UV Filters
Chiaro Pro 82mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter
- 99% Light Transmission
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Schott Glass
- Scratch Resistant
Chiaro Pro 77mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter
- 99% Light Transmission
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Schott Glass
- Scratch Resistant
Hoya 67mm NXT Plus UV Filter
- Clear Protective Filter
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
Chiaro Pro 67mm 98-UVATS UV Filter
- 98% Light Transmission
- Multicoated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Chiaro 77mm 95-UVAT UV Filter
- 95% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Tiffen 77mm UV Protector Filter
- Helps to Absorb Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- General Protective Filter
- ColorCore Technology
Chiaro 82mm 90-UVAT UV Filter
- 90% Light Transmission
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
- Hard Anodized Aluminum Slim Filter Ring
Tiffen 82mm UV Protector Filter
- Helps to Absorb Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- General Protective Filter
- ColorCore Technology
Chiaro 67mm 95-UVAT UV Filter
- 95% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Tiffen 67mm UV Protector Filter
- Helps to Absorb Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- General Protective Filter
- ColorCore Technology
Nikon Neutral Clear Filter (77mm)
- Clear Protection Filter
- Prevents Damage to Lens
- 1x Filter Factor, +0 Stop
- No Effect on Image
Chiaro Pro 55mm 98-UVATS UV Filter
- 98% Light Transmission
- Multicoated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Chiaro Pro 72mm 98-UVATS UV Filter
- 98% Light Transmission
- Multicoated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Hoya 55mm NXT Plus UV Filter
- Clear Protective Filter
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
Nikon Neutral Clear Filter (62mm)
- Clear Protection Filter
- Prevents Damage to Lens
- 1x Filter Factor, +0 Stop
- No Effect on Image
Hoya 72mm NXT Plus UV Filter
- Clear Protective Filter
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
Chiaro Pro 58mm 98-UVATS UV Filter
- 98% Light Transmission
- Multicoated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Hoya 58mm NXT Plus UV Filter
- Clear Protective Filter
- Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- 1x Filter Factor, No Exposure Change
Hoya 52mm Ultraviolet UV (C) Haze Multicoated Filter
- Thinner "C" Mount Design
- Standard UV Filter
- Minimizes Bluish Cast
- Protects Lens Element
Chiaro 52mm 90-UVAT UV Filter
- 90% Light Transmission
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
- Hard Anodized Aluminum Slim Filter Ring
Chiaro 52mm 95-UVAT UV Filter
- 95% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Tiffen 52mm UV Protector Filter
- Helps to Absorb Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- General Protective Filter
- ColorCore Technology
Nikon Neutral Clear Filter (95mm)
- Clear Protection Filter
- Prevents Damage to Lens
- 1x Filter Factor, +0 Stop
- No Effect on Image
Chiaro Pro 77mm 98-UVAT UV Filter
- 98% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Hoya 77mm Ultraviolet UV (C) Haze Multi-Coated Filter
- Thinner "C" Mount Design
- Standard UV Filter
- Minimizes Bluish Cast
- Protects Lens Element
Chiaro 58mm 95-UVAT UV Filter
- 95% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
Tiffen 58mm UV Protector Filter
- Helps to Absorb Ultraviolet Light
- Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight
- General Protective Filter
- ColorCore Technology
Chiaro 72mm 95-UVAT UV Filter
- 95% Light Transmission
- Multi-Coated
- Clear UV Protective Filter
- Polished Optical Glass
UV Protection Lens Filter
UV filters were once an indispensable part of every keen photographer's tool kit. The film of yesteryear was highly sensitive to ultraviolet light, so photographers who didn't use filters often found their outdoor photos marred by a blue haze. This was especially true for pictures taken on sunny days, near water or snow, or at elevated locations. For this reason, ultraviolet filters were often referred to as "haze filters."
Thanks to modern technology, blue haze is a thing of the past. In most cases, today's film and digital sensors handle UV light just fine without the need for filtration. Polarizing filters are more popular today as they darken skies, manage reflections, and suppress glare. However, UV filters are still used today, mainly to protect camera lenses from getting damaged.
What Are UV Filters for Cameras?
Filters are made of glass, and attach to the front of your lens to block ultraviolet light, the invisible light found just under the blue end of the visual spectrum. Some lens filters use plain glass and others feature various coatings to enhance the filtration process.
UV lens filters come in a range of price points, depending on their build and particularly the quality of the glass used. High-end filters often feature thin and optically pure glass. Other features of quality filters include the coating and the materials used for the retaining ring. Brass is the material of choice for high-end photo filters, while budget models favor aluminum.
What Is a UV Filter Used for in Photography?
As ultraviolet light is no longer a problem for film or digital cameras, the primary purpose of UV lens filters today is the protection they offer. Fitting a filter helps keep your lenses safe from dust, moisture, fingerprint smudges, and accidents, such as knocks and falls. It's also far cheaper to replace filters than lenses.
Should You Use a UV Filter on Your Lens?
UV lens filters make sound investments for the protection they provide. This is especially true if you shoot at locations such as beaches or jungles where there's a high risk of scratching or moisture damage. Packing one or several in your camera bag along with items such as solar photography filters is a smart move.
However, one issue with filters is that they do block a very small amount (between 0.1% and 5%) of light, and this may affect picture quality in terms of contrast and sharpness. On the other hand, some critics maintain that picture degradation would be even higher with a naked lens that had scratches from no protection by a filter.