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The main purpose of the 49mm UV-17 Haze-17 Glass Filter is to absorb Ultra Violet (UV) light which can cause a haze or bluish cast in photos. It also serves as a protective layer for your lens against dust, moisture, fingerprints, scratches, and cleaning damage.
No, the 49mm UV-17 Haze-17 Glass Filter does not interfere with normal light or alter the color or contrast of your images. It can remain on your lens at all times without affecting the natural aesthetics of your shots.
The Haze series of UV filters offer varying levels of UV light absorption. Haze 1 absorbs 75% of UV light, Haze 2 absorbs 100%, Haze 15 absorbs 81%, Haze 16 absorbs 86.5%, and the Haze 17 absorbs almost all UV light.
Yes, for wide-angle lenses, the UV Wide Angle Thin filter is the perfect choice.
Review Summary
2013-06-03T21:00:00
I was surprised at the difference between a standard haze filter and this one. It made a really big difference in my landscape work.
Anthony A.
2009-02-05T19:00:00
I bought the filter for lense and uv protection. Your prices are good for quality filters.:[...]
P.A
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By P.A
I bought the filter for lense and uv protection. Your prices are good for quality filters.:[...]
A 49mm UV-17 Haze-17 Glass Filter is a crucial accessory for photographers, designed to absorb Ultra Violet (UV) light that can often result in a haze or bluish cast in your images. This is particularly noticeable when capturing scenes from high altitudes or long distances, especially over water bodies, due to film being more sensitive to UV light than the human eye.
This UV filter serves a dual purpose, not only improving the quality of your photos but also providing a protective barrier for your lens. It safeguards against common threats such as dust, moisture, fingerprints, and scratches, as well as potential damage from cleaning.
Despite its protective and corrective functions, the 49mm UV-17 Haze-17 Glass Filter does not interfere with normal light or alter the color or contrast of your images. This means it can remain on your lens at all times without affecting the natural aesthetics of your shots.
Tiffen, a trusted name in the photography world, offers Ultra Violet filters in a variety of absorption levels and sizes to cater to different shooting conditions and requirements. The standard UV filter is the most popular choice for lens protection. The UV MC variant is multi-coated for extra flare protection, while the UV Warm combines UV absorption with Tiffen's '812' warming filter for a unique effect.
The Haze series of filters offer varying levels of UV light absorption, with the Haze 1 absorbing 75%, Haze 2 absorbing 100%, Haze 15 absorbing 81%, Haze 16 absorbing 86.5%, and the Haze 17 absorbing almost all UV light. For wide-angle lenses, the UV Wide Angle Thin filter is the perfect choice.
In summary, the 49mm UV-17 Haze-17 Glass Filter is an essential tool for photographers seeking to enhance image quality and protect their valuable lenses.
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