Canon UV-1 58mm Haze Filter Reviews

• Easier to Clean and Replace Than Your Front Element

  
  By AGXV8E7XK9J6H on 2006-05-10
  I never take my UV filter off of my lens unless I am going to immediately put on a different filter. There are basically two camps out there, those that feel you should always use a UV filter to protect your lens from dirt and scratches and those that feel it is a waste of time and only degrades your image. Well, I tried going without one for awhile and then dirt started to build up on the front element of my very expense lens. And although you can clean the front element of a lens, I feel much, much safer wiping my comparatively cheap UV filter time and time again rather than chancing any actual lens damage. I think for the nearly unquantifiable loss in image quality you may suffer by having a UV filter on, it is well worth the extra piece of mind it gives me.
  
  

• Vendor's fault

  
  By A2DOELZ0TWMAXG on 2006-03-10
  When I opened the package, I found the filter box seals (one at each side) were broken, an indication that it was not new. I thought it's ok as long as the glass is clean and clear. When I opened the filter box, three pieces, the ring, the glass and the circular clamp, jumped out. While it's bad sign, I still thought it's ok as long as I could put them together. Well, the glass was not clear, as if it was sanded in the middle with a fine sand paper (I never saw any filter or lens in that shape before!). Before to ship it back, I did try to put three pieces togather (so next person will not see these pieces jump out when open the box). Guess what, the circular clamp was about 2-3mm longer and two ends couldn't meet!!! I couldn't image any scenario under which this could happen, since it was from Amazon, not from some unknowns of eBay (actually, any eBayer will have to worry about the Feedback). I was really shocked that Amazon shipped that garbage to its customer!
  
  Hope this is just a random incident and Amazon does have a very easy return practice. Otherwise, I would not buy anything from Amazon.
  
  

• S3 IS Accessories

  
  By A2HCCCF3WAZ47D on 2006-07-06
  
  Works well on a normal camera
  
  Tried it with adapter on S3 IS and adapter does not fit robustly.
  
  Filter is Ok
  
  

• I BOUGHT TWO - No Problems

  
  By AC2EGRJTJYVBA on 2006-06-24
  I was concerned when I ordered this filter about the previous problems reported here. But, I was in a hurry and needed two of these for vacation. There was absolutely no problem with the product. Both filters were sealed and in perfect condition. Could have been packed a little better in the shipping box, but arrived in good condition. No problems with photos taken with this product.
  
  Update: Have used these extensively on my Canon XT during the past year. No problems with this product at all. Great protection for my lenses!
  
  

• you get what you pay for

  
  By A2YQ1JKY4VWYJ on 2007-03-26
  This filter is cheap and works well in well lit outdoor settings. However, when you move indoors without flash, strong light sources (such as a candle or window) cause internal reflections in the photo.
  
  
• open item
  By A1B6O7SAIYG2N0 on 2006-03-29
  I received this filter and it had been used, seals were open and case that holds filters cracked, piece of plastic floating loose inside, smug marks on it. I was shocked, I order from amazon all the time and never had anything show up like this.
  
  
• No Degradation
  By A18EH74291AGSA on 2006-05-11
  I took a few identical photos with and without this filter, and saw no difference in sharpness nor contrast. So, if you're looking to save damage to your lense, this is the way to go. I like being able to clean this filter quickly. Otherwize I would spend 10-20 minutes cleaning the lense being so very carefull not to scratch it. Also, it can minimize UV haze... but I havn't compared with/without for that type of situation. (PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU HAVE A DIFFERENT OPINION ... (BRAND))
  
  
• I'm not disappointed
  By A3TKT2JQLSMZW8 on 2006-08-24
  I mainly bought this to go on the end of the lens adapter for the S2 IS. It does well to protect the lens, but you can't put a lens cap over it. It ends up being easier to use without the lens cap...and quicker when taking pictures.
  
  The pictures are very good through it.
  
  
• CAN'T USE WITH CANON S5 IS!
  By A3JYKP076RBZKX on 2008-02-10
  This product is tagged to be used with the Canon S5 IS...so I purchased it with the thought of saving my lens from wear and tear.
  Upon receiving the filter (and the lens cap that I needed to buy to use with the filter), I found that it
  A. Doesn't attach to the Canon S5 IS unless you have the optional adaptor
  B. Needs a new lens cap since the camera's won't fit the filter
  C. If you do use the optional adaptor and attach this filter, you get terrible pictures due to the odd light reflections.
  I do not recommend this item if you intend to use it with the Canon S5 IS
  
  
• lens filter
  By A3WCJN23P0DHA on 2007-08-07
  I thought it would fit on the S5--it didn't. Either it wasn't clear or I missed it.
  
  
• No complaints
  By AUEK6KM2T5XZ5 on 2006-05-10
  Ordered one in March and its came in fine (not used or abused like others have mentioned).
  Amazon.com was the retailer.
  
  I use it mostly for the lens protection aspect and it works great, in fact I'm ordering another right now.
  
  
• Not good under low light conditions
  By A2GDQTU1BS9II3 on 2008-02-08
  I never take this filter off when shooting, even indoors. If you do the same, you might want to re-think that approach under low light conditions, indoors when using high ISO. This filter produces ghostly purple orbs in the pics under such conditions.
  I own a 50mm, 1.4 canon lens and an XT. Both brand new and have no defects or problems.
  Other than the problem mentioned above, the filter performs well outdoors during the day and well-lit indoors.
  
  
• Great Lens Protection
  By A2L91T03O9A95Y on 2007-07-23
  Most UV filters tend to be used as a way to protect a cameras lens from scratches and dust, this is one of them. The Canon UV-1 has great optical clarity and, although it does warm the colors of an outdoor subject, pictures are still just as sharp. As it has been a pretty wet year in the Pacific Northwest, I haven't had many opportunities to use the filter to reduce haze but out of the three settings below, performance exceeded expectations:
  
  1. When photographing a panorama of the landscape from a nearby mountain, the filter pierced the slightly green smog that oozes into valleys or hovers in the middle of a ridge. In trying to capture a breathtaking glimpse of the emerald forests from the nearly mystical glacier-carved volcanic landscape...it is really disappointing to capture the product of smoke stacks and tailpipes miles away. Now, if only they can create a Clear Cut filter...
  
  2. Since 1980, Mount St. Helens has grown domes which have often ended up as a breathtaking plume of ash. In the last few years this volcano has sprouted a new dome, with the usual increase in minor eruptive events, and the speed of growth has surprised volcanologists as much as onlookers. Unfortunately, the crater is often as hazy as an urban corridor or industrial area so it can be quite difficult to get detailed pictures without over-exposed areas. While the results weren't perfect, I managed to capture pictures of rock slides, glacial ice, and even details of the ever-rising plume of steam. In conditions where it is hazy, the UV-1 does a great job in shooting well lit areas at a high shutter setting without sacrificing detail or light.
  
  3. During the 4th of July, I did some experimental photography of the fireworks the kids were letting off. While the UV-1 had few uses in general during night shots short of protecting the lens from the bits which fell out of the sky...the filter did mask quite a bit of the smoke being lit up. One shot in particular, I believe, would have been impossible without a haze filter. Prior to lighting a firework with a bunch of tubes and a picture that looked like it probably shot stuff up into the air, I put the camera into a protective box and hooked up the flash sync kit supplied via Make Magazine. The subsequent high-speed photography shot captured a tiny peace of paper and a round ball emitting sparks, but what amazed me was the twisting streak of light which highlighted tiny trails of soot that were simultaneously pulled by gravity and the wake of a simple firework.
  
  Anyhow, this long review now comes to a close. Grab this filter to protect your camera but don't forget that sometimes haze gets in the way and, in many cases, there could be a great shot behind why.
  
  update: When cleaning, be gentle. I was using a nikon pen to remove oil with maybe a half-pound of pressure when the ring holding the lens in place slipped. Fortunately the lens landed in my bag and it was good as new after re-assembling. This issue was why I switched away from Hoya and it's a bit disappointing to see yet another Canon branded product constructed with low standards (i.e. plastic lens adapters)
  
  
• Amazon refunded for poor description
  By A3NEYNS4184M7K on 2007-09-22
  I bought this filter because the description stated it would fit my Canon S3. But, lo and behold, like a couple of other buyers, it is made to fit an attachment to my Canon S3. When I first returned it, I was charged postage, even though it was advertised in error. But, I followed through and persevered and to Amazon's credit, my entire purchase price was refunded. I am happy to see that the description has also been improved and is no longer misleading.
  
  
• Good Glass
  By AWHV48CVEU4O on 2008-03-10
  Why put a $10 piece of glass in front of your $500 lens? When ever I put anything between the lens and the subject I always make sure that it is of the same quality of the lens or better. Canon lens, Canon filter.
  
  
• Not very convinced
  By AGPG53EU33P0O on 2007-01-05
  I used this filter for the S3 IS and did not see too much of a difference in the photos (possibly because it was the winter sun which is really not that strong)
  
  
  
  
• Great
  By A2MTR11NBZLV3M on 2007-03-18
  Buy it to protect your lens. It does it's job and reduces flare. Great filter.
  
  
• Review of what?
  By A3P969K133IDIR on 2007-05-12
  Ok - I'm not to sure how to review these uv/clear glass filters. Here's what I wrote for one of a different diameter:
  
  "Ok, there's not much really to rate here. I think that some UV/clear glass filters might be bad (obvious distortion, easily scratched etc.)- but most of them offer nothing much more than some cheap glass to protect your expensive glass.
  
  (Nothing appreciable anyway - I cannot discern their different UV blocking properties.)"
  
  I mean seriously, if it's kept clean then the resulting distortion or chromatic aberration should be pretty minimal/unnoticeable.
  
  :) Umm . . . that said, I still take it off every now-and-again - sometimes it confuses the autofocus in low light if it has to use the flash for focusing.
  
  
• cheap insurance
  By A2J1C1VO3ITXT5 on 2007-07-16
  No noticable change in image quality but it protects my lens for very little cash.
  
  
• Amazon misleading
  By A2EU2D0UYJ5R64 on 2007-08-14
  Amazon linked me to this lens filter from the cannon s5. I thought it would fit....it's not even close. I saw the same thing on another review only after I had purchased. The one star is for Amazon, not cannon.
  
  
• A Life Saver
  By A42BM9GA41KZ8 on 2007-08-16
  Having a haze filter on your lens is the best insurance that a photog can have.
  
  
• canon uv-1 58mm haze filter
  By A382BOTS2A69M7 on 2007-10-11
  I've always used filters on my lenses since day one. the canon filters are good quality but I would definitely consider paying a tad bit more for the B+W ones... nonetheless this is a quality product.
  
  
• Clear, solid...it's a UV/Haze Filter
  By A3OAC8HHHMKZTG on 2007-10-18
  There are ways to go wrong, some glass has a bad coating that can discolor or minute bubbles in the pressing, and other things.
  
  
  This 58mm filter fit perfectly on my 70-300mm lens and will help protect it from dust and scratches. I have not noticed a difference in the images that I took with and without the filter. I think that using the filter will eliminate some haziness in the air on wider shots, but most of my shots are telephoto. I did notice that with the filter, some shots were a little clearer at extreme telephoto because it eliminated a bit of the smogginess. However, this was a totally unscientific test so take it with a grain of salt.
  
  A good filter and a decent price for the Canon name, amazing in itself.
  
  
• Not the correct lens for my camera
  By ATD6XPKIKCPV8 on 2007-10-22
  I ordered this lens when I ordered my camera. The lens came up in the search for a cannon s5 and when I got it, turned out to be way too big for the lens.
  
  
• Canon XTI UV-1 58mm Haze Filter.
  By A1SUODYNHJV6PZ on 2007-01-04
  If you get a Canon XTI Digital Camera, you will need a Canon UV-1 58mm haze filter. Not only does the filter protect the front of the lens from damages and finger prints, it also eliminates ultra violet rays. It works perfect with this camera.
  
  
• Canon UV-1 Haze Filter
  By A3NJS6KYFFWIZK on 2007-01-18
  I purchased this filter to be used mainly for a lens protector. Although, it is a canon branded haze filter, so I'm sure it functions just fine as a haze filter.
  
  
• Nice Canon filters
  By A10MVOFKTZVNN4 on 2007-01-20
  I bought two of these. They are cheap Canon UV filters but serve their purpose well. Use them as lens' protector.
  
  
• Does what is says
  By A3M5MPJSQ0KX6Q on 2007-05-14
  Does what is says. Fits my Canon 58mm lens just right. Quality and clarity appear very good / excellent.
  
  
• Good Value
  By A2YXP6X9W7LCL3 on 2007-07-15
  Purchased these filters as insurance against damage to my more expensive lense. A real good value
  
  
• Used on Powershot S5 IS
  By A3LDTZHIE1ZOFU on 2007-12-18
  Get it. Cheap reliable protection for S5 lens. Use with lens adapter and 58 mm lens cap. No problems so far with picture quality.
  
  

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