definitely rattles about inside the frame with any movement of the camera.

Simple UV Protector
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It’s just a protection filter. It’s does a good work by day though it can create weird flares by night if you are trying to picture below a bright light or if there’s one pointing towards you.

It also has a weird glass finish in the edges that make it look cheap (even though it is)

Can you say QPR A+?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter is a surprisingly good deal, great quality price ratio! It protects my 50mm f1.8 without costing the same price as the lens! I have noticed no problems at all.

Exactly what it says it is.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the price, you can’t beat this filter. It is good quality and fits perfectly on the camera I bought it for. I wanted to get one to protect my lens and help with “blueing’ on photos. It has worked out great. Don’t expect professional quality however for the price.

Do NOT buy this UV filter from Amazon
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Just when you think that you are getting a “brand new” filter from Amazon as they specify, think again. The filter came with several finger prints, specks of dirt, and obvious signs of wear. The metal threads on the filter had abrasions and chips as well as on the outer edges of the filter ring. Several people on online photography message boards have reported the same issue. I sent the filter back and purchased it from another company.

nikon camera filtor
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i am very satisfied with the camera lens filtor.it is installed on my nikon d80 slr camera.

Don’t bother with this if you are using the 50mm f/1.8 lens to shoot portraits
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This is a cheap UV filter and if you are only using the 50mm f/1.8 lens to shoot indoor portraits, don’t bother with this.

Nice filter, questionable frame
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The filter itself worked just fine, clearing out a lot of unwanted haze issues. However, I had to replace this one after only a week, as the metal frame bent when I was trying to attach a lens to it. I was not using a lot of force to make the attachment, in fact, the lens went on rather easily. However, once I took it off, the glass began to rattle in the metal frame, and upon closer inspection, I saw that the frame had split across a seam. I will use other Tiffen filters, as the quality to price ratio is very good. I just need to treat them with a little extra care, as they may not be designed to have lenses attached to them.

Fits my Olympus Zuiko
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Trying to find a 52 m filter for my Olympus Zuiko Digital 35 mm 1;3,5 macro lens was problematic. No one came out and said that this filter would be compatible with my camera & Lens. I took a chance and It tightened right up like it was made for the lens. I was VERY pleased since the lens really had no protection. (Why don’t new lenses ship with a UV filter?)

And the price was right!

Tiffen 77mm UV Filter – shipping is the slowest eveeee e e rr
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
how do you gain the long term customer is the fast turnaround!

the slowest release for shipment ever.

not the transient time is slow, but the release by the seller.

Good UV Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought that to use with a Sigma 10-20, until now shows to be a good UV Filter

Inexpensive but watch out for reflections, ghosting
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Generally these are only used for added lenses protection. The price of this one at 1/4 the cost of most seems a good deal but my personal experience with it has been mixed.

Any image of a lighted subject taken at an angel usually casts a reflection and creates a ghost shadow on the image. It can range from nearly invisible when printed to quite noticeable if the background is dark. This may not affect general photography but the lettering in any lighted signs, etc. will sometimes show a reflection.

Crap
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
What a waste of a few bucks. I knew I bought an inexpensive filter but please, couldn’t you just run a marker around the cut edges of the glass? The edges looked cheap and reflective. Don’t make the same mistake, mine is aging in a drawer.

Ounce of prevention…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When you spend hundreds of dollars on a lens it makes sense to protect the lens from dirt and scratches with a UV protective filter. I have been saved major repairs and replacements from this small investment.

Beware, be very, very careful
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received a genuine Tiffen 58mm filter plastic carrying box. And a piece of paper with the usual graphics. And… nothing else. Seems that the shipper likes to remove the filter and just ship the plastic box. How nice. My query to Amazon regarding the situation… netted nothing. No reply. Not even an acknowledgement. Zip.

Beware.

Worth the Price!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to protec my lenses, it well built so it do the job. also i notice tha my images show reduce in flares and uv noise, really. It’s also easy to clean witch helps lot.

Always Great Filters
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve never expereinced a issue with the Tiffen filters.

I have this one on a Sigma 10 – 20mm with no vignetting.

Does it’s job….keeps the front element safe!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my Nikon 70-300 VR lens and it works just as it should. It keeps the front of my lens safe from impact while not interfering with any of the lens or camera functions. I’d rather buy 10 of these “cheap” filters than having to replace or repair my lens!

Saved Camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just bought a Pentax K2000. On a trip, camera fell out of bag. Protection filter completely did its job. Filter cracked — camera and lens saved. Good purchase.

Durable but mediocre
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I only use this filter when I’m shooting in extreme conditions. It is very durable, and can be cleaned by the edge of my shirt. However, flare is common. I use a Hoya multicoated filter under most conditions if durability is not an issue. The price is right.

Work fine.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Not an exciting product to rave about. Works as expected to protect my lens. I didn’t buy it because I thought it would actually help filter UV light and make the IQ better. The IQ seems fine to me, even if this is a single element. I don’t have any Hoya doublets or others to compare to though.

I’m an amateur and maybe pros would be more discriminating. I’m using it on a Canon 18-35mm IS kit lens and it works as intended. Threads fine. Quality of build is fine. Comes in a decent case.

Nothing less is expected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
When I purchased the Tiffen 52mm, 58mm, and 72mm UV filters, I was expecting a good solid product for my lens.

What I did not expect is the high improvement in overall picture quality for both (day AND night) shots.

I am more than satisfied with Tiffen filters. Being that it’s ‘Tiffen’ I expect nothing less.

OK for Free
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
For an inexpensive filter (free with the lens I bought) it is fine. lots of ghosting as you might expect for an uncoated filter. I have removed it and do not plan on using it again.

On my bigger glass I tend to use 77mm multi-coated filters which run in the ~$100+ range. I may purchase a 58mm coasted version of this filter for ~$40 (or about 10% of the cost of the lens I would be putting it on).

However, with the 50mm f1.4 I tend to shoot in low light with light sources in the frame. No filter will generally be my choice for these situations.

Inexpensive, but photo quality sometimes suffers
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This is just a basic UV filter, and is usually pretty useful, but occasionally creates serious problems. I’ve noticed that I get blue/green noise on my images in back-lit or bright photographs. This is a serious problem, and isn’t always noticeable in the viewfinder. It’s no fun to get home and find out that some of your favorite compositions look like crap.

I’m using Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) with a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, which both function beautifully, so the filter is definitely the problem.

If you can’t afford a better filter, go with this one. Be ready to take it off when you are outside though.

Quite acceptable!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have no problem whatsoever with this filter; one thing I noticed is that you get a large amount of internal reflection if you use it with a deep lens like Nikon’s 50mm f/1.8. Get a more heavily anti-reflective-coated one if you’re going to use it on that lens!

works!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
noticeable difference when used, and I live in smoggy VEGAS! so I can tell, can’t beat the price, I give it two thumbs up!

Hard to find filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A 46 mm filter is hard to find and they had one. It came fast and was very inexpensive, Works fine. (glass not loose in ring like some one said).

Fundamental problem
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for a canon 17 55 wide angle lens. I suppose it serves its function and protects the lens, but the overriding problem is that it doesn’t allow for the lens cap to seal. The lens cap can barely be secured to the filter and will fall off repeatedly.

lens saver… in more ways than 1
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i purchased this filter to protect my $1700 lens from dirt and scratches, little did in know i was saving myself from replacing that $1700 lens. i was shooting a wedding and on the run when i set my camera with my 70-200 lens attatched on a bench. it fell to the concrete ground, lens first. when i turned it over, there was a crack right down the middle. scared and upset, i had to put the lens away and keep shooting. it wasn’t until the next day when my husband had to ‘hammer’ the lens filter off that we realized it was only the less than 50 dollar filter… what a relief! otherwise, it’s great, and i never realize it’s there..

Good price on Amazon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
There is no much to write about this filter as it performs as it should be as any UV protection filter would do, I supposed. The main driver for my purchase was the price – it was the cheapest I could find.

Fine for protecting the lens, but not much else.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I got this filter before I understood the difference between cheap filters and ones that actually work well. I was getting such great results with my new 50mm f/1.8 lens during the day, but at night i was getting a lot of ghosting and flaring in my pictures. It took me a while to realize it was because of the filter. After doing some online research, I decided to remove the filter, and my pictures were all suddenly better with that lens. The glass was affecting my picture quality!

The glass used is cheap, and not very good quality, so it can actually degrade your pictures. It works well to protect the glass on the lens from scratches or dust, but it’s a much better idea to pay $20 more and get a good filter that will actually help you get better pictures. If you don’t want to pay the extra for a decent filter, you might be better off just leaving the filter off. I reccomend Hoya Pro1 and B&W filters; and in the 52mm size, the price is very reasonable. Once you start buying nicer lenses that require 77mm filters, that’s where the good filters really start adding up. But again, you aren’t going to want to put a cheap filter on a $1000 lens.

I know this review might sound negative, but if it helps someone capture a memory better because they decided to get a little nicer filter, it will be worth it.

Tiffen 52mm UV protection filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to simply serve as protection for the front of my lens. Great price, and quality from Tiffen is nice.

AMAZON sent me a defective one
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Amazon sent me a defective one. The filter came a little scratched on the rim. Returning it to amazon. I am great fan of B+W. I thought I would try this since this is cheaper than B+W. But looks like I will go back to my B+W.

Great deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is not the best UV filter you can buy, but definitely good value for the money.

I have it mounted on my tokina 11-16/2.8 to protect my investment.

So far I removed it only once when it was causing a flare that I did not want in the picture.

Definitely a must have.

Exelente
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Soy Venezolano, compre este Item ya que soy Fotografo, y poseo una Nikon D80, y lentes sigma, proteje de verdad, recomendado…. I’m from Venezuela, Bought this Item Because I’m a Fotographer, I own a Nikon D80, and Sigma Lenses, Really Protect, Recomended…

great filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive and easy to use, protection for very expensive lenses. Only regret not buying more than one at a time, since I have multiple lenses.

Low Quality – Look for better!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Acquired two of these 77mm filters. They arrived in unsealed cases, but this may be standard for Tiffen packaging. I don’t know, but my Hoya filters ( Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter ) came sealed. These Tiffen filters were dirty and poorly packed inside their cases, with a brochure lying directly on the glass filter, looking used or at least re-packaged. There was a fine splatter pattern of something on both filters that required much cleaning, and even then, didn’t come completely off.

As others have pointed out here, being un-coated, the filters ghost or flair when a light source is in the frame. I did a number of tests with & without the filter installed to confirm this.

The price is very attractive, but, as filters of this size usually are used on faster, higher quality and more expensive lenses, don’t cut costs here. These two were for my two highest quality lenses and was foolish to order these, but thought I’d give them a try.

They are going back tomorrow!

Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen glass looks fine. The glass in the metal ring however is loose and does not exude quality. Not sure about reflections with this filter and whether it has any antireflection coatings.

Also purchased a Quantaray CP filter which I have been using and is great and a Hoya Neutral Density filter that screams precision.

Watch out for “Free Offer”
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The filter is great, how hard is it to mess that up? The problem is with Amazon though since they charged me for it after advertising it to come free with the Canon lens I bought. Too bad too that their customer service has been very poor. Funny, I did not get any feedback from them either. Maybe this will work……..probably not though!

Tiifen 72mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very nice filter. Ultra Sharp fits nicely no problems at all. I have to say it does a very nice job of deflecting sun rays which can leave awful reflections in pictures.

A Must Have
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am not sure what it filters, but it is worth the price. If not for anything except to protect the lens.

Big deal on quality brand filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter not only as the “protector” to my lens but for its quality and photographics characteristics. I could not believe the low price, shipping included deal that I got.

Very cheap.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed. Glass slides around within enclosure and appears to have defects on edges of glass. Will try to return, but it was so cheap, I expect I will eat the loss if they give me much hassle trying to retun.

Works as advertised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had numerous Tiffen UV filters, and the all do what they say. For the price, this UV filter does what it claims to; protect your expensive lenses from UV light, dust and scratches. Why risk an expensive lens when a low-cost filter will take the damage?

5 Stars for doing what is advertised at great price.

Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this filter for my 2006 Christmas vacation in Hawaii. I knew that I was going to take a lot of outdoor photographs and wanted to try using a UV filter to make them more crisp. I have a Canon S3 IS which is not a traditional SLR so in order to use this filter I purchased the Canon LAH-DC20 Lens Adapter and Hood Set. Not only is this a great filter for cutting out haze in my photos, it’s an affordable protective layer between the built in lens and the real world. I have many cameras with sand and fingerprints all over the lenses. It’s impossible to keep them clean. Anything that gets onto this filter cannot harm the built in lens and is easily cleaned by simply removing the filter and wiping with a lens cloth. I have noticed a great improvement in my outdoor photography in clarity.

One caveat:

I was fortunate enough to get some expert advice concerning how tight to screw on filters and lenses. JUST BARELY FINGER TIGHT! Those little buggers have a nasty tendency to go from “kind of loose” to “how do you get this d@mn thing off” very quickly!

Very good quality, inexpensive filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good quality inexpensive filter first for UV protection and also to protect the lens.

I would recommend this product.

Useful filter, well packaged
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
How can one review a filter like this one? It’s just a very plain, simple filter… that will not produce flare or make light bounce within the front element and the back of the filter. That alone merits mention: buy this filter for your lenses with a 77mm diameter front because it will do what it’s supposed to do.

Good product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good price and works as advertised. Definitely a good product to have and protect your lens.

For The Price I’m Not Sure It Can Be Beat
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fit nicely on the end of my Canon EF 28-90mm lens. Takes good(not great) photo’s in most light conditions.

Like the title says, for 7 bucks shipped I’m not sure you can beat the protection. If you want high quality glass and perfect shooting in every condition get out your checkbook.

NOT for the Sanyo Xacti HD1000
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I don’t know why but this filter shows up on the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 page — it will not fit the camera. You need a 40.5mm one.

Tiffen filters
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.

Tiffen 46mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Serves as a cheap lens protector. Noticed a slight glass chip on the edge. Not a problem but that’s why I gave a 3/5 rating. Optically it is fine and serves its purpose.

works fine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
this product does what it says it will do. i have had no problems and would recommend ti to others.

Save your lens!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I recently had a mishap where I dropped one of my Nikon zoom lenses and it landed face-down. The filter rim took the brunt of the fall, so while the cap and filter glass were smashed, the lens itself was thankfully intact.

Get a clear or UV filter like this for each of your lenses as a safety precaution against scratches and other accidents that could ruin your perfectly good lens. This Tiffen filter is a good option because it’s pretty affordable and comes in a size that’s common among Nikon lenses.

Tiffen gets it done
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen 72mm uV Protection filter gets the job done and is worth the price.

Essential protection for lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This Tiffen 52mm filter fits well on my Nikon D40X 55-200mm lens. I bought it more for protecting the lens from smudges and debris than for the UV protection. It is working well and easy to clean. I highly recommend this $9 investment to protect your lens.

Fits the Canon 10×42 L IS Binos Perfectly
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter fits the Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Binoculars perfectly. The coated Canon binos objectives are easily subject to contact with your hands and other objects. Tiffen filters provide the needed protection for the delicate bino objectives. Be sure to get two, one for each objective lens.

Why Amazon’s Customer Service Rocks
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My filter came with a slight nick on the glass. I emailed Amazon and the very next day they ship out a new one for me without me having to do anything else. That is why I will buy something off Amazon instead of a no-name place with a cheaper price. But the filter fits and works as promised on my Nikon D60.

Got this to protect my Canon VIXIA HF100…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
4 stars only because it took me around 5 mins to slowly screw this on the camcorder. It can be shifted or uneven when you put it on easily. So, I have to take it off and re-screw on a few times until I get it right in the groves. The camcorder video comes out great.

I tested with it on and off, and I can not tell its there when I watch the video in HD.

GL and enjoy.

useful protection, but arrived dirty
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Got it for a week. Fast shipping. It arrived dirty: smears on glasses. I have to clean it first. It then works fine and seems to be a useful protection.

Protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s like not having anything on at all. But isn’t that the point. It is there to take the abuse if an accidental bump to the lens happens. I think it is a wonderful investment to protect a $1700 lens.

Perfect
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This product is a perfect addition for any SLR lovers who want to protect their lenses from dust particles, fingerprints, etc.

Good protection
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got few of them for every lens what i have. You know that how important is protection.

nice filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
bought this mainly to use as a protector for a lense. Can’t really tell a difference that it makes in the photograph but it does a good job of keeping the front lens clean and clear of scratches.

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

UV Filter for lens protection
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Tiffen has been in the filter business for as long as I can remember and they make a good product for the money. Their typical filter has better quality glass than most camera store off brand filters. Not nearly as good as a Nikon or Canon branded filter some of which are built by Tiffen but to a better specification using better coatings. All that said, if you are just looking for basic UV function or lens protection from the this filter it is just fine as long as you don’t have an ultra wide angle zoom or ulta wide angle lens as this filter does vignette on my Nikon 12-24mm lens. There is a newer filter made especially for ultra wide angle lenses that has a reduced ring sidewall thickness. It is naturally priced at double the price of this filter (go figure huh?).

Disappointing
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
When this filter was delivered, the glass was loose in the frame so it made a clanging sound all the time. That was not only annoying, but also caused a bit of the glass to chip off the side. In addition, you cannot put a lenscap over this filter, which is at least inconvenient. CANON, in contrast, makes filters that take a lens cap or yet another filter.

Returning it is not an option since I do not reside in the US, so all the shipping costs would not be worth it. Or else I would definitely get rid of it. So my primary point is the poor quality of TIFFEN and disappointment that AMAZON did not inspect it before shipping and sold a defected product.

Exactly as expected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Works and fits perfectly. It was a bit dirty when it arrived, but a few seconds and it was clean.

High Quality, Low Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a high end filter. Very well made. Glass with metal ring. Great for preventing damage to your expensive lenses and even filters out UV rays. Easy to clean as compared to cleaning finger prints off of a lens. I had dropped a lens and broke the filter, but the lens was unharmed thanks to the filter. Replacing the filter was far less expensive then replacing the lens. A great value for a high quality filter. No lens should be without one.

filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This filter is great, it does absolutely nothing, which is just what I want. I screwed it onto the end of my nikor 18-200mm vr lens and it fits perfectly and prevents dust from getting on my actual lens so i can clean the filter with no worries.

Adds reflections/artifacts to your photos
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter for my cheap but awesome Canon 50mm f/1.8. I thought it would be silly to spend almost the same amount of money on a filter as I did on the lens, so I purchased this Tiffen filter.

Horrible idea. After putting this filter on and taking pictures of anything bright, I have reflections/ghosts in my images. Take off the filter, and it’s sharp and crystal clear.

Needless to say, I’d take the risk of lens damage on my sub $100 lens than have shoddy images.

ok for the $$, but you get what you pay for
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was in LA and went to Simon’s camera I wanted to buy a new Canon lens for my Canon 5D. Simon, the owner saw that I had this Tiffen 77mm filter on my camera and commented, that “you’ve got great glass there (the lens), but the UV filter you are using is not so good.” He did a side by side comparison of the Tiffen next to the Hoya Pro1 Digital filter. It was really night and day. The reflection and glare & distoration were noticeable. I did replace the Tiffen with the Hoya ($79.99) and don’t regret it. The Tiffen is fine, if you are on a budget, but if you want great results, don’t skimp.

terrible build
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
ok it could happen i got the one bad filter on the rack, but unlikely. my gear lens wise was given to me by my sister really sweet stuff awesome quality, either she unloaded tons of cash on the lenses or the quality has dropped like crazy over the years.

this really just a sup par product, it gets stuck on the lens hard to get off, then the build quality is just terrible.

the glass seems pretty cheap, but im probably gonna have to keep it cuz it’ll probably cost more than 5 bucks to ship it back, we’ll see what they say at the post office.

Great protection!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a replacement for one I bought when I first got my camera. Recently, I dropped my camera and this lens saved my camera lens! The protector lens cracked, but the camera lens and the camera are fine. I think the fact that this protection lens has a metal ring helped a lot.

I *strongly* recommend using protection lenses on all your cameras! I’m no professional, but I use my equipment pretty hard (and I’m clumsy too!). It saved my $800 camera from costly repairs I really couldn’t afford.

Tiffen 58mm UV Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I get peace of mind from knowing that my lenses have an extra layer of protection. I’d much rather replace the $10 filter than the lenses that cost much more.

Don’t waste your money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this basically as a dust protector, so I didn’t expect much. However, I was seriously upset to find that pictures are ruined by the filter because of distortions and lines.

Not useful
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I got this for my trip to miami. I have to say I don’t see any difference in the pictures with it compare to with out it. I am no expert may be you need expert vision to see the difference.

Serves its Purpose
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this filter to protect the lens on my Canon 17-40mm. I’ve taken over 3000 pictures with this filter on and did not notice any problems that were caused by the filter. The packaging could have been better and some dust and other debris was on the filter when I first got it, but that all came off when I cleaned it. Would recommend to those who just want to protect their lens.

If you own 18-105mm VR nikon, Do not buy it !!!!!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
One of my friends brought it from here for a new 18-105mm vr nikkor (from D90 kit). After attached it to the lens, you will see a small spot at the middle. He showed it to me for finding the reason. I said Oh god remove it immediately.

But it is too late. The glass of the filter hit the glass of the lens. The filter was returned, but the spot is still on the lens forever. – -”

No problems…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this filter and haven’t had any problems with it getting scratched… Its doing what I need it to!

Protect my LENS!!!

Screw ring too thick
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Another cheap Tiffen filter with acceptable quality. Good enough for lens protection. I bought it for Nikkor 70-300 VR. I will definitely not like it for Nikkor 18-70. And I really don’t like how its low quality mark painting on the ring, though it doesn’t matter much.

Good protection for your lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Ever since I got into digital photography, I never used special filters for any photographic effects. Seems like it is easier to use Photoshop to apply the different effects versus constantly changing filters. But the traditional UV filter works great as protection for the camera lens. I would rather get a smudge or a scratch on a couple dollar filter than on a couple hundred dollar lens.

Tiffen 46mm UV Protection Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The product was as described. Did have trouble getting it, apparently the first one got lost in the Christmas mail. Vendor did send a replacement but it took too long for my need. Still provided good customer service.

good value for item
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
does what it is supposed to. had one episode of lens flare, but otherwise great buy

No frills protection for a lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The UV-ness is not that necessary for DSLRs since they have built-in UV filters but protecting the front element of the lens is still something I do. I did not notice image quality degradation nor incread ghosting/flaring.

Look for better price or Use on Ebay
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I have the UV filter from this site before I didn’t look on Ebay. Well, I would buy it from the Ebay, because you can get it reasonable price and better one. Of cause you need to study for Lens filter !!! It saves the money and your time.

UV Filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The main idea is to protect your expensive lens from wayward fingers, dust/sand, and loving doggie noses. It does this fine.

I do a lot of photography of fluorescent minerals where I use both long wave and short wave ultraviolet light as the source of illumination. One can imagine that you only want to photograph the visible light fluorescence, not the UV light used for illumination.

Very nice filter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very well made and terrific item. Tiffen is one of the best companies and I have several filters made by them. Very reasonably priced. Tiffen is a great company and their products are top notch!

protected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Nice filter and I do not take it remove it from the lens…. Real protection and the colors it is really enhance

Surprisingly good (except in one situation, which it will create internal reflection)
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.

About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.

Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I’ve heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it is not caused directly by the low light/night situation. The internal reflection will appear when there is a strong/bright source of light in comparison to the overall exposure (the surrounding environment). To put it in example (which hopefully is easier to understand), when you take a picture of a lamp during nightime and the light is much brighter than the surrounding area then you will see the internal reflection. as you move the position of the light to be closer to the sides/corner of the picture (and not in the center of the picture), the internal reflection reduces and finally dissapear (if you move the light far enough from the center). And if the light isn’t too bright/contrast compare to the surrounding environment then there will be no internal reflection. but of course most of the time, a lamp at nightime is often very bright. But the point that I’m trying to make is that the internal reflection doesn’t happen all the time during low light or night time.

Additionally, the internal reflection isn’t only happening at night. it can also happen in the afternoon if you are taking a picture of a sun for example. basically same rule as above, on how bright is the light source compared to the surrounding area, and as you move the sun from the center of the photo and near the side the internal reflection will move to the side/dissapear (also depending the angle). But the best way is just to remove the filter during these situations.

Hope this explanation helps you to reduce the occurence of internal reflection by identifying correctly when the internal reflection will occur and then remove the filter during those situation (which is not hard to do).

I’m actually not a fan of lens filter (any filter) as I think it will only degrade picture quality as we added another layer between the sensor and object, but I decided to use them anyway for all my lens. And I would recommend everyone to get one of this filter if you don’t have any filter for your lens yet.

Basic lens protector
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
All I wanted was a basic lens protector and this does the job well. The first filter I got from Amazon had a bubble near the perimeter, so I sent it back for a replacement. Not sure if this is an unusual miss or a ding on Tiffen’s quality. Replacement was fine. Amazon shipped the replacement the day I complained and paid for the return. Go amazon!

Don’t buy this for your L lens!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
People- please, think! If you’re spending over $1000 on a precision piece of optics, why would you put an cheap window pane in front of it? It sucks that filters cost a bit of money, but seriously, you need to get something that’s at least multicoated, and preferably B&W or Heliopan or some other good brand. For a $200 lens, this is fine. But it breaks my heart to see this “bundled” with an $1100 L lens.

5 Stars isnt hard to get
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is exactly as it says, I bought a Nikkor 18-200 VR lens to use this on, and when I got it I took it out of the package, cleaned off both sides to remove anything from the factory which might change the view through, and then I put it on. Haven’t given it a thought since. Good as any other, just much cheaper.

Where has my lens been?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I found the protective lens was covered with find dusts when I twristed on the 50mm lens. The root cause was there is no wrapping outside of the hard plastic case. As I contacted Amazon customer service, the options to me were to return-for-refund or to exchange.

Didn’t get it.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I ordered this on Nov. 19th and as of Dec 23rd, I still haven’t received it. I’m going to cancel the order. The guy who was supposed to send it (not amazon) was difficult and had all kinds of reasons why he couldn’t just mail it. Not a good experience.

Great buy
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this just to help protect the lens on my camera. It seems like it reduces the glare when I shoot pictures through a window. Great price, Great product.

Must Buy for every lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Would you rather have something graze your lens – and then see scratches and regret not buying it? Nope … not a good idea.

It does the job.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wanted this filter to protect my lens. Does that just fine.