10.4.2012

Well as an economy UV Filter there's not much to expect, I usually buy Hoya filters but as these are just to add some protection I did not see the point in spending twice the price. Well that is until I unpacked the filter first things first the filter does come in a hard shell filter flip top plastic box. Secondly the filter is as far as I can tell is very secure in side it's bezel ( the metal ring, it's frame ) there's no rattle of the lens when it's shaken. So as far as that I'm happy this means that once fitted, No dust should get past the filter on to my lens glass.The down side I have noticed, and this is on two different size filters I have bought from the same range and maker,

10.4.2012

Well as an economy UV Filter there's not much to expect, I usually buy Hoya filters but as these are just to add some protection I did not see the point in spending twice the price. Well that is until I unpacked the filter first things first the filter does come in a hard shell filter flip top plastic box. Secondly the filter is as far as I can tell is very secure in side it's bezel ( the metal ring, it's frame ) there's no rattle of the lens when it's shaken. So as far as that I'm happy this means that once fitted, No dust should get past the filter on to my lens glass.The down side I have noticed, and this is on two different size filters I have bought from the same range and maker,

31.12.2012

I will be using this for my Canon SX50 HS for the same reason most will be; to protect the lens.It does the trick and the shots come out near identical.For the price it's good. There are some added reflections in some cases but because its mounted into an adaptor and not the camera; I can easily take it off if I need to in one motion.If you want less reflections I guess you have to pay more!From the comments:iZian says:I took 50 photos in 4 light conditions to compare the use of a UV filter to no filter and found almost no difference in the resulting image. The Canon sensor doesn't appear to be succeptable to UV.For a more professional shot get a more expensive version of this; less lens flare.I

3.12.2009

I bought this Hama 77mm UV filter primarily to protect an extremely expensive lens. I read the reviews about this filter and there were a number that didn't like it to say the least. In any event, the filter cost under a tenner so I thought I would give it a try. I took some shots of the type of objects that other reviewers said resulted in poor image quality with the filter fitted. I must admit, that as far as I was concened, I found no problems whatsoever with the filter either mechanically or photographically: I was unable to reproduce those faults / complaints mentioned in other reviews using my Canon camera. However, I should add that one thing that would not be the same is the lighting conditions.

5.4.2014

First, the filter.It fitted perfectly, and does what it says on the box, so no complaints about that.Next, the delivery.Despite being in a rigid plastic case, placed inside stiff plastic packaging, this item was then placed in a 23 x 16 x 23 cm box, with lots of crumpled paper as padding, for delivery. I was expecting it to be in a padded envelope which would have fitted through my letterbox.On top of this it arrived 2 days after it's expected delivery date (which was already 2 days after the arrival of the lens ordered at the same time). We were lucky that someone was in when the item was delivered, half an hour later and the item would have been returned to the Royal Mail delivery office for me to collect.This item was sent by Royal Mail 24,

5.5.2010

I brought this bearing in mind the maker's name was known to me since my early photo taking days - Cliff Richard was about then and was still singing... - and its been brilliant, okay a short of matt finish is you wanner be picky about it! - no, it does what its says is does on the box and regardless of if you own a 'status symbol' camera or something you REALLY use and not bore folks with of how you have more money than sense which made you buy it to impress the demented or have to read the manual to find out how to switch the current trend setting device/bauble (as in camera..), this could help you.I brought it to bung on the front of my lens to protect the actual glass element as well as perform the task its made for - if you have to ask what it does,

8.10.2012

This filter came as a surprise as it was less expensive than several others in considerably smaller sizes also recently purchased. Valuable as physical protection for larger diameter lenses, which also tend to be relatively expensive, considerably more so that the cost of this.The filter also serves to reduce the effects of excess UV radiation, to which camera sensors are very sensitive. It can improve colour rendition and eliminate the blue overall haze seen especially in summer months.A worthwhile purchase.

16.4.2013

I purchased this UV Filter as a lens protector and I have given it a 4 star because it was a good one. The only trouble was that it did not fit my lens! I bought it because I had just purchased a Canon PowerShot SX50 HS camera and the blurb said "people who bought this camera also bought" etc, etc. But it was too large. The blurb still says this. I had to return it and was charged about £4.00 for postage. Not the end of the world but it's the principle that counts.

17.4.2018

Received well on time and nicely packaged in the same box as the DouTop Memory Card Case. The filter is how happily on permanant attachment to my camera lens to help protect it's front element from any nasty scratches. There are no adverse colour casts from this filter, it is completely clear and I am happy with the results. It also accepts my filter holder on the front of it, so I can use other filters as necessary. A great product for a sensible price.

11.3.2009

I own several Hama UV filters for various sized lenses. Provides valuable protection to your camera lens from dust,scratches and knocks. Also prevents my mucky finger prints from dirtying the lens!Also removes some stray light from entering the lens,but use with a lens hood.The only time I remove the UV filter is to attach a Polariser or ND filter.Id rather damage the filter than a lens valued at £300 plus.5star value for money.

19.4.2011

What more can I say? It arrived on time, safe and well and fits the lens for which it was bought. I've not detected an improvement in my photos, but I wasn't expecting to - the purpose of buying this was to get a good value protector for my new fish-eye lens. This is the third Hama I've bought and I cannot see how paying up to four times as much for 'better' makes can in any way be justified (just my uneducated opinion there).

21.6.2013

Unless you are a hard nosed pro photographer and can afford to spend ten times the cost of this product then it will fit your needs perfectly as a standard UV filter. It also protects my 75-300mm zoom lens against unforeseen knocks.I found that the minutest application of Vaseline to the thread facilitated the smooth application of filter to lens without risking damage to the very fine threads.

17.3.2011

I received this product on schedule and in a really sturdy plastic case!It fits well on both my 18-55mm canon and my 55-250mm canon lenses. and the lense cap fits well on top.very pleased with the product, as for the UV filter....im still a amateur when it comes to stuff like this there is a slight improvement when used outdoors!Will be buying another to fit to my other lense!

28.11.2009

Does exactly what it doesn't say on the tin - it protects your very valuable lens front end! You might want to check with the photo websites but I believe that UV effects were a wet film problem and not a problem on modern electronic sensors. Either way it is a great sacrificial lens protector and I would always use one!

28.1.2013

The filter fitted perfectly on my 18-135mm lens and does a great job. I just got my camera and this is my first dslr so I am really not a specialist, but this item meets perfectly my expectations. Arrived from the US to UK much quicker than what the delivery estimate was saying. Totally happy with this purchase.

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