Customer Reviews
Canon 77mm UV Haze Filter 
2008-02-29
As a general practice, I keep this filter on my lens most of the time to protect the front element. I only remove it if there is a good chance that it will induce flare while shooting towards the source of illumination (i.e. the Sun), which is rare. It was delivered promptly and fits and works as advertised.
why put a cheap filter over an expensive lens? 
2008-02-13
I'm not a professional, but 2 top wedding photographers looked at me like I was nuts because I had a uv filter over my very expensive lens while shooting. They said bottom line, don't use one- just be careful with your lens. If you buy the filter use it only for protection. Take it off while shooting.
Sure do miss the L39 Sharp Cut! 2007-12-31
I normaly use Canon's 77mm L39 Sharp Cut UV/Haze filters on my glass, but I can't find them any more! So I tried this one and promptly returned it. These normal 77mm non-L39 filters are junk! Horribly constructed and way too WIDE (produced vignetting on my wide glass).
Amazon and Canon, please bring back the L39 filter!!
Seemingly used filter sent to me 
2007-12-18
Commenting more on the condition of the filter when I received it than the filter itself, but I ordered this filter with a new lens. It arrived loose in its packaging, had fingerprints on it, and was scrached. Very disappointed that this item was shipped to me. Maybe people handling the item don't realize what photographers expect, and the Canon packaging is just no good. I suspect the thickness of this filter would also cause vignetting on a full frame camera with any wide-angle lens. Returned for refund. On the good side, image quality through the filter seems crisp, and little vignetting on a 20D sensor, so suspect a truly new version would be fine on longer lenses. Keep in mind that this is a slightly tinted filter, (UV/Haze) not just a clear UV.
But...be wary of buying this item from Amazon 
2007-12-09
Like others have said, this is much easier to clean or replace than your front element so defiantly buy one...
However, mine from Amazon came in an unsealed previously opened plastic case with the packaging all bent up, the threads were damaged, front of metal ring was scratched, and the glass was VERY loose in the housing and had fingerprints all over it. Amazon CS issued a refund no problem, but claimed they were unable to replace because this was no longer available to them...????
Yet here it is still in stock and for sale..don't be surprised if you get my return, I clearly got someone else's.
ok, but you may be better off with no filter at all 
2008-07-15
if you're using a hood for your lens, you probably don't need a UV filter, but if you shoot a lot without a hood, this might be a good option.
Love it! Does the job, go with Canon! Don't go without one! 2008-06-27
I try to buy Canon whenever it's available, or whatever UV lens filter that gets paired with the lens I'm buying on Amazon's "Most Frequently Bought Together" feature.
I installed this on my Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L lens right when I got it--luckily, this was shipped and arrived before the lens, because if you're like me, you like to play with your new toys the day that you get them. Had this not arrived, I would have shot for hours and hundreds of pictures without a filter protecting the front element of my new lens.
I'm relatively new to photography (1 year), and all of my friends have always told me to get a UV filter--not so much for the UV or Haze, but for protecting your lens from dust, scratches, bumps, etc. You can comfortably wipe and clean this lens filter with your T-shirt or whatever cloth, napkin, paper towel, your fingers, etc and still have piece of mind (that is, if a lens cleaning cloth or micro-fiber cloth isn't available and there is dirt/dust obstructing the front).
It was explained to me this way--if I can afford spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on a lens, why would I be so cheap as to not buy the most basic protective equipment for my lens? One small scratch on your expensive lens, and it will be rendered completely useless.
Bonus--this lens also fits the lens cap, so no worries about that. The only thing I have against this product, but more specifically any product sold on Amazon, is the price fluctuations--even from one day to the next. I'd appreciate much more if Amazon always sells at the lowest prices. I got it for $26.21, so if you're not in a hurry, you can always wait till the price drops a bit before buying this.
a little bit heavy 2008-06-05
This filter is good, but a little bit heavy. If you willing to spend a little bit more money on the filter, and willing to have a lighter one. Then don't pick this filter. However, it built with metal, so you can feel the quality. Weight seems like the only problem I have. With this price, I think it's worth it.
Previous Canon Filters Worked OK 2008-05-15
I have used this filter on previous cameras/lenses satisfactorily. This one arrived loose in the box, outside of the case and was damaged in shipping so returned it to Amazon. I have noticed that the last few shipments from Amazon have been poorly packed.
Haze filter 2008-03-06
Bought this haze filter to protect a Canon 100-400L lens. Works well as a protective device and cuts UV glare too. Delivered by Amazon through Adorama as promised and on time. Well done!
