Purchased 95mm UV X2 for Nikon 200-500. This is my first Breakthrough Photograph filter purchase, all my other filters have been B+W. Have read many reviews on BP and decided to give it a try. Price was also a factor in decision to buy. Here's my comments - came in a shrink wrapped box, inside was a plastic container for filter similar to what you get with B+W. The shrink wrap assured that no one, other than the factory touched your filter and also, not a return from someone. The filter itself was clean with no defects observed. It came with a red micro-filter lens cloth and log-in information to register your filter for the 25 year warranty within 30 days of purchase. The frame of the filter is made of aluminum and feels light-weight, difference from the brass of a B+W, but also not as expensive. My purpose is to protect the lens from the elements, ie. dirt and avoid scratching the actual lens surface when cleaning, so a protective filter was what I was looking for. Assume, if you drop the lens, this filter will probably not take impact well, it also has a thin profile. Because of the aluminum filter frame material, need to be careful when screwing on to lens, to avoid cross-threading. The raised bars on the filter help with grip when screwing on lens. The lens/glass of the filter doesn't appear to affect image quality. Shot pictures with it off & on and couldn't see a difference, which is what I was looking for. Overall, happy with my purchase, rating it 4 stars due to the aluminum frame. The filter appears to be a good value and quality. Haven't shot any pictures into the sun to check glare, but all non-direct sun shots look good. Would consider buying from BP again.

First rule when buying a new photographic lens: buy a suitable UV filter.This is not because UV light is hazardous or that it adversely affects image quality - a filter is simply an extra layer of glass between the precision optics of your lens and the outside world. Should dust, grit, moisture salt spray or scratches damage a filter, it can be replaced easily and cheaply whereas lens repairs can be ruinously expensive.Your lovely new lens deserves this simple precaution.You know it makes sense.

Usually, uv filter is used to protect the lens from scratches so there is not a whole lot to rate. Tiffen is a well known brand that has been around a long time so you can't go wrong buying this filter.

You always expect quality when buying a Hoya filter and this is no exception gives me stunning long exposure shots nice tight screw fir to my Nikon D90 18-105 lens. lots of use out of it Worth every penny.

Liked the way product was packaged and shipped..as compared to other filters (local brands), this came in really nice box for the filter..first time buying an Amazon branded product for photography..Great value for money filter..fits the canon DSLR lens like a glove..Got this for 499/- during freedom sale.Picture quality is good.

While this filter did a good job at polarizing (I was amazed at the lack of glare), I'm really giving it five stars because I dropped my lens face down on a tile floor and the filter cracked--but not my expensive lens. So happy to spend a few dollars to save my $1k+ lens. I'll be buying a new one!

I am hard-pressed to find fault in this filter. Durably packaged and finely manufactured unit that does exactly what I want it to do for a fraction of the price of others. I like the screw-on type, as it eliminates stray light from entering the lens. I'll be buying another for 77mm lens shortly.

I've just got my Xenvo Lens. Very quick shipment. User-friendly guide is very easy to use.