Polaroid

Polaroid PLFILUV95 95mm UV Filter Protective Lens Shield

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Enhance and Protect Your Lens with ClarityThe Polaroid Optics 95mm UV Filter provides both lens protection and light filtration. Designed to absorb haze, improve image clarity, and shield your lens from atmospheric damage, this multi-coated filter is a versatile addition to any photographer's kit...

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Overview

Enhance and Protect Your Lens with Clarity

The Polaroid Optics 95mm UV Filter provides both lens protection and light filtration. Designed to absorb haze, improve image clarity, and shield your lens from atmospheric damage, this multi-coated filter is a versatile addition to any photographer's kit.

Specifications:

  • Filter Size: 95mm
  • Type: UV (Ultraviolet)
  • Coating: Multi-Coated
  • Material: Slim glass

Key Features

ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTIVE FILTER – Prevents Loss of Sharpness & Contrast by Filtering Out UV Rays & Haze; Allows for High Light Transmittance While Protecting Lens Against Scratches, Scuffs, Cracks & Smudges

EXCEPTIONAL COLOR & CLARITY – Cuts Through Atmospheric Haze & Moisture to Enhance Color Accuracy & Reduce Unwanted Blue or Purple Shading; Perfect for Beautifying Outdoor Landscapes, Portraits, Etc.

MULTI-COATED PROTECTION – Durable, High Quality Filter is manufactured to Withstand Everyday Exposure to the Elements; 16-Layer Weather-Sealed Surface Blocks Moisture & Dirt from Infiltrating Lens Element

DUAL THREADED DESIGN – Smooth Threads Easily Affix to Any Lens; Double-Sided Design Also Lets You Mount & Stack Multiple Filters for Other Optical Effects Like Warming, Polarizing, Macro Photography, Etc.

COMPATIBLE WITH ALL 95MM LENSES – To Ensure Perfect Fit, Optimal Saturation, Max Contrast & Zero Detail Loss, Verify Lens Thread Size Based on “95” Marking on Lens Barrel or Underneath Lens Cap

Specifications

Filter Type
UV Protective Filter
Filter Size
95mm
Coating
16-Layer Multi-Coated
Design
Dual Threaded
Protection
Against Scratches, Scuffs, Cracks, Smudges, UV Rays, Haze
Benefit
Enhances Color Accuracy, Reduces Blue/Purple Shading

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Effectively filters out UV rays and haze, preventing loss of sharpness and contrast in photographs
  • Allows for high light transmittance, ensuring bright and clear images without color distortion
  • Offers robust protection for the camera lens against scratches, scuffs, cracks, and smudges
  • Enhances color accuracy and reduces unwanted blue or purple shading in outdoor photography
  • Features a durable, 16-layer multi-coated surface that blocks moisture and dirt from reaching the lens element

👎 Cons

  • Requires verifying the lens thread size (95mm) to ensure a perfect fit, which is a specific requirement
  • While preventing loss of sharpness, it doesn't add any creative optical effects beyond UV filtration on its own
  • The dual-threaded design for stacking multiple filters might add bulk or potential vignetting with wide-angle lenses
  • The filter's effectiveness against glare or reflections is not specified, as it is primarily a UV filter
  • Only compatible with lenses having a 95mm thread, limiting its use to specific professional-grade lenses

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary function of the Polaroid PLFILUV95 UV Filter is to prevent the loss of sharpness and contrast by filtering out UV rays and atmospheric haze, while also protecting the lens.
Yes, the filter acts as a protective shield, guarding the lens against scratches, scuffs, cracks, and smudges during use.
This UV filter features a durable, high-quality 16-layer multi-coated surface that is weather-sealed to block moisture and dirt from infiltrating the lens element.
Yes, it has a dual-threaded design which allows you to easily mount and stack multiple filters for various other optical effects.
To ensure a perfect fit, you must verify your lens thread size by looking for a “95” marking on your lens barrel or underneath the lens cap.