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Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter
The Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter is a wise initial investment. It helps to protect your valuable lens from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs.
- Canon filters provide additional benefits of correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details
- If desired they can be left on the lens at all times for protection
- Ultraviolet filters allow you to correct for the UV effect to varying degrees
| Type | Protector |
| Size | 72mm |
| 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 | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 72mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 72mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 85 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (73)
- Easy to use (64)
- Strong construction (61)
- Firm mount (59)
- Inexpensive (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens protection (76)
- UV protection (53)
- Filter protection (11)
- Color correction (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (37), Semi-pro photographer (23), Casual photographer (13), Pro photographer (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (37)
Most Liked Positive Review
Beautiful!
I've needed to purchase a filter for my Canon 28-135mm IS Lens for quite some time. I don't like leaving my lens exposed, so I always put a UV Protector Filter on the ...Read complete review
I've needed to purchase a filter for my Canon 28-135mm IS Lens for quite some time. I don't like leaving my lens exposed, so I always put a UV Protector Filter on the end. Not only does it protect the lens from scratches, dust, etc. (it's cheaper to replace a filter than it is to replace a lens!), but it makes the colors in my images pop more and they don't have that faded, washed out look that you can get without the UV Filter.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Protects lens, but affects image quality
I give this the lukewarm 3-stars; it's great for protecting my Canon lens from dust, scrapes, and such - but I've consistently noticed an appreciable difference (improvement) in image quality when I...Read complete review
I give this the lukewarm 3-stars; it's great for protecting my Canon lens from dust, scrapes, and such - but I've consistently noticed an appreciable difference (improvement) in image quality when I am not using the filter. Even so, I generally keep the filter (and the separately-purchased hood) on my walk around lens - especially when I'm traveling and transporting my gear (i.e., not using the lens). When I use the lens at home or in non-dusty, non-chaotic environments, I opt to remove this filter for the best image quality possible.
My recommendation of this product is based on protecting the lens from dust and/or the inadvertent banging around of a lens from normal use; the filter is well constructed and firmly mounts on my Canon 28-135mm lens.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
It's not a guardian angel for your lenses but it's a little armor for the lens's front glass. The filter does very little in the way of "reduces excessive blue; cuts through haze and can improve image clarity." This is true if you're still using film cameras but it is absolutely not true for digital cameras. Image quality is slightly better w/out the filter on my Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens and EOS 7D. In my opinion, a lens hood is better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
good canon UV filter and best price as usual at B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
All I want a filter to do is to keep the dust off of my lens. Anything "creative" can be done in Photoshop so I was delighted to find this low-priced no-nonsense filter. It does the trick and is all you really need to protect your investment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this to simply protect my lens without affecting the picture quality. So far it has done that beautifully. Screws on nicely and doesn't have any negative affect on the image.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Loose Mount
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
I expect the best from Canon, however the glass is loose in the frame
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
snug mount and crisp glass give me protection for my lens without worry of image distortion. very high quality and amazingly satisfying to mate to the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Use as lens protector. Works fine. Why spend more money?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Excellent
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Great for protecting your lens from scratches ,dust and damage. Did not really see any other obvious changes in picture quality. A good investment
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
A lens protector is a must have with any dslr camera! This is my second one. My daughter cracked my first one. Glad it wasn't my $500 lens! I'll never be without one now!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Don't know what else to say -- it works -- The best part is the price -- A genuine Canon filter for under $20 --not sure what the difference is between this one and the $29 one -- this is glass and the quality is great --
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Great Canon Filter!Fit perfectly on my new 72mm lens on my new Canon EOS 7D Camera!It screwed right on and seems to be much better than off-brand filter I had on former camera!Worth the money [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Great UV filter and lens protection. It has the great Canon quality for a low price. Thanks B&H! Not to mention it looks great on my Canon lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Inexpensive
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
use it on Tamron 28-200 lens. it was inexpensive, made in USA, does what it's supposed to, no complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Used this on my sigma 17-70mm zoom. Works well as a general purpose filter/lens protector. I like the metal construction. It has no trouble gripping the lens cap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
Works great for outdoor shooting
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
This cheap and well built UV filter serves as protection in front of my ZUIKO 9-18mm wide-angle lens. The ring is made of metal, and the glass... well, it is a piece of glass that keeps your lens from being scratched. Now I can brag about having both Canon and Olympus gear on one camera!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
B&W are expensive. I ordered the Canon filter to save a little money know that B&H would take it back if I wasn't happy. I did some tests shots with and without the filter on my Canon 15-85...indoors in low light and outdoors in high light and it doesn't seem to reduce sharpness at all. The effect on UV isn't very noticeable but most people, like myself, want this to protect the front element's glass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
I've needed to purchase a filter for my Canon 28-135mm IS Lens for quite some time. I don't like leaving my lens exposed, so I always put a UV Protector Filter on the end. Not only does it protect the lens from scratches, dust, etc. (it's cheaper to replace a filter than it is to replace a lens!), but it makes the colors in my images pop more and they don't have that faded, washed out look that you can get without the UV Filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Canon 72mm UV Protector Filter:
No complaints. Good sacrificial lens protector. Optics appear to be good quality and of solid construction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Filter pouch
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- Original: $9.95
- Save: $0.99
- Price: $8.96
- GBP 5.72
Care & Cleaning
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- Original: $4.99
- Save: $0.50
- Price: $4.49
- GBP 2.87
Caps & Wrenches
- Price: $14.95
- GBP 9.55
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- 1-Year Warranty
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