Accessories

I am highly disappointed
I just received a Tiffen UV filter that I ordered refurbished. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought refurbished meant the product was checked and any defects were corrected. However, when I opened the package, the glass was full of spots which look engrained in the glass. Not only am I saddened by the fact that I can't use this and expect decent pictures, but I also don't have a UV filter to use for my new camera. I've been holding off on taking pictures, and now I have to wait even longer. I plan to return the product and visit a store locally. I don't know if Amazon warehouse is to blame, or the manufacturer. From what I read on customer feedback, the lens is a big heartache anyway. I should have went with my initial instinct and got the Hoya.

It's a good filter
As with all of the filters I have purchased from Tiffen, Nikon or B+W it fit the need. Nothing to get overly excited about but also nothing to get chafed about. It seems to be a quality product.

Poor construction quality
The glass is very loose inside the frame. It feels as though it might come apart at any time. The glass definitely rattles about inside the frame with any movement of the camera.

Why Amazon's Customer Service Rocks
My filter came with a slight nick on the glass. I emailed Amazon and the very next day they ship out a new one for me without me having to do anything else. That is why I will buy something off Amazon instead of a no-name place with a cheaper price. But the filter fits and works as promised on my Nikon D60.

Good product but some quality control issues
I ordered 2 Tiffen 52 mm UV filters for the 2 lenses that came with my Nikon D60. One filter was fine, the glass in the other filter was loose in the ring. I immediately returned the defective filter to Amazon and they promptly sent me a new one. I am pleased with the filters and Amazon's customer service. I just bought 2 Tiffen Photo Essentials scontaining the UV Protector, 812 Warming filet, and Circular Polarizer. All of these filters appear to be O.K.