Tiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit by Tiffen
|
List Price: Our Price: $45.95 You Save: $77.64 (63%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $29.99 (click here) Category: Digital Camera See more digital camera details and other models |
|---|
Digital camera reviews of Tiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
Digital camera Review: Okay buy, but just okay.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had these filters for a few months now. I use it with my Canon Powershot sx20is. I think the glass quality is good, not the best, but it is pretty good. The warm filter works fine, there's not too much to mess up in that area. I didn't really find the UV filter to be very useful. I keep it attached to my camera to protect the lens but it doesn't really block UV light very effectively, in my opinion. The polarizer is okay, but it's not a very powerful polarizer so it just barely does it's job. At the time I bought these filters I didn't have to much money to spend so for the value they were very good considering what get pay for is what you get with photographic equipment. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase because these filters do fulfill my purposes. However, if you are looking for top quality filters for your top quality lens for professional use then there really isn't anyway around spending more money because while these filters are pretty good they are probably not the quality you are looking for.Digital camera Review: Outstanding Bargain!
Summary: 5 Stars
Despite some of the negative comments I've read here concerning the quality of the Tiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit, I went ahead and ordered it anyway, and am perfectly satisfied with the Kit, in all ways.
The item was shipped direct from Adorama; the filters were extremely well packed and arrived swiftly.
I use them on my Nikon D40 with the Nikon kit lens (a 18-55mm zoom) and they fit it perfectly and perform even better than I had hoped for...the Circular Polarizer in particular is a delight to use and worth the price of the kit alone. If you've never used a decent polarizer filter before, trust me...it's a fantastic asset to any outdoor photographer's outfit and if you don't use one, you don't know what you're missing.
Besides, the use of the filter to remove or greatly minimize glass and water reflections is something that simply cannot be done *properly* in software editing packages.
The Tiffen padded carrying case (it came with 3 filters and there is plenty of room for others) is attractive, sturdy, and much better than I had imagined.
Tiffen also included an interesting and informative booklet detailing their products for photo and video filters and I am delighted to add it to my collection of reference materials.
I heartily recommend the Tiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit to anyone interested in improving their photographic endeavors!
Digital camera Review: Perfect addition to a 50mm lens
Summary: 4 Stars
Three essential filters for an essential lens (50mm). Every photographer should have one, and this set of filters is not only required, but at this price, is more than a bargain. i felt guilty purchasing it. The only reason for four stars and not five is that the pouch can hold more than three lenses. they should have filled it, and even with a little higher price, this item would still have been a bargain.Digital camera Review: Photo in high definition
Summary: 4 Stars
I am surprised with the result. The photos are with an excellent appearance. Excellent result. The light of the flash always leaves the object photographed clearly (cace with white spot). With the filters this does not happen. It seems to be a photo in high definition.Digital camera Review: Plain glass - lots of reflection at night
Summary: 2 Stars
In spite of the fairly positive reviews I've read here at Amazon about these filters, my experience differs. I returned the filters almost immediately after buying them. I was planning to use them the Nikon 50mm f 1.4D AF Nikkor lens I use with a Nikon D200. I was planning to use the UV filter primarily for protection of the lens. However, the filter glass is not "multi-coated" to reduce reflection. From my perspective, a filter - particularly a UV filter used to protect a pristine lens like my Nikkor - is absolutely worthless (underscore the word "worthless") if I've got to take it off the lens in the field in order to get a decent shot without reflection. As an aside, I thought the Tiffen filters looked and felt cheap. Additionally, they arrived somewhat smudged in their holder. Not a problem: Amazon allowed me to return them. In exchange, I purchased a Sigma multi-coated UV filter which cost roughly $19.00. Beautiful glass; great product; no reflections. Worth the price. 'Nuff said.