Hoya 52UV 52mm Ultra-Violet Photo Filter

For the money, this is a very well priced item of protection for your lens and its coating. No need to fuss with all the high end coated filters, that's why you spend all the money on a good lens. Lenses have the coating that matters. This filter keeps that coating from scratches and wear.

For the price, this filter works very well! It is well built, and feels solid. The glass is very sharp. Cleans, easily, as well. Photos are beautiful through it! That's the most important thing, I guess.

Great filter to cut through smoke and smog as well as protecting the lens surface itself

A great little filter for cutting down on glare and protecting my lens at the same time.

I purchased this filter to protect the front element of my lens. And protect it did. I dropped my photo bag, with the camera inside facing lens-down, and the fall jammed the lens cap into the lens. Well, the filter was in the way, and took the hit. Rest in Peace, sacrificial 52mm UV filter, you performed your duty well.