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General Brand 52mm UV Protector Filter
The 52mm UV Protector Filter from Tiffen is a wise initial investment. It can help protect your valuable investment from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs. A UV filter not only minimizes the bluish cast sometimes found under daylight conditions, but is also the best available protection against accidental damage to the front element of your lens.
A UV filter is the best available protection for the front element of your lens. A lens that accidentally gets dropped on its front element while hiking can potentially be saved by purchasing this item. Some people refer to them as "cheap insurance".
Aside from that more-than-significant benefit, UV filters cut through some of the haze in the atmosphere rendering your photos clearer, sharper and more contrasty. For those who enjoy outdoor photography, especially distant vistas, a UV filter can produce a more distinct image by removing much of the blue tint normally associated with atmospheric haze.
A UV Protector is probably the most popular UV filter people use. As a lens protector, it should be left on at all times to guard against front element damage but also adds the benefit of rendering your images clearer.
Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings.
- Eliminates some of the Ultraviolet (UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast that can obscure distant details
- If desired, it can be left on the lens at all times for protection
- Especially valuable as a general lens protector
- Guards against fingerprints and scratches to the front element of your lens
- Tiffen's ColorCore glass is sealed between two optical glass sheets. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration. This process makes for greater accuracy of color as opposed to glass that is simply dyed and become subject to deviation during the dye process
- Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty
| Type | UV Protector |
| Size |
52mm 5mm thick |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | Not Applicable |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect |
Reduces excessive blue Cuts through haze and can improve image clarity Protects front element of lens |
| Application | Helpful when photographing mountain and marine scenes, where increased haze threatens to make your photographs indistinct in color and clarity |
| Color Temperature | No change |
| Construction | ColorCore Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 52mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 52mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 338 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (207)
- Compact (76)
- Clear optics (75)
- Improves picture quality (71)
- Firm mount (65)
Cons
- No increase in performance (17)
- Poor clarity (6)
- Inconsistent effect (5)
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (94)
- Lens protection (93)
- UV protection (56)
- Shooting indoors (53)
- Close up filming (29)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (90), Photo enthusiast (36), Parent (30), Enthusiast (20), Aspiring film maker (18)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (163), Yes (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Reasonable choice
Sometimes I think UV filters should be called Flare Control adapters, because that's the way they are judged.
This Tiffen UV filter does what it's supposed to - filters out the...Read complete review
Sometimes I think UV filters should be called Flare Control adapters, because that's the way they are judged.
This Tiffen UV filter does what it's supposed to - filters out the UV rays. What it does with flare (adds) is entirely different thing, which shouldn't be overlooked especially if you don't want to have to think about lens flare or have enough money for filters that cost 10 times as much.
For me, this UV filter is just enough. It's extremely cheap, it filters out the UV rays, and it protects the front element. I do have to think about flare more often than someone with an expensive UV filter but that doesn't bother me. The lens sits on a 30+ year old AI-S lens and makes me happy (satisfied is more apt).
In the end, it's all about priorities and if you are not happy with this product then you should either scale down your expectations (understand this filter's limitations) or take much more cash out of your wallet.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Tiffen UV Protector filter - beware
I bought this as a lens protector for a 50mm 1.4D AF Nikon lens. It works fine UNLESS you have any strong forward lighting. It routinely adds reflective images if this is the case....Read complete review
I bought this as a lens protector for a 50mm 1.4D AF Nikon lens. It works fine UNLESS you have any strong forward lighting. It routinely adds reflective images if this is the case. Removing the filter eliminates these images so it is clearly the filter.
I have a Quantaray 67 mm DMC-UV filter and it doesn't have this problem - so it shouldn't just be because it's inexpensive. Again, it's fine unless you're in the above conditions but it's a real pain when you notice it after the shot!
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Got filter mainly to protect lens. Took a lot of phots outside on a sunny day with the sun at all angles. Didn't seem to matter they all turned out. Figure it can't be all camera performance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Use as a lens protector on all my lenses (4).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Good optics. UV protection. Stable mount providing great lense protection. Lense hood can easliy be attached.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
It's like having blank without a rubber, protect the thing with a piece of glass
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Protection with great glass..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
excellent protection for lenses
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
i am in the process of bringing my pentax(film)SLR out of storage and need some protective lens optics in a hurry.
B&H was quick, fast, and got me back to my first love; making photographs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Overall, the filter is pretty good. It's clear and well built. My problem with it is that, using the Nikkor 50mm 1.8D, there's visible ghosting, even when looking through the viewfinder, and it gets worse once you take the photo.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great lens protection
- Low price
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
This filter works great on my Panasonic camera. I can not see any optical distortions. A great protection for the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
great simple product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this as protection for my kit lens but realistically all it was doing was creating glare and weird ghosting. Plus I read too many horror stories of dropped lenses that were scratched by the broken glass of shattered UV filters. I'm going to get a polarizing filter instead.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
- Creates glare
- Ghosting
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
I really wanted this UV protector to work. I gave it 2 stars because it threaded well and didn't fall apart in the process of mounting it or hastily removing it. This thing creates glare where there shouldn't be glare! I tried again at night and it's even worse. Lesson learned. I'm going back to using quality multi-coated UV filters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Very clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Protects Camera
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Camera
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Althought its pretty simple and basic, the filter works perfectly. A few weeks ago I dropped the camera, and the filter broke, leaving the lens intact.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- sigma 55-200
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Great price and value.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
This filter is the best! It protects my lens from all kinds of things. Since I spent so much on the lens, I want to protect it from bad things like rocks, narwals and bugs that eat cameras. Also, this filter gives me the UV protection I need to keep my pictures looking good...real good! I would recommend anyone getting one of these. Plus, it comes with a free unicorn sticker. Nah, just kidding on that one.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
I use the filter on the new 35/1.8 mm lens I just bought. However, there is a possibility that the filter is too reflective as I have some light reflections on images I take in a sunny places
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Nikon 35mm/1.8 lens
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Every lens should have one to protect the front glass.
They cost next to nothing, there's no excuse to not own one for every lens you own.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter:
Went on my 50mm nikon lens. Fit well. makes pictures vivid.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- 10-Year Warranty
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