52mm MC UV Protection Filter with 24 Multi-Layer Green Coatings HD/Hydrophobic/Scratch Resistant Ultra-Slim UV Filter Nano-Dazzle
SKU: KF01.1773
needed to protect the lens of my FZ300 and this filter has some good reviews. The overall quality seems very good and the packaging works well if it is larger than necessary. The filter threads well without affecting the fit of the hood, being stored or inserted upside down, and shows no vignetting at 25mm. There doesn't seem to be any noticeable degradation in photo quality. I will update if I find any more issues in the future, but this filter seems to be a good buy.
09/11/2024
always get filters with non-slip design when it's available. It makes a huge difference. I compared it with Hoya HD2. I shot these with Canon M50 with Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8 AF ZOOM-NIKKOR. 1) No filter. 2) K&F. 3) Hoya HD2. Sure, it's not a great test, but I can't tell the difference between all 3. The Hoya was as good as K&F optically, except it was so static I had to return it. I also didn't like that it wasn't non-slip. The K&F is not static at all and very easy to clean. When there is no reflection, it looks like there is no glass in the ring. Kind of like magic. It's very well made. I use it on my Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar T* ZM. There is no play and it fits perfectly. Very happy with the purchase.
13/10/2024
The product came in a nice packaging and with a practical case in which several filter sizes can be stored. The filter looks good and does not glare. I took several photos that look wonderful. I have not explored many lighting situations yet, but there Since my main reason for the filter is to protect the lens, I am satisfied.
09/10/2024
Great filter with nice features at a decent price. Got it for around $23. About 3mm thick. Screws on well. Hard carrying case. 1 year warranty if you register your product on the website
04/10/2024
I'm usually against UV/haze filters because I'm concerned about their impact on image quality. However, I plan on using my Sigma 150-600 DG DN Sport (Sony E-mount) in pretty harsh conditions like shorebird photography, surf photography, and sports. So I gave in and bought this filter to protect the front element of the lens. Given that this K&F filter would probably be more "mid-range" in price, I wanted to test if it actually had an impact on image quality. The attached image of a $20 bill was taken under the exact same circumstances - 600mm at ISO 100, tripod with no OS. As you can see from the screenshot taken in the comparison view of my image editing software, the image on the right (with filter) is noticeably sharper and has more contrast. I'm shocked! I fully expected to remove the filter if I wanted a better image. Now I can leave it on 100% of the time and just wipe off any spills or dust without worrying about scratching the front element. Highly recommended!
02/10/2024
Nothing special about UV filters, you just don't want them to affect your shots, K&F's does a great job with their glass filters. When you invest hundreds of dollars on a lens, you want something that will protect it without distorting it, and K&F filters do that.
26/09/2024
This is a well built UV filter. I got this to put on a non weather proofed lens with an internal zoom mechanism. Having a UV filter on the front will give that little extra protection from rain for an upcoming trip. The anodization on the metal ring seems to be of good quality. That, and the knurling on the outside ring offers very nice grip for installing or removing. The threading matches up with the threading on the lens well.
The filter glass is crystal clear. I found no noticeable degradation between shots taken with and without the filter mounted. When taking the same shot, in the same lighting, my camera did not adjust exposure values between having the UV filter on or off. This is a good UV filter for those of us that like having a little extra protection for our lenses.
The filter glass is crystal clear. I found no noticeable degradation between shots taken with and without the filter mounted. When taking the same shot, in the same lighting, my camera did not adjust exposure values between having the UV filter on or off. This is a good UV filter for those of us that like having a little extra protection for our lenses.
22/09/2024
If you look at the photos you can see my Canon lens with major scratches. This is what happens when a guest hits your camera with a big ring! The lens still works but the value is gone. This is why you need a little extra lens protection when shooting. I can't believe I never purchased a filter for this lens. Just like driving, it's the other guy that will cause an accident and you end up paying the price. In the other photos, you can see a side angle of the new filter. It is thin and fits this, Sony, 24-105 just fine. The Lens hood fits over the filter and the lens cap works without any issues. The filter itself looks like very high-quality glass.
22/09/2024
I have the 67mm on my Sony a7iii on my 85mm sony lens. It's so clear you don't even know it's on. The picture quality is the exact same without any issues. It blends in with the camera, yet saves your expensive lens from damaging. To assemble it, you turn it many times in a circle to tighten it on. No directions come with it, but pretty self explanatory. More information on their website. There's also a 1 year warranty period covered when you register the lens from the date of purchase. These can be replaced at a lot cheaper cost than having to repurchase your expensive lens!
21/09/2024
Filter arrived well protected and seems to be a really good quality. I usually use Marumi, Hoya, and B+W filters, but this seems to be a great and more affordable alternative (at the time of this writing). Feels light but good construction. Nice ridges on the size to grab on for installation/removal.
Installed it on my Tamron 28-75mm lens that I use on Sony 7R III and after a few test shots I did not notice any distortion, flare, or other negative effects. Sharpness was not impacted either. Very happy with this filter so far. Will protect the lens and doesn't seem to have any impact on image quality. Will definitely check out other K&F filters.
Installed it on my Tamron 28-75mm lens that I use on Sony 7R III and after a few test shots I did not notice any distortion, flare, or other negative effects. Sharpness was not impacted either. Very happy with this filter so far. Will protect the lens and doesn't seem to have any impact on image quality. Will definitely check out other K&F filters.
21/09/2024