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The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (both the original and G2) takes an 82mm filter directly. Pricing for a real 82mm filter spans an unusually wide range — from a $25 basic UV protector up to $250-plus for a reference-grade circular polarizer — so this list spans that full range with verified pricing at each tier rather than clustering around one price point.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoya 82mm HD3 UV Filter | $64 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Tiffen 82mm UV Protector (82UVP) | $25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Tiffen 82mm Multicoated UV Protection (TMC) | $278-$400 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | B+W 82mm XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Circular Polarizer | $255-$270 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Breakthrough Photography 82mm X4 CPL | $159 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | K&F Concept 82mm Nano-X Pro UV Filter | $150-$157 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | K&F Concept 82mm Nano-X CPL Brass Frame | $185-$190 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Hoya 82mm HD3 UV Filter
Hardened-glass, multi-coated UV/protection filter sized for the Tamron’s 82mm thread — a durability-focused everyday protector.
- Hoya’s HD3 hardened optical glass, shatter resistant
- 16-layer multi-coating for flare/ghost reduction
- Water and oil-repellent coating
- 82mm direct thread, no step ring needed
- Genuinely tough glass, a real consideration for a lens you carry daily
- Strong coating quality for the price tier
- No polarizing effect — protection/UV only
- Sits mid-pack on price versus the true budget options
Tiffen 82mm UV Protector (82UVP)
The budget baseline — a simple clear UV protection filter for shooters who just want front-element protection without spending big.
- Clear optical glass, minimal UV coating
- Standard aluminum ring
- 82mm direct thread
- Impact-resistant design
- Lowest-cost way to protect the front element
- Widely available, easy to replace if scratched or dropped
- No multi-coating, more prone to flare in backlit shots than premium filters
- No CPL/ND versions at this price tier
Tiffen 82mm Multicoated UV Protection (TMC)
Tiffen’s premium multicoated line, an 18-layer-coated step up from the basic 82UVP for shooters who want Tiffen’s glass with better coatings.
- 18-layer multicoating for flare and ghost control
- Water and scratch-resistant coating
- 82mm direct thread
- Premium ring construction
- Big optical step up from the base Tiffen UV filter
- Coating quality competes with B+W/Hoya’s premium lines
- Priced at the very top of this list, near boutique CPL pricing
- Only a UV/protection filter — no polarizing effect
B+W 82mm XS-Pro Kaesemann HTC Circular Polarizer
The reference-grade CPL for this lens — B+W’s Kaesemann-sealed, high-transmission polarizer in the slim XS-Pro mount that avoids corner vignetting at 24mm.
- Kaesemann sealed-edge polarizing film, resists moisture ingress at the film edge
- High-Transmission (HTC) glass loses less light than standard CPLs
- XS-Pro slim brass ring, avoids vignetting at wide-angle 24mm on this lens
- MRC-Nano coating
- Widely regarded as the best-built CPL glass on the market
- Slim mount specifically avoids the corner darkening this lens is prone to with thick CPL rings
- The most expensive single filter in this roundup
- Overkill for casual or occasional polarizer use
Breakthrough Photography 82mm X4 CPL
A CPL built to compete with B+W at a lower price point, using Schott B270 glass and 16-layer nano coating.
- Schott B270 optical glass
- MRC16 nano-coating, 16 layers
- Weather-sealed brass frame
- 25-year manufacturer support warranty
- Meaningfully cheaper than the B+W Kaesemann while still using premium glass
- Strong manufacturer warranty backing
- Not as slim as the B+W XS-Pro, check vignetting at 24mm on your specific camera body
- Still a premium price versus the K&F/Hoya tier
K&F Concept 82mm Nano-X Pro UV Filter
K&F’s flagship UV line, positioned as a mid-premium alternative to Hoya/B+W with nano-coating at a lower price.
- Nano-X Pro coating, 24-layer per K&F’s spec
- Ultra-slim brass frame
- Scratch, water, and oil-resistant coating
- 82mm direct thread
- Coating spec competes with Hoya/B+W on paper at a lower price
- Slim frame reduces vignetting risk
- Newer brand with a shorter track record than Hoya/B+W/Tiffen
- Real-world optical testing is more limited than the legacy brands
K&F Concept 82mm Nano-X CPL Brass Frame
K&F’s polarizer counterpart to their Nano-X UV filter, a lower-cost way into a nano-coated brass-frame CPL.
- Brass frame, nano-coated multi-layer glass
- 82mm direct thread
- Rotating polarizer ring
- Includes protective case
- Cheaper entry into a brass-frame nano-coated CPL than B+W or Breakthrough
- Good middle ground between Tiffen-tier and B+W-tier CPLs
- Sits well above the true budget CPL tier on price despite being the value pick here
- Less established resale value and reputation than B+W
Buying tips
- This lens takes 82mm filters directly — no step-up ring needed on either the original Di VC USD or the G2 version.
- At 24mm (the wide end), a thick filter ring can visibly darken the corners; if you’re buying a CPL specifically, prioritize a slim/XS-Pro-style mount over saving a few dollars on a standard-thickness ring.
- Pro-grade camera filters for an 82mm thread routinely run $150-$400 for a real circular polarizer — that’s normal for this lens’s filter size, not a markup; the $25 options are UV/protection filters only, not polarizers.
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