Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter by Tiffen
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Digital camera reviews of Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter
Digital camera Review: Low Quality - Look for better!
Summary: 1 Stars
Acquired two of these 77mm filters. They arrived in unsealed cases, but this may be standard for Tiffen packaging. I don't know, but my Hoya filters ( Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter ) came sealed. These Tiffen filters were dirty and poorly packed inside their cases, with a brochure lying directly on the glass filter, looking used or at least re-packaged. There was a fine splatter pattern of something on both filters that required much cleaning, and even then, didn't come completely off.
As others have pointed out here, being un-coated, the filters ghost or flair when a light source is in the frame. I did a number of tests with & without the filter installed to confirm this.
The price is very attractive, but, as filters of this size usually are used on faster, higher quality and more expensive lenses, don't cut costs here. These two were for my two highest quality lenses and was foolish to order these, but thought I'd give them a try.
They are going back tomorrow!
Digital camera Review: New?
Summary: 3 Stars
What can you say about a filter. What are your expectations - that it be threaded metal and clear glass. They got the threaded metal part perfect, the clear glass part is a different story. The filter had a definite used appearance to it. There were finger prints on the glass, the case was dirty, the foam inside the case wasn't entirely in the case.
Having worked in a camera store, I know that things go in and out of their boxes so that people can try them for fit, etc. Usually they are restored to new condition before they are put away.
After a careful cleaning, I felt comfortable installing it on my new $1,000.00 lens. It now meets my expectations.
Digital camera Review: No complaints!
Summary: 5 Stars
Does what it's supposed to. No vignetting on my Sigma 10-20mm on a Pentax K-mount. Works with the factory lens cap perfectly.Digital camera Review: Not for me
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this Tiffen 77mm UV Filter for my Canon 100-400mm IS lens. Since I got the lens I have not been getting the quality of shots I expected. Long story short, the problem was this filter. I took it off and instantly had the lens of my dreams. If you care about image quality you may want to reconsider.Digital camera Review: Not the best
Summary: 3 Stars
The filter quality is acceptable for most lens applications - especially to protect a lens that is primarily used to shoot birthday parties and vacations. However, for high-end lenses there are much better choices. The packaging for the filter is extremely poor (filter in zip lock bag and box). A high-end filter should be supplied in a hard protective case to minimize potential for micro-scratches on surface. Personally, I prefer Nikon filters.