B & W 77mm UV (Ultra Violet) Haze Multi Coated (2C) Glass Filter #010

My primary use for this filter is for lens protection. I was unhappy with the Canon UV filter as there were areas of bare metal on the one I purchased. I am very happy with the B&W. No shiny bare metal spots and a noticeably better build quality all around. You pay a bit extra but it is well worth it.

There is no other better UV filter out there...period. You will not be disappointed.

This is a great high quality filter with high quality lens and threads. Arrived quickly and without any hassle from Adorama I'm very happy with the purchase!

As my canon 28-135 mm lens and canon 30d camera are catching up dust, I thought of protecting them using filter. Based on my friends recommendation, i bought '72mm UV Haze 010 (MRC) Multi-Resistant Coating F-Pro Glass Filter by B+W'.

As soon as I got the camera cleaned up from service center, I shot two pictures (with and without filter) to judge the capability of lens. (both shot with av mode @ f/22, iso 100)

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one downside I came across is while shooting a subject with sun set as background, I saw couple of lens flare away from the sun. May be it could be been shot better, as I am just an amateur. But for me protecting the lens is #1 priority over, shooting a few pictures with bright light in the background.

Bottom line, I am happy with the purchase and this filter not only protects the costly lens catching up dust but also filters the haze.

It was worth it going for the MRC glass. You can compare it to other filters and see the difference. Holding them up to the light side by side and seeing the reflections you can see how the non coated lenses look like mirrors compared to this. You will not be disapointed getting this filter.