
77mm CPL Filter Circular Polarizer Filter with Lens Cap Optical Glass Ultra Slim 18 Multi-Layer for Camera Lens Nano-Klear Series
SKU: KF01.1317V5
Works great for hobbyist photography! Really helps to dehaze and cut down on harsh water reflections when I'm using zoom lenses to capture wildlife at a distance.
24/04/2025
I experienced great customer support from K&F, but this is only one reason to buy, as I explain below.
This budget priced polarizing filter is a great choice for your lens. It is multi coated to help with filter to lens reflections, it's scratch resistant, but not water proof. The filter is well made and feels good in the way it spins.
The polarizing properties of this filter are quite good. A polarizing filter's effectiveness is dependent on one’s angle of perspective in relationship to the reflections, or light source. One can dial out harsh reflections from floors, windows, water, anything reflective (but not chrome) providing they are at a 90-degree angle to the light source causing such reflections.
Because a polarizer will add more contrast to your scene, it is a great way to add snap to your photos, especially to boring skies (see example image taken with this filter using a 28mm lens.) Be careful when shooting a sky with a lens wider than the equivalent to a 28mm or 24mm lens. The polarization may make the sky's tonal value uneven. No need to worry about vignetting, as the filter is super slim.
Another benefit in using a polarizing filter is to use them for a tiny bit of neutral density. This will help select a slower shutter speed.
Since a filter is mounted close to the front or back of a lens, any imperfections are so out of focus, they can't be noticed. Also, as long as a filter is made of optical glass, generally speaking, any loss of sharpness shouldn’t be an issue.
After 32 years of being a professional photographer, Id like to share my thoughts on when to spend more on a filter, and when to spend less.
-Spend less if you need to protect many lenses with an UV filter. Your savings will be quite a bit and the quality isn't such a step down. If you need to shoot for an assignment, or if you are about to make a great capture, you can always remove the UV filter and then later put it back on.
-Spend less if you aren't sure how often you may use the filter.
-Spend less if you are starting out.
-Spend more if you need water resistance.
-Spend more if you sell your work, or use step up rings, and only need a limited amount of filters.
-Spend more if color accuracy is the most important aspect.
This budget priced polarizing filter is a great choice for your lens. It is multi coated to help with filter to lens reflections, it's scratch resistant, but not water proof. The filter is well made and feels good in the way it spins.
The polarizing properties of this filter are quite good. A polarizing filter's effectiveness is dependent on one’s angle of perspective in relationship to the reflections, or light source. One can dial out harsh reflections from floors, windows, water, anything reflective (but not chrome) providing they are at a 90-degree angle to the light source causing such reflections.
Because a polarizer will add more contrast to your scene, it is a great way to add snap to your photos, especially to boring skies (see example image taken with this filter using a 28mm lens.) Be careful when shooting a sky with a lens wider than the equivalent to a 28mm or 24mm lens. The polarization may make the sky's tonal value uneven. No need to worry about vignetting, as the filter is super slim.
Another benefit in using a polarizing filter is to use them for a tiny bit of neutral density. This will help select a slower shutter speed.
Since a filter is mounted close to the front or back of a lens, any imperfections are so out of focus, they can't be noticed. Also, as long as a filter is made of optical glass, generally speaking, any loss of sharpness shouldn’t be an issue.
After 32 years of being a professional photographer, Id like to share my thoughts on when to spend more on a filter, and when to spend less.
-Spend less if you need to protect many lenses with an UV filter. Your savings will be quite a bit and the quality isn't such a step down. If you need to shoot for an assignment, or if you are about to make a great capture, you can always remove the UV filter and then later put it back on.
-Spend less if you aren't sure how often you may use the filter.
-Spend less if you are starting out.
-Spend more if you need water resistance.
-Spend more if you sell your work, or use step up rings, and only need a limited amount of filters.
-Spend more if color accuracy is the most important aspect.
21/04/2025
I enjoy K&F products for the most part and this filter 'set' is no exception.
At 52mm, it's nice and compact. You get a filter, a filter cap, a strap, and a case and cleaning cloth.
The CPL operated very smoothly with no slop, and the filter improved every image I took with it.
Can't go wrong with this filter. It's a keeper.
At 52mm, it's nice and compact. You get a filter, a filter cap, a strap, and a case and cleaning cloth.
The CPL operated very smoothly with no slop, and the filter improved every image I took with it.
Can't go wrong with this filter. It's a keeper.
20/04/2025
K&F Concept 52mm Circular Polarizer Filter with Lens Cap Cleaning Cloth Is well made and easy to use. Feels very durable but light weight. It looks good on my camera set up. It’s a great product for the money.
18/04/2025
I haven't used this that much but enough to write a passable review. It fits my Sony HX400V but it does take a bit of getting used to. I used to use a polarizing filter on my old manual cameras but it seems a bit different on digital cameras. I do need to practice a bit more but then I usually take nature photos of birds and bugs, and maybe this is not for that per se. Perhaps I don't even need one, but I shall try it out in the summer on landscapes.
09/04/2025
Really nice for automotive shots. Makes every thing look way better. Picture quality is unaffected and it's easy to clean unlike some filters this doesn't attract dust very bad at all
08/04/2025
I have purchased a K&F UV filter 6 months ago and liked it, it seemed like good quality and I really liked the ribbed easy to grip frame (the biggest deciding factor), but it's a UV lens, not a lot to say about a lens that is at it's best when it does nothing to the picture.
This lens impressed me, it outperforms a CPL that cost me 3x the cost of this set. The attached video is me checking it out for the first time right from the package on my Nikon D5200. When dialed in the glare goes away and the colors suddenly pop!. I had only intended to post a few pics but when I saw the results I immediately made the video.
This lens impressed me, it outperforms a CPL that cost me 3x the cost of this set. The attached video is me checking it out for the first time right from the package on my Nikon D5200. When dialed in the glare goes away and the colors suddenly pop!. I had only intended to post a few pics but when I saw the results I immediately made the video.
06/04/2025