Tiffen

Tiffen 77UV16 77mm UV Protection Filter

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Protect Your Lens: Tiffen 77mm UV16 Filter The Tiffen 77mm UV16 filter is designed to absorb most UV light, reducing bluish casts in images and enhancing clarity, especially in high altitudes and over water. It also provides added protection for your lens. Specifications: Filter Size: 77mm UV...

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Overview

Protect Your Lens: Tiffen 77mm UV16 Filter

The Tiffen 77mm UV16 filter is designed to absorb most UV light, reducing bluish casts in images and enhancing clarity, especially in high altitudes and over water. It also provides added protection for your lens.

Specifications:

  • Filter Size: 77mm
  • UV Absorption: Absorbs most, but not all, UV light
  • Function: Reduces bluish casts in images
  • Benefit: Provides added lens protection

Key Features

Can be kept on your camera at all times Warm UV-17 * * Absorbs slightly less UV light than Haze 2A.

Protects your camera or camcorder lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches and damage.

For the technically-minded image maker who wants to absorb most but not all UV light.

High quality optical glass.

High Quality Metal mounting ring.

Specifications

Filter Type
UV Protection Filter
Filter Diameter
77mm
UV Absorption
Absorbs most UV light, slightly less than Haze 2A
Glass Material
High quality optical glass
Mounting Ring Material
High Quality Metal
Effect
Warm UV-17

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Can be kept on your camera at all times, providing continuous protection for your lens.
  • Effectively protects your camera or camcorder lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches, and damage.
  • Absorbs most UV light, suitable for image makers who want to filter a significant amount of ultraviolet light without removing all of it.
  • Constructed with high-quality optical glass, ensuring minimal impact on image clarity.
  • Features a high-quality metal mounting ring, which ensures durability and a secure fit on the lens.

👎 Cons

  • The "Warm UV-17" description suggests a slight warming effect, which may alter color balance in some shooting conditions.
  • It absorbs slightly less UV light than a Haze 2A filter, which might not be sufficient for all high-altitude or hazy conditions.
  • While it offers protection, the filter itself can still accumulate dust or fingerprints, requiring regular cleaning.
  • The 77mm diameter means it is only compatible with lenses that have a 77mm filter thread.
  • The specific light transmission percentage or multi-coating details are not explicitly mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Tiffen 77UV16 UV Protection Filter is designed to be kept on your camera at all times, offering continuous lens protection.
It protects your camera or camcorder lens against various elements including dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches, and general damage.
The filter is designed to absorb most UV light, making it suitable for image makers who want to filter a significant amount of ultraviolet light.
Yes, it is constructed with high-quality optical glass and features a high-quality metal mounting ring for durability.
The "Warm UV-17" characteristic means it absorbs slightly less UV light than a Haze 2A filter, and it might impart a subtle warming effect to your images.