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Tiffen 305UVP 30.5mm UV Protection Filter

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The Tiffen 30.5mm UV Protector Filter shields your lens from damage and UV haze in a lightweight aluminum ring.

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Overview

The Tiffen 30.5mm UV Protector Filter serves a dual purpose for photographers and videographers working with compact lenses that accept the 30.5mm filter thread. On one hand, it reduces ultraviolet light entering the lens, which helps eliminate the subtle bluish cast that can appear in images shot outdoors under bright or hazy conditions. On the other, and perhaps more practically, it acts as a sacrificial barrier protecting the front element of your lens from dust, moisture, fingerprints, and accidental contact that could result in costly scratches or damage.

Built with a durable anodized aluminum ring and multi-coated surfaces, the filter is designed to be mounted and left in place for everyday shooting. Its low-profile ring construction minimizes the risk of vignetting, even on wider-angle lenses. At just 2.4 ounces and measuring 0.75 x 2.75 x 3.25 inches, it adds negligible bulk to your setup. Manufactured in the USA, the Tiffen UV Protector is a straightforward, no-frills accessory that prioritizes reliable lens protection at an accessible price point.

Key Features

Protective 30.5mm UV filter: Guards your camera lens from scratches, dust, moisture, and impacts while maintaining full image clarity during everyday shooting. Especially useful for high altitude and outdoor photography where the sun's UV rays are especially prominent.

Made from Premium Optical Glass: High-quality optical glass ensures excellent clarity, durability, and consistent performance for professional and enthusiast photographers alike

Slim Aluminum Filter Ring: Low-profile frame prevents vignetting, even when used on wide-angle lenses all the while remaining lightweight and secure to your lens.

Clear Color-neutral Performance: Ideal for continuous use as a protective filter without affecting exposure, contrast, or color balance. You can add another filter on top without worrying about any loss in image quality.

To ensure the correct fit: Look for this ø30.5mm symbol on your lens to ensure a secure fit with the 30.5mm UVP filter.

Specifications

Filter Type
UV Protection
Diameter
30.5mm
Ring Material
Anodized aluminum, low-profile black ring
Coating
Multi Coating
Construction
Made in the USA
Dimensions
0.75 x 2.75 x 3.25 inches
Weight
2.4 ounces

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides a physical barrier that protects the lens front element from dust, dirt, and accidental contact
  • Acts as a permanent protective barrier against dust, dirt, scratches, and impacts on the front lens element
  • Lightweight anodized aluminum ring adds virtually no weight to compact lenses
  • Reduces ultraviolet light transmission to help minimize the bluish color cast in outdoor images
  • Low-profile anodized aluminum ring construction keeps the filter lightweight and minimizes vignetting risk
  • Reduces UV light to help minimize the bluish color cast in outdoor images
  • Low-profile ring design helps avoid vignetting
  • Made in the USA with Tiffen's established optical manufacturing standards
  • Affordable enough to keep on the lens permanently as a sacrificial protective element
  • Made in the USA with multi-coating applied

👎 Cons

  • 30.5mm diameter fits only a limited number of lenses, primarily compact cameras and smaller video camera lenses
  • 30.5mm is an uncommon filter size, limiting options if you want to stack filters or find matching accessories
  • Basic UV reduction may not be noticeable on modern digital sensors that already have built-in UV filtering
  • Basic single or multi-coating may produce more flare or ghosting than premium-tier UV filters in harsh backlight
  • Does not provide any polarization or neutral density effect beyond basic UV reduction
  • Plastic construction elements may feel less robust than all-glass premium filters
  • No significant optical enhancement beyond UV reduction and lens protection
  • Adding any filter introduces two additional glass-to-air surfaces that can slightly reduce contrast in certain conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

This filter fits lenses with a 30.5mm filter thread. Look for the Ø30.5mm marking on your lens or in your lens specifications to confirm compatibility.
It fits any lens with a 30.5mm filter thread. Look for the Ø30.5mm marking on your lens or in your lens specifications to confirm compatibility.
The filter is designed for everyday use with minimal impact on image quality. It primarily reduces UV light to help eliminate the bluish cast common in outdoor photography.
The filter is designed to be optically neutral for everyday shooting. It reduces ultraviolet light to help eliminate the bluish cast that can appear in outdoor photography, but otherwise has minimal impact on image color or sharpness.
Yes. Many photographers keep a UV filter mounted at all times to protect the front element of their lens from dust, fingerprints, moisture, and accidental scratches or impacts.
Yes. Many photographers keep a UV protector filter mounted at all times as a first line of defense against dust, fingerprints, and accidental scratches on the front lens element.
Yes. The low-profile black ring design allows standard lens caps to attach over the filter without issue.
The Tiffen 30.5mm UV Protector Filter is made in the USA.
The filter ring is constructed from anodized aluminum, which is lightweight and durable.

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