Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter
The 77mm 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 |
77mm 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 | 77mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 77mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 184 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (125)
- Clear optics (112)
- Firm mount (91)
- Strong construction (87)
- Compact (13)
Cons
- Poor quality (5)
Best Uses
- Lens protection (120)
- UV protection (75)
- Filter protection (22)
- Shooting outdoors (10)
- Color correction (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (47), Semi-pro photographer (41), Pro photographer (28), Tech savvy (12), Casual photographer (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (79), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Buy this!
This is the very first accessory you should buy
(actually for ANY lens)! You've just spent good money on a finely engineered chunk of glass---protect it! No matter how caref...Read complete review
This is the very first accessory you should buy
(actually for ANY lens)! You've just spent good money on a finely engineered chunk of glass---protect it! No matter how careful a photographer you are,no matter how often you use a lens cap, this filter is STILL about the wisest investment you can make. Tiffen makes a consistently great product, in a variety of sizes, which attaches smoothly & evenly----no distortion, ever.
Highly recommended.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Saved my lens but have switched brands
In good times, this UV filter seems perfectly adequate for protecting the lens from unintended bumps and other encounters. Just recently, I dropped my Pentax K7 w/16-50/2.8. Maybe 2 feet....Read complete review
In good times, this UV filter seems perfectly adequate for protecting the lens from unintended bumps and other encounters. Just recently, I dropped my Pentax K7 w/16-50/2.8. Maybe 2 feet. Lens was wearing this filter and both camera+lens were in an OP/TECH fitted DSLR case.
The filter glass spider-webbed and the ring was dented but my lens was saved - plus 3 stars.
However, the aluminum ring might as well have been made of wax it was so deformed. Impossible to remove. Had to use hacksaw - minus 2 stars.
So, if you're in the market for a UV filter because you don't want your kid's fingerprints on the lens - get this flimsy windowpane Tiffen. If you have a $1k+ lens (heck, a $400 lens) and want cheap insurance, take my advice - spend extra for those brands with the high-quality glass and brass ring.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Great filter at a great price. Good construction for protecting your lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Protects my lens, cuts down on glare. That's all I really needed it to do, and it does it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Seems to do what I need it to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
The filter offers great protection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Filter will be used primarily as a protection measure for an expensive lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
It's a mediocre filter at an okay price. But it does the job and has already saved me from a dog's lick, so I'm happy :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Protection
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
It does what it says, it protects your lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Mainly to protect lens. Works well, no issues
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Protects your lens
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
I believe you should always buy a lens protector for your lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Good filter. Very clear and sturdy. Didn't have any problems with it so far. Could be a little bit cheaper for my taste.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
bought to oprotect my sigma 70-200 2.8 dg ex os
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
I use this filter on my Tamron 10-24mm lens. It does its job and is priced well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Saved my lens. Replacing the same one after two years and couldn't believe how many scratches it saved my actual lens. Really worth it... even if just to protect the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everything
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Just as I mention with every Tiffen filter I buy here, it's a Tiffen. I only use Tiffen filters on all my lenses. They are an industry leader for a reason. First class, all the way. This one went on my Tamron 70-200mm, and the images are always sharp, as expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
GOOD PRODUCT AT ITS PRICE!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this as protection for my 70-200mm f/2.8L EF ZOOM USM LENS, but it doesn't fit, or rather, it does fit, but doesn't allow enough 'depth' for the lens cap to fit. Had to return it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Does the job. Protects the front element. Great prices.
I use this on my 100-400 and 10-22
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great fit to lens
- Improves Picture Quality
- Very sturdy
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Protecting the lens
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Tiffen has never let me down. In particular this filter. It has taken some hard knocks and has protected my pro lens flawlessly and still allowed great shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Better Packaging
Best Uses
- Never comes off lens
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
Typical filter, needs better packaging. The filter actually had a small mark on the glass, not sure if it was from the small paper folded inside that sits under it or what the deal was. It would be better if they wrapped the filter inside something and then place it inside the plastic case.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter:
I always shoot with a UV filter in order to protect the lens. Occasionally I have to take it off when shooting night time as lights can reflect back onto the image. Overall an essential piece of glass to protect your investment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- 10-Year Warranty
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