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Although I'm just beginning to use filters for my digital images, I think that the Photo Essential Filter Kit is going to help me a lot and am pleased with them.
I recently bought the Tiffen 58mm 4-Point Star filter.To be honest, I was wary. My filter arrived in perfect condition and works GREAT, I'm in love with it. I'd never owned any Tiffen filters and from the other reviews on this page, they didn't seem to be of great quality. Well, you know what. Granted, I bought it on Ebay instead of Amazon, but the filter itself seems to be of sound quality.No Star Filter reviews existed on this page when I bought mine, so hopefully this'll help some people out and alleviate any fears. The filter works great and produces a really nice effect, I don't think you'll be disappointed if you're basing your expectations off the original Tiffen images.
I read the reviews about the Tiffen Photo Essentials Filter Kit. They do not have finger prints though. In either case it remains with the manufacturer and the seller to correct the process of how they sell the product. I bought for $38 with regular free super saver shipping and I received it just in 4 days. As someone already pointed out, the filters are highly glossy(even with dirt) and highly reflective. When I opened the outer box, the inside box looked already opened and does not have any seal to it. I was hesitant to buy it, but thought let me try my luck. So this can be a bad manufacturing/QA or stored in a dusty place (doubt that though as it was in a box and a pouch - box seems clean) or someone used for sometime and returned it.
I carefully opened the box and it has a marketing booklet and the pouch with the filters. I could clearly see dust on all 3 filters. Eventually it is the manufacturer's brand image that is going to be impacted. At this point, it is only day 2 since I received the kit and did not get a chance to use them, but I am sure in a couple of weeks, I will have the review with its picture quality, usability and output related review.
Tiffen came highly recommended, and I can see why. Less expensive than some filters, I like these because their optics don't seem to affect my pictures, they feel sturdy, and they protect the lens. Exactly what they're supposed to do, for what I believe is a bargain price.
Received the items in a well packaged envelope. I think it should be noted that these filters give a modest result, and don't give an exaggerated result. They appeared to be new.(some others stated that they looked used). Each does what it is designed to do. They enhance the photos and don't change them. Plus, with the expensive lenses I have, they provide protection from scratches and possible breakage if dropped.
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