The Tiffen 138mm UV Haze 1 Filter is a general use, clear filter that helps to absorb ultraviolet light and reduce the bluish cast of daylight. This filter is especially useful when photographing at high altitudes or around bodies of water. No additional coloration or contrast is provided, allowing you to pair this filter with others.

The UV filter is also useful as a general protective filter to leave on lenses at all times. Filters help to reduce dust and moisture from reaching your lens element and provide additional protection in case of drops or situations where scratching could occur.

Tiffen filters are made using ColorCore technology; a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass, grinding flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch, then mounting to precision metal rings.

Absorbs Ultraviolet Light    Reduces Bluish Cast of Daylight    General Protective Filter    ColorCore Technology

Absorbs most ultraviolet light and reduces bluish cast of daylight.

Clear filter provides no additional coloration or contrast, allowing you to pair this filter with others.

General protection filter reduces dust, moisture, and scratches from reaching lens elements.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a front and a back to the filters? Is there a specific way/ side that it needs to go on?

A: For B+W 82mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter the front is the section that has the writing 010 UV-Haze MRC. That needs to face towards the subject, the back of the filter is what is screwed onto the lens.

Q: 2. Is this filter made of Schott glass?

A: Yes, the B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC MASTER Filter is made with Schott Glass.

Q: 3. How many multi coatings? Both sides? Thanks.

A: The filter is made of precision German optical glass, each side featuring 7 layers of Broadband coating.

Q: 4. Why did B+W decide to do away with the plastic case? I read that may reviewers are unhappy with the "new " B+W filters. Input?

A: B+W now includes a pouch with the B+W 62mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter as opposed to a hard case. We do not have information on the reason for the change.

Q: 5. Descriptions says "uniform light transmission level of 65.5%." Guessing that's a (if 6 was 9) typo?

A: It is a typo. B+W 62mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter is 99.5% Light Transmission. I will email the B&H web department to fix it, thank you for letting us know.

Q: 6. What kind of packaging does this 112mm UV filter come in? Is it a drawstring pouch or something else? Thank you.

A: The B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC MASTER Filter (112mm) comes in plastic free packaging, and comes with a drawstring pouch in the box.

Q: 7. Is the light transmission on this the same as the Basic version? (99.5%)

A: Yes. The B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC MASTER Filter also has 99.95% light transmission like the B+W Basic filter has.

Q: 8. Does the B+W 67MM UV-Haze #010 MRC come with a plastic case? Does the filter have front threads? Multicoated?

A: B+W is changing most to a bag over a plastic case. And the new ones coming into stock are in a bag for the B+W 67mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter.

Q: 9. Are there still issues with dust with the draw string versus plastic box?

A: B+W UV-Haze #010 MRC MASTER Filter (67mm) comes inside a drawstring pouch on a seal box. There shouldn't be dust on the filter. However even when the filter is clean we recommend cleaning it consistently.

Q: 10. Does the B+W 40.5mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter have 40.5mm front threads?

A: Yes, the B+W 40.5mm UV-Haze #010 MRC Basic Filter has 40.5mm front threads.