Sunpak 58mm UV Camera Filter (CF-7034)

by SUNPAK

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3 inches ; 1.6 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: B00009W3U4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: CF-7034-UV
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #18 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters > Effects Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 14, 2003

Product Description

58mm UV camera filter. High quality optical glass. Reduces contrast and color saturation by reducing the effects of UV light and haze on sunny days. Can be used in combination with circular polarizers for stunning scenics. Protects the lens from dirt, dust and scratches. Lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decent filter, and a great value., July 18, 2008

By 

Kevin Nicholls "jaded, aging hipster" (Milford, MI) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sunpak 58mm UV Camera Filter (CF-7034) (Electronics)

I normally buy only Canon filters, but Amazon had them on back order, so I thought I'd give the Tiffen UV filter a shot. Talk about getting what you pay for! That thing was trash -- it had all sorts of flaws on the lens that couldn't be cleaned off.

I was going to be using my camera soon and couldn't wait for the Canon filter, so I decided to give the Sunpak filter a try. WOW! Now I feel like I've been wasting all sorts of money. For half the price, I got a filter that's every bit as nice, if not nicer.

The glass was perfectly clear, and getting it on my lens was smooth as silk. Sunpak has totally won a devotee here.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Filter, April 9, 2009

By 

M. W. Burand - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Sunpak 58mm UV Camera Filter (CF-7034) (Electronics)

I have purchased two of these filters, one for the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens and one for the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. Both filters are crystal clear and threaded onto the lens without difficulty. I haven't noticed any loss of image quality when using this filter, and to me the lens protection you get is well worth the modest price. If you have an L-series lens or other expensive glass you may want to look into buying a higher-end filter, but for the lenses I mentioned above I believe this one does a great job.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Picture Ruiner, May 28, 2010

By 

Nathan (La Crescenta, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunpak 58mm UV Camera Filter (CF-7034) (Electronics)

As single coated filters go, I suppose this one is OK. However, single coated filters will turn into glare city any time you are shooting in lower light where light sources are visible in your picture.

With this filter (and single coated filters from other brands), you get green dots whenever you're out at dusk or at night and point the camera at anything involving a light source, such as a street lamp, a marquee, etc. On a recent trip to Disney World, this ruined so many otherwise perfect night shots.

These things are not expensive. Do yourself a favor. Spend twice as much and get a Hoya or B+W filter instead. Make sure it's multi-coated. This way, when you point the camera at or around a light source at night, instead of green dots you will see no glare. Big difference!