Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit by Tiffen
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Digital camera reviews of Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
Digital camera Review: Good Quality filters
Summary: 5 Stars
I am starting my career as a professional photographer, and I haven't had any problems with these filters. They come in a nice case, and are easy to attach to my lenses.Digital camera Review: Good for starters... like me
Summary: 5 Stars
Good bundle for starters but not sure if it will fit prosDigital camera Review: Good price, but not great quality
Summary: 2 Stars
I am not impressed with Tiffen filters I got in this set. The finish of the rings are poor. Despite of previously poor reputaion, I recently purchased some 67mm Quantaray filter from the local Ritz Camera store which are of much better quality compared to this set of Tiffen filters. I never got Tiffens before, had good experience with Hoyas. I will probably stay with those from now on. Now come to think of it, Ritz camera indicated the Quantaray they had were made by Hoya.
The glass on all the filters are quite a bit more reflective compared to the Hoyas and the Quantarays. Not a good sign.
The circular polarizer had some smudges and some lense swirl that after 10 sheets of lense tissue and quite a bit of cleaning solution failed to be fully cleared off. Quite frustrating. All of the filters came with lint and a few little smudges on them, not sure if the store handling or the manufacturer handling was to blame, but none of the other filters I got before had this kind of problem right out of the box.
The set might be cheap, but it sure is for a good reason.
Digital camera Review: Great Price but....
Summary: 4 Stars
There is no doubt that the price is right with this set as it comes with 3 filters. but using relatively inexpensive UV filters on lenses as protection is not a good idea because it will degrade your image slightly. if you have superior lenses (like Canon L glass or IS) you will probably want to buy a much higher quality UV filter as protection. and if you have cheaper lenses, then i would not use a cheap UV filter because you will be degrading your image too much.the good news is that you also get a circular polarizer and a warming filter in this set. so that helps make this kit worthwhile.
just don't fall into the trap of thinking that cheap UV filters on your lenses are necessarily a good thing.
Digital camera Review: Great Value for Basic Necessities
Summary: 5 Stars
These really are the essential filters. I keep the UV protector on my lens anytime I'm not using another filter just to protect the lens.The circular polarizer is fantastic. It is amazing how often it is needed. You simply turn the filter until you find the point where glare disappears. I've used it for everything from eliminating glare from the Plexiglas in ice skating rinks and windows to the midday sun glare. It's fantastic.
The warming filter comes in very handy in landscape and portraits. I've used it most in outdoor portraits to enhance that warm sunset feel.
Three filters everyone should have. They even come in a nice case.