49mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer Filter with Lens Cap Optical Glass Ultra Slim 18 Multi-Layer for Camera Lens Nano-Klear Series
SKU: KF01.1310V5
The CP filter is shipped in a nice plastic case with a lens cap and keeper. While I keep unused filters in a pouch, the cap comes in handy. I like to keep the cap on as an extra safety precaution. K&F also provides a microfiber cloth in the package.
The first thing I noticed was that the filter is thin and light weight. Visually, the threads appeared clean without any obvious imprefections. It threaded smoothly on to my 49 mm FujiFilm adaptor. Once in place, rotation of the polarizer was smooth with what I believe is a bit higher force than I would have liked. However, I find this preferable to a looser ring. Removal of the filter after use, as expected, was a bit more difficult, requiring a bit of force to start loosening it.
I drove to the coast on a sunny day and took a number of frames at various polarizer strength. When I got home I carefully inspected each photo and then compared them side by side. I may not be a professional but I am extremely critical of my work but could not find any unexpected changes in sharpness or color shifts.
In summary, nice filter at a great price.
The first thing I noticed was that the filter is thin and light weight. Visually, the threads appeared clean without any obvious imprefections. It threaded smoothly on to my 49 mm FujiFilm adaptor. Once in place, rotation of the polarizer was smooth with what I believe is a bit higher force than I would have liked. However, I find this preferable to a looser ring. Removal of the filter after use, as expected, was a bit more difficult, requiring a bit of force to start loosening it.
I drove to the coast on a sunny day and took a number of frames at various polarizer strength. When I got home I carefully inspected each photo and then compared them side by side. I may not be a professional but I am extremely critical of my work but could not find any unexpected changes in sharpness or color shifts.
In summary, nice filter at a great price.
01/10/2024
I had dropped my camera on a hike, which did in my previous filter. Time for a replacement.
The slim frame is nicely done and the outer ring has sufficient grip to easily turn it, even with the dampening that is just about right. I hope the dampening doesn't end up being too much as the grease ages over the years. A couple of things about the slim frame: The filter is more difficult to remove than normal framed filters and my OEM lens cover no longer fits, since there is less thread on the outer filter.
So, there is an decent lens cover included with a tether. However, I have been unable to attach the tether to the lens cover, as it appears the intended hole in the lens cover for the tether does not go all the way through. At this point I'm undecided on how I'm going to resolve that issue.
Other than the lens cap, quality looks right on. The coating does make a tremendous difference compared to an uncoated filter.
The slim frame is nicely done and the outer ring has sufficient grip to easily turn it, even with the dampening that is just about right. I hope the dampening doesn't end up being too much as the grease ages over the years. A couple of things about the slim frame: The filter is more difficult to remove than normal framed filters and my OEM lens cover no longer fits, since there is less thread on the outer filter.
So, there is an decent lens cover included with a tether. However, I have been unable to attach the tether to the lens cover, as it appears the intended hole in the lens cover for the tether does not go all the way through. At this point I'm undecided on how I'm going to resolve that issue.
Other than the lens cap, quality looks right on. The coating does make a tremendous difference compared to an uncoated filter.
30/09/2024
K&F Concept are good quality filters available at a reasonable price, always clean and clear glass. Highly recommended for your photographic needs
29/09/2024
It screws on smoothly but I found it a little harder to unscrew. Not that unusual for new filters – especially ones like this where the lower, stationary ring carrying the threads is very narrow. Hard to get a grip on it between the camera lens and the filters outer, thicker rotating ring. If you have a filter wrench it will make that easier.
It has outer threads so you can stack filters. The outer ring rotation is a bit stiff, but then, new lens. Given the price, I doubt that the build quality is equal to some of the big-name manufacturers, but if you can’t see the difference, why pay the difference? Maybe a pro with pro equipment could identify some contrast or color balance issues, but I’m just a casual photographer.
The accompanying lens cap is unnecessary, but it’s hard to have too many spares! It’s also one of those ones you can get on and off by squeezing the little nubs in the center of the cap which makes using it with a lens hood more convenient. Spare microfiber cloths are okay by me also.
No reason so far to take away any stars from the rating.
It has outer threads so you can stack filters. The outer ring rotation is a bit stiff, but then, new lens. Given the price, I doubt that the build quality is equal to some of the big-name manufacturers, but if you can’t see the difference, why pay the difference? Maybe a pro with pro equipment could identify some contrast or color balance issues, but I’m just a casual photographer.
The accompanying lens cap is unnecessary, but it’s hard to have too many spares! It’s also one of those ones you can get on and off by squeezing the little nubs in the center of the cap which makes using it with a lens hood more convenient. Spare microfiber cloths are okay by me also.
No reason so far to take away any stars from the rating.
29/09/2024