Review: Platinum – 72mm UV Lens Filter

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Back in July I purchased a Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS for our family trip to Canada. To protect that lens I decided to pick up a UV Lens Filter. There wasn’t time to get my go to Hoya UV Lens Filter ordered from Amazon. So while I purchases my new lens from Best Buy I picked up a Platinum – 72 UV Lens Filter.

Platinum – 72mm UV Lens Filter – Features

Defend your camera lens from scratches and improve photo quality with this Platinum PT-MCUVF72 UV lens filter that features an ultrathin profile to help reduce image obstruction. The quality glass material ensures efficient performance. – Best Buy Sales Page. The below information was copied from the Best Buy Sales Page

• Compatible with most 72mm-diameter digital camera lenses – For use with your existing lens.

• UV lens filter – Protects the camera lens from scratches and reduces atmospheric haze caused by ultraviolet light for enhanced photo quality.

• Multicoated design – Reduces internal lens reflections and flare.

• Quality glass material – Ensures optimum performance.

• Ultrathin profile – Helps prevent image obstruction.

• Custom storage case – Enables simple portability.

Platinum – 72mm UV Lens Filter – The Review

Over the years I have tried different UV Lens Filters everything from premium brands to simple generic budget friendly lens filters. For me, I normally use them to protect the lens and keep my fingers from touching the lens. The secondary benefits that a UV filter are least important because if most issues when not using a UV lens filter appear can be fixed in post.

I  found that with cheaper lens filters they get dirty faster and get more difficult to clean the longer they are in use. Eventually you can’t clean them. Even with the good ones, if the area I’m shooting is dusty, wet or dirty I may only get a few uses out them before they need to be replaced.

Normally I use brands such as Hoya or Tiffen but as I mentioned earlier I didn’t have time to order my regular filters from Amazon so I decided to give the Platinum – 72 UV Lens Filter a try. So far its been a great filter.

On first inspection I found no defects in the glass or the coatings. I was also pleased to see that the filter with thin and light weight. I could easily do some filter stacking if I ever needed to and it should work fine.

When out the field I found the Review: Platinum – 72mm UV Lens Filter did a good job at keeping my shots looking good and protected my lens. During our trip to Canada in July we spent a lot of time outdoors. Most days were sunny and the trails for the most part dry and dusty. With the Lens filter I only had to do a quick wipe down with a Lens Pen or use a my faithful Giottos AA1903 Rocket Air Blaster to knock away the dust. If I got a smudge on it and the lens pen didn’t work I used a microfiber cloth and a spray lens cleaner to remove the smudges.

So far, I’ve been very impressed with the Platinum – 72 UV Lens Filter and will remember to grab these from store whenever I need to pick up a lens filter from the store. You can purchase your lens filter from Best Buy.

If you need a good UV Lens Filter for your camera and prefer an option from amazon check out these options. They all get great reviews and should last you a while. Just remember, when it comes to camera gear, for the most part, you get what you pay for. I haven’t had the chance to try Globe Filters but they do have good reviews.

If you are looking for inexpensive budget friendly UV lens filters then take a look at these. They will get the  job donet just make sure to read the reviews and decide for yourself. These are a few brands that I have tried in the past or are willing to try next time I need a cheap filter.