Tiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Kit with UV Protector, 812 Color Warming, Circular Polarizing Glass Filters and 4 Pocket Pouch

Updated 8.25.15: I've seen several negative reviews for this filter set. In fact, 20% of the reviews are 3-stars or less. Now, granted, only 7% of those are 1-star reviews, but I feel the need to stand behind my original position.Tiffen makes an excellent product & is one of the industry leaders, making products that have been used by some of the top professional photographers & cinematographers in the business, from optics to tripods. Their products continually get top marks from most everyone who uses them. Now, is it possible that even a top manufacturer can have a product that's off slightly, having a smudge on a filter as one reviewer stated? Sure, & Amazon has a fantastic return & exchange policy, so rather than give a product 1-star & complain about a smudge, how about exchanging them for a new set & seeing how you feel about it then. If they strike out twice with two separate kits likely from two very different production runs, then by all means, you have every right to be upset.However, I find it highly unlikely that Tiffen would disappoint the next time around. I've actually slipped on a dirt slope while shooting, landing lens first. I got not a single scratch on my circular polarizer, which took the brunt of the blow, though I obviously reacted to mitigate the damage. I still using these same filters today.Regardless, these filters have exceeded my expectations at every turn & save me a lot of time in post-production computer editing, largely because I have to do such minimal correction, mostly corrections to highlights, shadows, exposure, & sometimes color saturation or cast. None of these are things that can be corrected by the filters in this set, except for the 812 Color Warming filter.When I've used the 812 to take portraits, especially in natural light, I've achieved results that have blown me away! I took a series of portraits of my cat, which is an Ocicat/tabby mix that has colors that are a mix of dark greys, dark browns, light browns with pure whites with all golden undertones. I took pictures without the 812 but with the other two. I decided on a whim to add the 812 & was absolutely amazed at the results. I've since posted many of these photos to my instagram account with absolutely ZERO correction--no computer correction, no in-camera correction tools, no post production whatsoever. I've received some of the most positive feedback on these pictures than on any other pictures I've posted. I've also achieved the same stellar results in portraits taken of my wife as well as several candids of both people & wildlife, mostly in natural light.I also took a series of sunset pictures over a few nights in a single week. I used the Circular Polarizer & the UV Filter. I took a number of pictures both with the filters & then took a number of pictures without the Circular Polarizer but left the UV filter on. When I compared the two series, the photos WITH the Circular Polarizer gave results closer to what the human eye naturally sees than the photos taken without the optical filtration.That's the beauty of these products. Optical filtration does things for the photographer that can't be done with any other tools. In particular, the 812 Color Warming filter is exclusive to Tiffen, as far as I'm aware. It does amazing things for my photos, which is what it promises! I just wish I had the regular linear polarizer just because it's easier to use & gives more natural results without worrying about whether or not I've got my filter rotated to the right direction for the blue of the sky to come out right, things like that. Otherwise, I love every filter & the things they allow me to do as a photographer that I wouldn't be able to do otherwise.Having the ability to correct visual aberrations BEFORE they get stored in the photo is brilliant! Please, read these negative reviews with a grain of salt. If you have doubts, buy them, save the packaging, use them AND don't use them, see the results for yourself, make your own judgments, & if you're not satisfied then return the product & write your own review. It's really a simple choice because the worst that can happen is you end up with a great product, incredible photographs, & happy memories or just beautiful works of art. Tasks for listening, so to speak. 'I bought this set for my Nikon D3200 in 52mm (the inner diameter if the lens body) & couldn't be happier. You can stack the filters for combined effects or use them individually. I find the UV filter & the Polarized filter combine very well for almost all outdoor occasions. The UV filter protects your optics & you CCD from overexposure to ultraviolet rays while the Polarized filter rotates to give you three quite distinct options:cool, warm, or neutral lighting throughput. The filters offer tremendous clarity & allow colors to pass through unchanged, giving you a true look at the world. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, though do be careful when putting the filters on your lenses--you most definitely do NOT want to cross-thread either the lens threads or the filter threads or both. It will make using the items an extremely untenable situation.Update: While this purchase was for my cousin, a very promising young artist photographer who loves nature, I've had mine for several months now. I use them for every kind of photography, from wildlife, to landscapes, to storms and lightning, to portraits and personal candids. Lately, I've been using all three filters stacked together, the UV filter on the bottom, the Circular Polarizer in the center, and the 812 Color Warming filter on top. Originally, I was worried about the 812 warming colors that didn't need warning, but what I've found in using it is that it is very color tolerant. For the most part, I've found that where I would normally have to adjust the White Balance because the photo is washed out, either a little or a lot, the 812 eliminates the need for me to have to make those adjustments in post, particularly since I work exclusively in raw, or .NEF for the Nikon standard. Using the optical filters allows me to keep the raw data mostly unaltered to produce good, useable photos for printing, for social media, for sharing with friends, etc. Having good, usable raw data photos right on camera makes producing good printable final products so easy. With just a few, often slight, adjustments you can easily get great photos practically off the camera. Even more adjustments and create the art shots you want with general ease. The best part, shooting in raw format gives you a virtual negative, full non-destructive editing. Any change you make can be fully undone by going back to the negative since all the changes you make are saved to a new file. Between to optical filters and the right software, shooting in raw, you can do almost anything with today's dSLR cameras. The beauty of these optical filters is that with them you don't have to make basic adjustments in post. I've really enjoyed using the Tiffen Filters. I highly recommend them, and they have many other options available, so the possibilities are tremendous. Definitely add optical filters to your equipment case.

I was concerned about the quality of these filters since the reviews here are kind of a mixed bag.But I decided to take a leap of faith and I'm glad I did!I bought this kit just for the CPL, as I already have a HOYA UV attached to my lens and in the digital realm I think that this warming filter is close to useless.So I was searching for a decently priced CPL and found this. Since the reviews for the HOYA CPL (the basic one, not the Moose) are also mixed, I decided to give it a try since they're on the same price range.I own a Canon EOS Rebel T4i (650D) with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. I'm not a pro, but I'm not a complete amateur either, so I do use it for freelance jobs as well as personal projects.It's my first camera and I think these lenses are, for my needs, a great start-up kit lenses. They're not the best out there, but they will do the job for both photography and video until I start investing on more expensive lenses.That said, I didn't want to spend a lot on some pro-level filters, as I think the cost/benefit right now would be subpar. I ordered the 67mm one, and it was sold and shipped straight from Amazon.The CPL works fine. I don't know how it fares against more expensive, "pro-level" ones, but for what I expected it to do and for what it actually delivers, I'm satisfied. I saw a lot of people complaining about poor build quality and/or quality control, but mine is fine, works fine and hasn't broken yet.The UV I'm saving to use in conjunction with my HOYA UV to achieve artistic bokeh. My idea is to cut black cardboard circles with the shapes and "sandwich" them with both UV. I thought of that alone but then read a few people doing that, so I think it might work just fine.As for the warming one, as I said, I'm keeping because it could be useful someday, but for now it's almost useless - but I had that in mind before I ordered it.I also saw some people complaining their kits looked like they had been previously used or were actually products that someone else returned. Mine looked like they were brand new - and if they're not, I appreciate the effort to make them look and smell like new.The pouch is a nice touch - not too shabby but does the job. If you're using a well constructed backpack/bag/case built for camera, I think the pouch can protect the filters well depending on how you store them. If not, I think it's a nice idea to get something better padded or even made of hard material to store them.I only gave it 4 stars because I can't comment right now on their durability, since I've owned and used them for no more than 2 weeks.Overall, if you're on a tight budget but want to try new things, I'd recommend it. I think it's a mater of luck if you'll get a working one or not, so if you're willing to gamble, go forth!

This kit comes with four things:- Circular polarizer: the filter that most people looking at this kit are interested in. While it is difficult to make a "bad" polarizer (it either works or doesn't) this one certainly is among the good working ones. Makes the sky look awesome, and takes away reflections from water and windows. Polarizer is a definite must for photographers of any level.- UV filter: if you read reviews online, the Tiffen UV filter is generally not effective at blocking out UV. So most people just use it as an additional layer of glass, for protecting their lens. My personal philosophy is "why bother", but you may find it interesting.- Warming filter: this is really more for the "authentic field" photographer who wants their picture to look right the first time. Any decent software can mimic this effect, so I also say "why bother".- A four-filter pouch: there is a single pouch to store all three filters. Since polarizer is a little thicker, in effect, it's just perfect for three. Since there no individual wrappers, and I only really use one filter, this pouch just sits at home.Overall, for a bit more than what the polarizer is retailing alone, you get some extras. I don't really find their all that valuable, but nevertheless worth the extra couple of dollars.Regarding the build quality: I am not discerning enough to tell any aberrations in the glass. The plastic frame, though, is a bit rough along the edges, and the printed labels aren't sharp, but doesn't really affect the performance. But basically, it doesn't *look* expensive. Made in USA.Also comes with a promotional brochure, but it's interesting 'cause it explains the effects of all current Tiffen filters, so good reading material :)

I am mainly using the UV protector on my Nikon D7200 but all three filters are made from solid metal and glass. Because of that, they feel a lot more sturdy and high-end then cheap all plastic alternatives.In this case, you really get what you pay for.Don't compromise the quality of your camera and lens by putting a cheap filter in front of it.They are also easy to clean, come in a handy carrying case and protect your lens from dust and dirt.

first time receiving filter not individually wraped.. dust from filter pouch all over the filters (never happened with Hoya, Sigma or Canon...). Filters not damaged but it is a returned product sold as new.

Pues lo dicho, de los tres filtros, el cálido no me interesaba, hubiese preferido uno de densidad neutra que me baje el diafragma 3 pasos, pero la calidad del producto es buena.

Très bonne qualité/prix. Livraison tardive

it's a good product