UV filter can improve the look of some outdoor photos in bright sunshine, but to be honest I can't tell much of a difference. Like most people, I use UV filters to protect the front element of my lenses. When you are shooting in a place where the lens might get a hit, such as in the rain, at the beach (salt spray) or by the pool (splashes), at a party where people might be careless with drinks, or around children / Pets who might reach out and touch the lens, a UV filter is good protection. It's a lot easier to clean a filter than the element on an expensive lens! Of course, for this purpose you want a filter that doesn't degrade the quality of your images, as far as I can tell this one doesn't. I didn't notice any visible darkening or color shifts, in fact when I first opened the box for a second I thought there was no glass in the filter ring! Overall I think this gives your lenses some protection without sacrificing image quality. And of course, if you are in a place that is safe for your lens, you can easily remove the filter. While that's not a disadvantage, I wish K&F would standardize their filter housings. I have already received 3 different types and it would be nice if they had a stamp/sticker on the outside so you can quickly identify what type of filter is in the box! Luckily I have a label printer.

I really enjoyed adding an extra layer of protection to my lens from the elements. The protection did not affect my image quality or my autofocus. It provided a high quality image.

With modern DSLR cameras, there is a lot of debate as to whether there is any benefit to UV filters. I'm in the camp that says there are definite benefits. First, there are arguments that the UV filter can protect the sensor in your camera from long-term UV degradation. Second, a good quality filter provides a layer of protection for the front of your camera lens. I was shooting in a very windy location and a door caught the wind and banged the front of my lens before I could get a hold of it. I was lucky that the hit wasn't worse, but the lens got a small chip on the front plastic. This filter is metal, screws directly on, and will protect the front of the lens from such damage in the future. The lens could still be damaged in other ways, but it's a layer of protection from those unexpected bumps. In the future, if the lens gets bumped and the filter destroyed, I'll be grateful that the filter took the hit instead of the lens. The filter is much cheaper to replace!

UV filters are often used to block extended UV rays on the front of a lens and as a longtime photographer I remember the days when a UV filter was a must to protect your lenses over the long term. ...or at least that was the theory. Unfortunately, much of this belief persists to this day, and while the benefits of a UV filter that provides protection is still a hotly debated topic, UV filters offer a very good benefit...they keep dirt/grime/fingerprints back from the front Main element of a camera lens. In wedding photography, it's not uncommon for a child/baby/drunk adult to reach out and try to touch your lens...in fact, attempts to do so can produce some of the most incredible shots if the timing is right. However, the expense and difficulty of cleaning a good, high-end lens is often many times more difficult than simply cleaning a lens cover on the front...which is where UV filters usually come in...they do the job good job direct contact with the actual lens. I've used many different types of filters over my decades of photography, and among these, UV filters are probably the ones that offer the widest range of quality. This is the first K&F filter I've used and I've been using it on a Sigma ART lens for a week. I'm happy to say that this filter is a nice mid to high end UV protector. Unlike so many cheaper UV filters, this one doesn't seem to introduce any easily noticeable color shift or image distortion with the image. While I'm sure if I start pixeling and comparing this UV filter to a $200+ filter I could probably find a few glitches here and there. In fact, this filter is half the price of many of the other upper mid-range filters. ... and let's be honest. The primary goal of a UV filter is protection. A decent UV filter shouldn't noticeably alter your images. In this respect, this product does exactly what it is supposed to. One thing the K&F excels at, however, is the case in which the filter is packaged. The case is a hard cylindrical case that is easy to twist open. However, the nicer aspect of this filter is the fact that the housing has a silicone ring with grooves in it that keeps the filter in place while it is in the housing. This is something many other manufacturers do NOT (including a large number of more high-end filter manufacturers). While yes, this is the first real experience with a K&F filter, for me...after looking at the attention to detail they have done, I am now in the market for a few others of theirs :)

This helped with UV protection during the day and also helped prevent scratches on my camera lens. It's very thin and you hardly notice it's on. I can also put my lens cover on it so it doesn't get damaged. Worth the investment

This is a great protection filter for an expensive lens. I recently ordered a set of diffusion filters from K&F Concept for one of my lenses and was very happy with the quality of the glass and the workmanship. I didn't hesitate to order this UV filter when it became available. I ordered the 55mm version for a standard Nikkor lens that was part of a DSLR kit. Years ago I used UV filters on my film camera lenses, but I'm just beginning to learn how to use digital cameras. I imagine this might help with some outdoor shots, but I was primarily interested in just protecting my lens. This filter is thin, light weight and very easy to attach to my lens. The optical quality of the AGC glass made in Japan is very high. My images are sharp and I can't see any aberrations in the glass. I appreciate that this filter is shock resistant, water resistant, and especially scratch resistant, as it's surprisingly easy to damage a lens or get it wet or dirty (and they're not that easy to clean). It's nice to keep dust off my lens and not have to worry so much about something happening to it so all I can think about is shooting. I have several other lenses of different sizes that also need protection filters and I will certainly look for this brand. I also like the sturdy storage box that this lens came in. The current price of $32.99 is a very reasonable price and such a worthwhile purchase letting me know my expensive lenses are protected. water-resistant and particularly scratch-resistant, as it's surprisingly easy to damage a lens or get it wet or dirty (and they're not that easy to clean). It's nice to keep dust off my lens and not have to worry so much about something happening to it so all I can think about is shooting. I have several other lenses of different sizes that also need protection filters and I will certainly look for this brand. I also like the sturdy storage box that this lens came in. The current price of $32.99 is a very reasonable price and such a worthwhile purchase letting me know my expensive lenses are protected. water-resistant and particularly scratch-resistant, as it's surprisingly easy to damage a lens or get it wet or dirty (and they're not that easy to clean). It's nice to keep dust off my lens and not have to worry so much about something happening to it so all I can think about is shooting. I have several other lenses of different sizes that also need protection filters and I will certainly look for this brand. I also like the sturdy storage box that this lens came in. The current price of $32.99 is a very reasonable price and such a worthwhile purchase letting me know my expensive lenses are protected. I have several other lenses of different sizes that also need protection filters and I will certainly look for this brand. I also like the sturdy storage box that this lens came in. The current price of $32.99 is a very reasonable price and such a worthwhile purchase letting me know my expensive lenses are protected. I have several other lenses of different sizes that also need protection filters and I will certainly look for this brand. I also like the sturdy storage box that this lens came in. The current price of $32.99 is a very reasonable price and such a worthwhile purchase letting me know my expensive lenses are protected.

This is a simple UV filter. It seems to protect the camera sensor well from UV rays and does not affect the image quality

UV filters are much more useful for film because UV radiation affects film much more. However, this is still useful for protection, both from UV rays if you shoot a lot, and from dust and other particles. In most cases there is almost no visible difference between the on and off lens. So if you want a little more protection for your lens, this is perfect for you.

it fits snugly and felt protective. I can rest in peace for Lence too

This makes the images a little more vivid and clear. My daughter who is the photographer loves it.