Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter
The 82mm 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 |
82mm 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 | 82mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 82mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 43 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (34)
- Firm mount (32)
- Strong construction (26)
- Easy to use (24)
- Consistent effect (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens protection (36)
- UV protection (23)
- Filter protection (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (15), Semi-pro photographer (11), Photo enthusiast (5), Professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
The filter is stackable
This filter is well constructed and allows for the addition of a circ. polarizing filter because it is threaded to accept other filters easily, unlike some other filters that don't. I use this on...Read complete review
This filter is well constructed and allows for the addition of a circ. polarizing filter because it is threaded to accept other filters easily, unlike some other filters that don't. I use this on my Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II lens. It is the least expensive quality 82mm filter available.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not much of a filter, more a protector
I bought this hoping that it would do what it looks like it does in the picture, filter out the blue cast in distant views but there is not a noticeable enough difference without it...Read complete review
I bought this hoping that it would do what it looks like it does in the picture, filter out the blue cast in distant views but there is not a noticeable enough difference without it. It does protect the lens while shooting just by adding another layer of glass over it.
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought it to protect my lens and that's exactly what it does. Great investment for a new lens that I want to keep perfect.
- 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 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Purchased to use with a Canon XF300. Performs well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this as protection for my 16-35. I take it off whenever shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I use this filter on a Canon XF300. It performs well.
- 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 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Easy to put on, does what it claims to, inexpensive.
- 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 82mm UV Protector Filter:
It is a good filter for lens protection. totally transparent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Good price
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Easy to use, good construction
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Best advice ever to save a lens is to buy a UV filter. Learned the scary way that advice was key!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I purchased the UV Protector for that the lense of my Sony PMW-350. Just a little MORE insurance for the camera. The lense cost too much not to have protection for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
It is definitely worth it to spend money for a uv filter. It is a great way to protect your expensive lenses. This uv filter is exactly as described and does a great job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I bought this filter to protect my 16-35 f/2.8L lens. It serves its purpose, but the lens cap does not fit right with the filter in place; it is always falling off.
- 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 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Used on a Tamron 28-105 f2.8,looks good ,good price for some lens protection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
easy to use at a decent price. 82mm filters are very costly and this filter is a good compromise between price and performance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Shooting in a factory a week ago they were testing components did I mention that they were testing hydraulic components? anyway getting the shot and as they were testing the unit the unit fails and shoot a nice stream of hydraulic fluid right at the lens made for a cool shot but managed to get things cleaned up and kept shooting. It is UV filters are worth the money spent to protect your lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Have had no problems with the UV filter. It went on easily and has protected my lens from several very sunny outdoor shoots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I've used this filter on my pro-video cameras for years, always attaching it when I first buy the camera. It just plain works, does what it says it does. It's nice to have the security. My lenses are protected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Good Protection
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
Solid build that will add a little protection for any camera. Additionally, any-camera that has a 82mm filter doesn't come cheap so the added security is nice.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
This was the first item I bought for my JVC HM700 camera. Easy to install, and does exactly what it's advertised to do. My lens is protected and the price was right. I wouldn't even take my camera outside until getting this lens protector. I shoot a lot outdoors in conditions that often are dusty. I leave my lens protector on all the time.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter:
I don't see how someone can spend $10,000+ on a camera on not spring the extra $100 to make their image that much better. All pros, no cons. Fits well. Improves image more than expected.
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- 10-Year Warranty
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