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Tiffen 49CLR 49mm Clear Lens Filter Protection

★★★★★4.4 (172 reviews)
1.0Lbs

Protect your 49mm lens from scratches, dust, and fingerprints without affecting image clarity.

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Overview

The Tiffen 49CLR is a 49mm clear protection filter designed to serve as a permanent shield on the front of your lens. Its purpose is straightforward — keep dust, fingerprints, moisture, and minor impacts away from your lens's front element, which is significantly more expensive to repair or replace. The optically clear glass is designed to have no measurable effect on color balance, sharpness, or light transmission, making it suitable for leaving on the lens at all times without concern about image degradation.

Manufactured in the United States, the filter uses standard 49mm threading that fits any compatible lens and accepts additional filters stacked on top if needed. For photographers who work in dusty, wet, or unpredictable environments, or who simply want peace of mind when handing a camera to someone else, the 49CLR provides a practical layer of protection at a fraction of the cost of a lens repair.

Key Features

Product Type :Camera Lens Filters

Package Dimensions :10.6 Cm L X8.8 Cm W X2.4 Cm H

Country Of Origin :United States

Package Weight :1.0Lbs

Specifications

Filter Diameter
49mm
Filter Type
Clear (Protection)
Country of Origin
United States
Package Dimensions
10.6 cm L x 8.8 cm W x 2.4 cm H
Package Weight
1.0 lbs

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides an always-on barrier against dust, moisture, scratches, and accidental contact on the front element
  • Optically clear glass does not introduce color shifts or reduce image sharpness
  • Made in the USA by Tiffen, a well-established name in photographic filters
  • Far less expensive to replace than repairing or replacing a damaged lens
  • Standard 49mm threading fits a wide range of lenses across multiple brands

👎 Cons

  • Adds no creative or corrective optical effect beyond physical lens protection
  • Can introduce additional lens flare or ghosting in strong backlit conditions if not kept clean
  • 49mm size only — not usable on lenses with different filter thread diameters
  • Some photographers may find the added front element philosophically unnecessary on modern coated lenses

Frequently Asked Questions

No, a clear filter is optically neutral by design. It transmits light without adding color casts, diffusion, or noticeable sharpness reduction, so your images remain unaffected.
It fits any lens with a 49mm front filter thread. Check the markings on your lens barrel or lens cap to confirm the thread size before ordering.
Yes, the filter has standard front threads that accept an additional filter. However, stacking multiple filters on wide-angle lenses may introduce vignetting at the frame edges.
Yes, Tiffen manufactures this filter in the United States, consistent with their long-standing domestic production of optical filters.

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