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Tiffen 77UV17 77mm UV Protection Filter Lens

★★★★★3.7 (7 reviews)

Preserve Image Integrity with Tiffen UV Protection The Tiffen 77UV17 77mm UV17 Filter is engineered for photographers and videographers who demand precise control over their image capture. This UV filter absorbs most UV light, reducing bluish casts in images, especially in high-altitude or long-d...

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Overview

Preserve Image Integrity with Tiffen UV Protection

The Tiffen 77UV17 77mm UV17 Filter is engineered for photographers and videographers who demand precise control over their image capture. This UV filter absorbs most UV light, reducing bluish casts in images, especially in high-altitude or long-distance shots. It also serves as a protective barrier for your lens.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Tiffen
  • Model: 77UV17
  • Size: 77mm
  • Type: UV Filter (UV17 Absorption Level)
  • Function: UV Light Absorption, 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 (Warm UV-17)
Filter Size
77mm
Material (Glass)
High quality optical glass
Material (Ring)
High Quality Metal mounting ring

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Designed for constant attachment, allowing it to be kept on your camera or camcorder lens at all times for continuous protection.
  • Effectively shields your camera or camcorder lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches, and other potential damage.
  • The Warm UV-17 filter absorbs UV light, helping to improve image clarity and reduce haze, especially in outdoor environments.
  • Constructed with high-quality optical glass, ensuring minimal impact on image sharpness and clarity.
  • Features a high-quality metal mounting ring, providing a durable and secure attachment to your lens.

👎 Cons

  • The Warm UV-17 absorbs slightly less UV light than a Haze 2A filter, which might not be sufficient for all demanding high-altitude or coastal scenarios.
  • While it absorbs most UV light, it is not a pure clear protection filter and may introduce a subtle warming effect to images.
  • Specific details on the multi-coating (if any) are not provided, which could impact flare resistance and light transmission.
  • Its primary function is UV absorption and protection; it does not offer creative effects like polarization or neutral density.
  • The 77mm size is specific, meaning it will only fit lenses with a 77mm filter thread, requiring adapters for other lens sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Tiffen 77UV17 filter primarily serves to protect your camera or camcorder lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches, and damage, while also absorbing UV light.
Yes, this UV protection filter is designed to be kept on your camera at all times, providing continuous protection for your lens.
The Warm UV-17 filter absorbs most, but not all, UV light; it absorbs slightly less UV light than a Haze 2A filter.
This filter features high-quality optical glass for clear imaging and a high-quality metal mounting ring for secure attachment.
This filter is for technically-minded image makers who want to absorb most, but not all, UV light, providing a balanced UV reduction.
As a Warm UV-17 filter, it may introduce a slight warming effect to images in addition to its UV absorption properties.

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