Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter
The 37mm 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 |
37mm 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 | 37mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 37mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 74 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (59)
- Firm mount (51)
- Strong construction (45)
- Easy to use (44)
- Consistent effect (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens protection (59)
- UV protection (42)
- Filter protection (13)
- Color correction (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (23), Casual photographer (18), Semi-pro photographer (9), Beginner (5), Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (23)
Most Liked Positive Review
Top Notch
I have used Tiffen filters for a number of years both in still photography and videography. Because Tiffen supplied me with the best products at reasonable prices years ago, I have stuck with them....Read complete review
I have used Tiffen filters for a number of years both in still photography and videography. Because Tiffen supplied me with the best products at reasonable prices years ago, I have stuck with them. I have no desire to "try, again," other brands that failed me in the past.
The UV filter protects your main lens, your image sensors (in my opinion) and creates better quality images.
If it doesn't say "TIFFEN", don't waste your time.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Kinda junky and won't accept lens cap
I bought this for the accessory 17 mm lens for my Olympus E-PL1. About all I can say is that it does screw into the lens. The filter glass is loose, wobbly and rattly...Read complete review
I bought this for the accessory 17 mm lens for my Olympus E-PL1. About all I can say is that it does screw into the lens. The filter glass is loose, wobbly and rattly in the filter housing, and the Olympus lens cap will not attach to the front of the filter. It's not worth sending back so I'm tossing it out and buying something locally that I can try out. NOTE: I ordered a similar 40.5 mm filter, also Tiffen brand, at the same time. That one is perfect! Go figure...
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
there is no wisedome to buy and a camera and not buy a protector filter...
i just put it there and forget about it...
you can add other filters on it... like polar filter.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I used it for my Niagra falls trip and it also protected my camera lens from drops of water on "maid of the mist" boat.
It is seemless and carefree.
- 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 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Good lens protection for my Zuiko 17mm Pancake.
- 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 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Whenever I shoot with my camcorder. I like it for the simple reason that it protects my lens and cuts some of the ultra violet light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
never leave home with out it
- 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 37mm UV Protector Filter:
What to say? A basic UV filter that fits the lens. Mostly there for lens protection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Crystal clear. Cuts out the occasional haze on sunny days. Above all else its cheap insurance for the actual camera lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Cheap but get the work done by protecting the lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Economical
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
First thing that goes on a camcorder is a Tiffen UV filter. Stays on 24/7.
These are not the junky filters you find on auction sites that are just a piece of glass with a ring around it. Tiffen filters are very well-made and helps with the UV's out in the sun.
Highly recommended!
- 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 Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I have used Tiffen filters for a number of years both in still photography and videography. Because Tiffen supplied me with the best products at reasonable prices years ago, I have stuck with them. I have no desire to "try, again," other brands that failed me in the past.
The UV filter protects your main lens, your image sensors (in my opinion) and creates better quality images.
If it doesn't say "TIFFEN", don't waste your time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Add you your lens to protect it... just in case.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I needed a UV filter for my Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder. No issues and it worked as expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Your eyes are important and you protect them with safety glasses when working, so is the lens of your camera when filming! STOP and think about the cost of repairing a lens on your camera! Not to mention sending it out for repair, and being without your equipment weeks on end. It's easier to replace a filter, and you still have your equipment & your CASH.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I would never leave home without it. A lifesaver, considering what a lens costs compared to a UV filter. A little piece of mind in a crazy, bumpy world.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Introduces Glare
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I got this to use with my Olympus PEN E-PL2. It works great. It screws securely onto the lens. The camera lens cover works on the filter.
Sometimes it introduces glare.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
The product was easy to attach to the front of the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Great Value
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Essential for lens protection ... great price, great quality!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Loose Mount
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this for the accessory 17 mm lens for my Olympus E-PL1. About all I can say is that it does screw into the lens. The filter glass is loose, wobbly and rattly in the filter housing, and the Olympus lens cap will not attach to the front of the filter. It's not worth sending back so I'm tossing it out and buying something locally that I can try out. NOTE: I ordered a similar 40.5 mm filter, also Tiffen brand, at the same time. That one is perfect! Go figure...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
I was told this lens cover was recommended for my camera, but it's not necessary because the camera has an automatically closing lens cap.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 37mm UV Protector Filter:
Great lens protection and UV filter. The only con is you can not use with the lens hood on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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