Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter
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Product Specifications
- Most popular protection filter
- Provides basic reduction of ultraviolet light
- Helps eliminate bluish cast in images
- Most popular protection filter
- Provides basic reduction of ultraviolet light
- 58mm diameter
Helps eliminate bluish cast in images
Product Description
Size:58mm | Product Packaging:Standard Packaging Product Description Tiffen UV Protection filter Film, as well as video, often exhibits a greater sensitivity to what is to us invisible, ultraviolet light. This is most often outdoors, especially at high altitudes, where the UV-absorbing atmosphere is thinner; and over long distances, such as marine scenes. It can show up as a bluish color cast with color film, or it can cause a low-contrast haze that diminishes details, especially when viewing far-away objects, in either color or black-and-white. Ultraviolet filters absorb UV light generally without affecting light in the visible region. Using a Tiffen UV Protector on your Digital HD DSLR While the UV Protection filter has served its purpose in the film era for many years it will still continue to be one of the most popular choices in accessories today. Digital cameras have blocks, auto correction and digital filters that combat the bluish color cast therefore making the UV Protection filter a simple protector for your lens to combat dirt, finger prints & that fateful knock or drop. Who are Tiffen? Tiffen has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of photographic filters and lens accessories for the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries for 75 years. The company has a rich history of innovative product design, superior optical consistency and unparalleled quality. Tiffen has been recognized for its product and engineering excellence earning a Technical Achievement Award and a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as an Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Features • Low profile black ring • Basic UV Protection • Protects your lens against dust, dirt & knocks • Made in the USA • 10 Year Warranty Box Contains • 1 Filter • 1 Filter brochure
Amazon.com Protects lenses from dust, moisture, scratches, and other damage. This filter can be kept on the camera at all times.
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Product Reviews
I was afraid that the curious lack of quality in my pictures was due to a bad lens. However
Although I have no issues with the speed of delivery and condition of this product as delivered, I had lingering questions about a telephoto lens that I used this filter with. I was afraid that the curious lack of quality in my pictures was due to a bad lens. However, when I took some pictures under controlled conditions, i found that most of my quality issue were not the lens but rather this filter. Time after time, pictures without the filter were much clearer and with little distortion versus those taken with this filter. I can only conclude that the filter was of particularly poor quality or it wasn’t of the parentage that was suggested. I suppose that I should have been more suspicious of the attractive price relative to other similar filters of other brands.
Decent
A decent, low cost lens filter. As mentioned in another review, lens filters can be costly and I’m sure there must be some benefits to those. But, for my photography I just don’t realize the differences I guess.This filter protects my lens, offers decent clarity without any noticeable distortion, and it appears to be well made. The glass is thin, coated, and the mounting ring holds it securely, with no looseness. It threads easily into my lens and is snug.
It SAVED my Nikkor lense from 5’ tripod fall TWICE
My tripod is a POS, w/5 thousand levers. My first time setting my camera on the tripod, it fell on my hardwood floor - no damage. Weeks later, 2nd fall from tripod, the lense hit the floor first. My new upgraded Nikkor lense didn’t shatter, because I had this Tiffen protection. I week never buy a cheap UV cover again (or tripod). I ordered a few more for my other lenses. I never thought I’d be that idiot that drops their camera, but I was one of them TWICE! WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY- IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY IN THE LONG RUN!
Would be great if it were to come clean.
I purchased this filter as it was practically the cheapest cost, while still having a decent reputation. I have a Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizing filter, and I love it, so I figured this would be good buy. I don’t know if I received an item that someone previously returned, but the item was not sealed. It also shook around in the container; nothing was holding it in place. The previous filter that I had purchased from Amazon (the Tiffen 52mm) was held in place by a foam insert and a mini product catalogue. While the foam insert was on one side of this 72mm filter, there was nothing on the other side holding it in place, and it was able to shift around quite easily in the box.The filter was dirty, and had some smudges (they did not look like fingerprints). So, I took out my lens cloth and attempted to clean both sides of the filter. I managed to get out the smudges, but there was a lot of fibers left on the glass. I tried to use a air rocket to remove them, but they did not budge. I then took out another lens cleaning cloth (different type) and attempted to wipe the filter again. It removed some of the fibers, but left a lot more. I once again tried the air rocket to no avail. I tried again with both of the lens cleaning cloths that I own and I could not get the fibers off. They seem have melded with the glass somehow, mimicking scratches in the glass. I cannot use the filter in that condition.
from getting covered with fine scratches.
The glass, ..if that is what this is made with, scratches quickly, and seems impossible to prevent. from getting covered with fine scratches…I’m always very careful when cleaning lenses, and my lenses look fine, after many more uses, or cleanings, than this UV Filter had… Tiffen has been in this business a long time, but why do they allow their name to be associated with something such as this disposable, unacceptable, ‘toy version’. It’s possible that I ordered from the wrong supplier, and just got a ‘counterfiet’…I would have to look at my order records to try and guess. If I care about getting clear photo images, it’s not worth worrying about UV, when the filter surface has been clouded up with scratches. After just two, or three uses, when I looked at the ‘glass’ area closely, I just accepted the fact that I bought a ‘one time use’, like a disposable camera, product..
you get another one and your lens stays nice.
It’s hard to rate these higher than a 3…you put them on your lens to keep the lens clean and largely forget about them. Besides, digital cameras don’t really need UV protection. I do shoot film, though, and swap lenses between film and digital Canon cameras, so I guess in that case, it makes sense to think about UV protection.Experience says that you DO want ones that are well built, with threads that don’t make a mess for the 3 times a year you take them off because you dropped your lens, to clean the lens inside or to stack another filter. You break them, you scratch them, you get another one and your lens stays nice.
Like the other Tiffens
My experience with these Tiffen filters has been great.They feel solid, they are affordable and do their job. I have purchased UV, CPl and linear polarizers (to make a variable neutral density filter). However, here I’m writing about the UV.I have not had one with defects (purchased approximately 10 of different diameters). The glass is clean and reliable. I broke one due to an impact and I was glad I had it. It was like realizing you have collision on your car insurance after a crash.The threads are reliable and pretty smooth. It is unlikely for a smaller (relatively speaking) diameter filter to ‘get stuck’ on the lens and these are no exception. I will purchase again unless quality or price change negatively.
Tiffen UV filter
Appears to be previously used or at least opened. Plastic case not sealed. Glass loose in filter mount with minute scratches and noticeable finger print on glass. Return not available per Amazon. I guess it did not cost enough. I have purchased other brands of filters that were great but at a higher price. First and last time for a Tiffen filter. I will spend more and get a better grade filter.
Five Stars
Excellent
Fits Great.
Fabulous. Fits Great.
Five Stars
Perfect
Scratch Protector - Canon 17-55mm
Works nicely. I use this as a scratch protector on my canon 17-55mm 2.8f
Four Stars
Fits fine.
Five Stars
Excellent Item. Received item as advertised.
Basic Lens Protection
threads work well; great basic protection for any lens; as advertised.
Return needed
This was too small for my camera lens but looks like it is a good quality product. How can I return or exchange this please?
Not clear, will soften your images.
This filter is not very clear and creates a lot of reflection. The filter negatively impacts image quality.
Very good Insurance for you lenses
comments powered by DisqusI have used Tiffen UV filters for years, they are excellent quality. As for protecting my Canon lenses from dust and scratches, they’re inexpensive insurance that’s worth every…
