Sigma 77mm Multi-Coated UV Filter

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 2 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R6LU
• Item model number: B00009R6LU
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 2006

Product Description

UV filter cuts haze for sharper black and white prints and corrects the blues and violets in color prints. The multi-coated reduce reflection and is designed to be used with multi-coated lenses to protect and reduce excess UV. Multi coated UV filter designed for outdoor photo, portrait photo and snap shot photo. UV filter has a filter factor of zero and requires no change in exposure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Say goodbye to the ghosting/reflections caused by uncoated protective filters!, January 23, 2007

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JFXJ "jfxj" (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sigma 77mm Multi-Coated UV Filter (Electronics)

I bought this filter for my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX/DC/HSM lens (used with the D200). It replaces a plain UV filter that I had purchased strictly for the sake of protecting the lens. What I didn't know at the time I bought the filter is that the plain UV filter happens to pick up reflection from lights at night. In my case, I had been getting reflections from street lights and cars in my city shots. Lots of Photoshop work to undo those relfections. Bottom line: I've come to know that the protective filter is more than a convenient alternative to the lens cap itself. So, I began looking for coated filters - even for everyday use to protect the lens. The Sigma filter has resolved my issues with relfection. And why Sigma as opposed to a cheaper product? I'm a loyal guy. I've had an incredibly positive experience with the Sigma lens I bought. Very impressive product. And the filter has totally met my expectations. The glass is just beautiful. Asthetically, the black matt finish and gold lettering on the outer ring really round it out for me.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cut above the normal UV filter, November 14, 2009

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Thomas J. Schum (Washington DC area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 77mm Multi-Coated UV Filter (Electronics)

The difference is the ultra low reflection multi-coating used in this filter. It has a very deep "look" to it. Far better than the Sunpak SUN 77 UV - ANA filter I had been using and well worth the extra cost, in my opinion.

I do most of my shooting in available light. I got it to protect the front element of my Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens. The two of them work very very well together!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Scratches Easily, September 17, 2011

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KR (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 77mm Multi-Coated UV Filter (Electronics)

One main reason to use a filter such as this is for protection of an expensive lens. Obviously one wants excellent optical quality, so multi-coating is necessary. I have used filters such as this on all my lenses with great success, but I am disappointed with this filter. It scratches very easily when compared with other brands that I have used. I would recommend a high end Hoya or Tiffen. If you are a high end user, then go with a very expensive brand such as B+W. (If you want to be a perfectionist, don't use a filter at all! Just be prepared to buy replacement lenses more often. Truthfully, I've never had any issues with image quality when using a good filter, but I'm just an amateur who has a day job to support my habit.) Bottom line, I would suggest another brand.