20 Best Filters For Canon Lenses (2023 Updated)

The kit arrived in the post on Saturday, midday. Within the hour, the Ultra-violet filter was in use shooting footage of an unseasonable boom in the incidence of Black Swan hatchings. The lens used for tests is one of considerable controversy, a Carl Zeiss ‘JenaZoom’ 70-210mm which inspires almost cult status, or fear and loathing in equal measure.

I’ll go with the former category, as this UV filter has enhanced my colours no end. I am well satisfied with this purchase, and am contemplating a similar kit to use with a genuine East German Zeiss lens, (1980’s) in the near future.

These, in N. Z. at the moment are late Autumn colours and the ‘jpg’ is a still frame from HD video, 10-bit AVC-Intra material.

I could not put it better, yes these are essential filters. I initially used and experienced the Essential kit on the lenses for new Nikon One V3. As these have a 40. 5 mm front thread, I had nothing to fit these for older set ups so I had to purchase a new set of filters.

The Urth marketing and Philosophy appealed to me and in use they are reliable and fit well (no scratchy & catchy threads). The polarising filter (CPL) is exceptional. The Neutral Density filters I have appear to be spot on.

Some other brands have not been consistent. Impressed, yes I am, I am now embarking on replacing all the round / screw filters for my full frame DSLR Nikon lenses, with the Urth versions.

Oh my goodness, I have only received these filters and the quality is already amazing! Packaging is absolutely great. Its sturdy, hard to open which is really good because it won’t open in transit, the lens filters themsleves are cushioned inside (even better) and even the cleaning wipe for them is packaged so nicely.

The lense filters themselves are absolutely stunning, it was SO worth my Money as they give such a great effect to your photos that you can’t get on photoshop or any other editing app. I’d really recommend getting this kit as it even comes with the variable ND lens filter which can give you SO much flexibility in terms of shooting long exposures.

I would give it more than 5 starts if I could. Really, strongly recommend getting this kit.

I am using this filter to help protect a valuable rare vintage black Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor 8. 5cm f2. 0 LTM lens being used on a Leica M246 monochrome. B W quality is excellent. The filter screws on-off without binding.

The XS mount is thinner than the F-Pro mount. The nano coating facilitates cleaning. I purchase from B&H because I have always been able to trust that their products are new and are genuine. A filter is a small investment compared to your other gear.

I have used B+W filters for years and have had no problems at all. They are excellently constructed, of the highest quality glass and being made of brass instead of aluminum are easy on, easy off. Now with the Nano coating they are easy to clean.

I use them on wide angle to telephoto lens. When you spend a larger amount of money on quality lens why put a cheap filter on it. If you buy B+W you will be very happy.

Heliopan makes an exceptional quality filter and I am quite happy with my choice despite the cost. I have used them before on occasion, but B+W filters were my first choice like forever. Before purchasing this one I noticed recent reviews of B+W filters complained that they arrived in a cloth sack and were covered with lint and sometimes even dirt that required extensive cleaning before use.

So for now at least all my filter purchases will be Heliopan.

I got this lens in two days (thanks BH Photo!) about a month after I preordered. I also bought Hoya NXT UV filter for it. Some of initial impressions I found online did scare me but after trying it out I am very happy with this lens.

This lens, like some other RF lenses (and many new lenses from other brands) must be optimized digitally to bring out the best image quality possible. It seems to be the norm now. even RF 15-35mm 2. 8 and 14-35mm F4 L lenses will need to be digitally optimized to be distortion free.

So yes, the raw images from this 16mm lens are mildly distorted. and I believe the raw image is more like 15mm lens. and after correction it becomes a 16mm lens. I compared with Tamron 17-28mm 2. 8 Sony lens and the final image from this lens is definitely wider than tamron at 17mm.

Adobe currently do not have this lens profile. I did read some people using RF 24-240mm lens profile with some success. So to get the best output you will need to use canon digital photo professional 4.

0 (with most recent update) or just make sure you also save jpg in camera. Having saying all that, I’m very pleased with the images. very sharp. and low to little chromatic aberration. (unfortunately there are heavy chromatic aberration in raw format).

With R6 this lens and body combo is light. The video is good too with just IBIS but if you shake it too much your video will wobble more than shake. but normal waking and up and down stair you would see a very clean and stabilized image in the video.

Vlogging will be great because you don’t need to extend your arms that far out and the weight is inviting. This lens may have some compromise but in return you get such a small package and a great low price.

I definitely highly recommend it to anyone. It’s a great option over 14-35mm or 15-35mm if all you really want is a clean sharp image at wide end and will use it for travel. But then it’ll be good for everything else too (it’s also a macro lens!).

The Hoya 81A Warming Glass Filter is a professional grade and use filter for film photography. Quite honestly the B&W NANO was the one I was using till I dropped the camera. B&W no longer produce that glass so I went for my second choice, HOYA.

It is a close second. I still shoot 35mm about the time and digital of the time. I really like the effect that the 81A Warming Glass Filter has on daylight photos. I leave this filter on my lenses all the time as protectors as well only removing them when a flash is needed.

Not sure if HOYA has discontinued their line of glass as well I’m just glad I was able to find one. As far as my dealings with Adorama, I have done buisness with them for over 20 years. They are an outstanding company that can be trusted.

My filter arrived well packed and on time.

I shoot black and white film, so I use a Green filter to lighten grass and foliage while darkening brick work and/or blue sky. I shoot landscapes and the Green filter gives tonal differentiation between the walls/buildings and the grass.

Otherwise quite often the grass and any building have very similar tonal response – so the buildings just disappear in to the grass. Hoya make high quality filters from optical grade glass – so there is no image degradation from using them.

The HMC (Hoya Multi Coating) is as good as found on any lens. The green filter has a filter factor of X4 – or 2 stops. I am never sure how much any cameras TTL metering system is affected by colour cast – so I always meter separately and apply the filter factor manually.

In addition – a green filter can also be used in a black and white image (whether digital or film) to enhance skin tones. However, the enhancement also increases any skin imperfections. So, its great if you want to produce rugged “he-man” type shots – but not if you are trying to do female beauty.

This orange (G) filter is perfect for darkening the skies to make those clouds really stand out. Often the effect of a dark red filter makes the picture look a bit unrealistic and the shadows too dark (lots of blue light in shadows!).

A yellow filter is excellent for a mild effect. especially when a dark sky and clouds aren’t a major consideration. All three filters help reduce atmospheric haze to make the picture appear brighter and crisper.

In landscapes, for maximum haze penetration, try combining this G filter with a polarizing filter and you may be amazed at how the haze is reduced. I recently took a picture from Dante’s View in Death Valley.

The haze was so bad you couldn’t see the north end of the valley. looked almost like smog! By stacking the polarizing filter and the orange filter, the black and white prints looked like I took the pictures on a clear, winter’s day.

You could see detail all the way to the far end of the valley. I’m using large format film. The downside to using these filters (especially when stacking them) is that they reduce the amount of light reaching the film.

For landscapes I always try to use the slowest films possible. That combined with light loss caused by the filters means that I need to use a tripod. For dramatic landscapes/seascapestry this orange filter (possibly combines with a polarizer).

For general street photography I use a medium format camera and a very light yellow filter that protects the lens and adds just a bit of “pop” without adding much contrast.

Wasn?t aware of brand recognition at first but I must say this is a GREAT tool Esp combing a circular polorizer on a drone. This size fits the x5-x5r-X5s. I have it on the latter but they are all the same Lumix I mean DJI 15mm stock lens.

I love it. Clean. Neat. And makes shooting in the brightest of day a breeze.

This polarizer is well constructed and I am quite happy with it. It is a bit snug which makes rotating the filter a bit tough. But I am assuming this is due to superior weather sealing. I highly recommend this filter.

Best Polarizer Money Can Buy at the moment. UV filtering element in this PL filter is able to filter out annoyingly, over exaggerated bluish tone PL filter produces in digital camera. The final result is tastefully emphasized pleasant blue sky while removing lots of unwanted reflections off water and glass surface.

Even in the shadows, it does bring refined calming effect to the picture. I love this filter, though if your need is to remove lots of unwanted reflection, I recommend you try an old Linear polarizing filter, which takes more out than Circular polarizer.

Circular polarizer was introduced in 1980s when auto focus camera became available. Then current auto focusing system had problems when Linear PL filter was used. Today, auto focus system has become so smart that you can use a traditional PL filter without any problems.

The industry wants to sell you Circular PL filter because they can charge you more than Linear PL filter. I have taken 100s of pictures with my old linear PL filters on my digital camera with no problems with greater polarizing effect than Circular PL filter.

However, without UV filtering element built-in, discoloration by over emphasized blue becomes obvious with some camera equipment especially when dynamic range compression algorithm is utilized. In this line of pursuit for perfection or more natural looking light, I have found this polarizing filter to be very favorable for my style of photography.

I began seeing long-exposure images on different sites, and found them intriguing. Without the benefit of ND filters, it quickly became apparent that long exposures in dayime weren’t going to produce salvagable results.

without filters. After researching and comparing different strengths and different manufacturers of ND filters, my choices were narrowed down to three of the names considered the best for optical quality.

After deciding he lens I was going to use for long exposure shooting, and choosing the correct size, I started out with a 3-stop ND filter, which proved to be ineffective for daylight shooting. The next step was to go all out and purchase a 10-stop ND filter, and I decided on the Hoya PROND 1000.

This filter has not disappointed. It took some trial and error to learn when to stack the 3-stop and 10-stop, and there was quite a bit of experimentation with shutter speeds and camera setup (got to use a tripod for long exposure).

A timer delay of 2 seconds helped keep the stationary object in crisp focus, while the water around it became smooth and silky. I have been very pleased with the results of my limited shooting, and look forward to a lot more opportunities to try out this filter.

It’s definitely worth the money for landscape/water photography, well made, good glass, easy to use. It would be handy to have a filter remover (looks like a giant rubber band) for those times the filter may be on the lens too tightly to remove.

The beauty of having a 3-stop and 10-stop is their stackability. So far, both at the same time haven’t been needed, but you can never have too many filters, right?.

I shoot professionally, and years ago you had to spend big bucks to get a decent UV filter for your lens. “Don’t scrimp on the money,” the adage went. “Your image will only be as sharp as your worst piece of glass.

” This filter puts that one to rest for me. No image degradation at all, and at a great price. I highly recommend a UV filter now. Easier to clean the filter than the front element of your lens, the filter avoids the risk of damaging the lens’ spectral coating, and if you accidentally drop your lens, better to bend or break the filter than the glass it’s protecting.

Upon using this for the first time, I was wowed by the difference it makes and how it helps make the colors more accurate. Especially in the sunset pictures I’ve attached (1st one is without CPL filter, 2nd and 3rd ones WITH CPL filter).

I’ve also used the anti-glare function on my car, not shown, and it also works! I’ve looked at stuff on amazon but they seemed too cheap with bad reviews, or they were too expensive for me. This lens is not only cheaper, but the overall positive reviews encouraged me to buy this over the amazon ones.

Seems reliable enough to use as an intermediate photographer and videographer.

We have all heard it said put a UV filter on to protect the front element of your lens. So I played along with the game and did just that. I do it with all of my lenses. But all the while I would think to myself it will never happen to me.

I’m too careful and besides the EF70-200mm f/2. 8L has such a long hood what could ever even touch the front element? I switched down to a smaller camera bag to shoot an assignment in NYC, I need a minimal bag for security reasons.

After returning I was lazy and didn’t switch back to my normal larger safer sling bag. A few days later I had a lot of gear in the car and placed my small holster style bag high up on top of all the gear.

When I arrived home at night in the dark, my wife opened the back door of the car and the bag leaped out and went straight to the concrete. I saw it fall, I heard it hit and I knew there would be damage.

It fell straight and square on the bag where the front of the lens was. My wife wanted to cry. I was angry. with myself. I cursed myself as I opened the bag. In the photos you can see the smashed filter.

What you can’t see is how the lens cap was driven through the outer ring of the filter. It took vise grips to remove the lens cap from the filter. Then I unscrewed the filter from the lens and the element to my surprise looked undamaged.

I live in central New Jersey so the next morning I was at Canon Pro Services to have the lens looked at. The outcome was a few lose screws and they did a calibration and said the lens was 100% A-OK. Love the people at CPS.

So there I was. I was that guy that said it would never happen and it did. And the camera was in the bag with the lens cap on.

Buying products from Canon always gives me a sense of comfort and this lens filter is an excellent reason why. It is durable, a perfect fit for my 70-200 lens, and provides that extra piece of protection to my glass.

There is no better out there!.

This filter feels well built, and fit perfectly on my Canon RF 85mm lens. Professional reviews indicate it has top tier light transmission (as good as B+W but at a lower cost), and since putting it on my lens I haven’t noticed anything out of the ordinary with ghosting or flaring, etc.

It arrived extremely well packed and protected from B&H and shipping time was excellent. I’d buy it again and will definitely be using more Canon filters in the future.

In my experience, a clear filter is better than a UV clear one. Why? Because the UV filters tend to distort the blue sky, making it look more greenish than it is. If the purpose of a clear filter is to protect the lens, it is better to eliminate any other functionality.

The Tiffen Ultra Clear Filter does the job and lets the camera lens send the light to the sensor without alterations.

The UV filter is tough to screw on and off. The threads don’t match well and thus is takes a lot of jiggling and when finally able to turn at all, it is with force and it squeaks loudly. Then it’s awfully hard to unscrew, with same loud squeaking noise.

This will not do as I have to change filters when working in the outdoors, and the noise will disturb the wildlife that I am studying. The other two filters go on with ease.

Got this product while shopping at the store in NYC. I needed great ND-FILTERS for both my lens & the employee recommended this brand to me. They worked great & provided beautiful photographs for my certain conditions.

All the employees at B&H are extremely helpful, professional & full of knowledge, if you can shop inside their store it’s the best way to go. Their store was very clean & well organized so you could easily find the area you needed to be in.

There was always a few employees in each area to provide assistance & answer all your questions or concerns. I give this store a 5 star rating, you can’t shop at a better store in the world. I wish they would open a store in Pittsburgh, that would be very nice to have, attest they’ve their website you can also shop on.

Thank you B&H for making my first time experience shopping inside your store a wonderful one. I will come back as often as possible. I loved seeing all the products inside your store & being able to actually have a hands on experience with the professional video cameras that I’m interested in purchasing, makes a big difference than looking at them online.

Your entire staff is wonderful. If you can, I highly recommend going to their store & shopping there, it’s truly an amazing experience you will never forget. Absolutely worth the visit if coming from out of town!.

This is the kit suggested to go along with the purchase of the Nikon Z 105 lens. It just makes sense to get it since you need to get the UV filter or something similar for protection anyway. And who can’t use another ND filter? If it was a variable filter it would be better cuz end up ordering that anyway but for the price, this is a sensible option.