58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filter with Filter Cap Cleaning Cloth Optical Glass Ultra Slim Polarizing CPL Filter with 28 Multi-Layer Coatings Nano-Xcel Series
SKU: KF01.971V2
This arrived quickly in the mail after ordering. It came USPS and in a kf congcept cushioned envelope. You can see all of its wrappings in pictures above. It came professionally wrapped with very professional Packaging. Everything from top to bottom is high quality the lens is a very good quality and the metal casing to the lens itself is extremely high quality I love the gnarled edges around it so that you can grip the filter itself to thread it onto the lens it cuts out the UV no matter which way you turn the lens so this particular product you don't have to have the lens turnt a certain way in order for it to work it works and 360° of rotation. It came with a lanyard and a microfiber cleaning cloth which was very good quality in itself tough durable and I tested it out it does clean very well it gets off all debris and grease with minimal effort. A lot of cloths just seem to smear grease around or hand oil around but this takes it off makes it look shiny and new with no residue. The lens cap is of great quality it's very thick the clamps are tough and rugged and don't seem to come off with any little bump they actually have to be squeezed pretty good in order for them to come off of the filter itself but it's not so difficult that you have to work at it to get it off functions as it should. This isn't my first product from K & F I've been using their products for years as you can see in the photos above I have some of their lens adapters and I've had their products for other cameras that I have mostly vintage. I've been impressed Through The Years with their products and this doesn't stop it with this one it impressed me I've went through a lot of brands of filters and I tell you they all have something with them that you know they're not perfect but this one seems to be perfect in every way it is more than just a lens cover it has a function that serves a purpose and I plan on leaving it planted on my lenses always. I will definitely go back and buy more for sure. It screwed on to my lens very easily I did do the typical turn it the opposite direction you're supposed to to get it to fit into the threads first and once you hear that initial click and you know it's seated properly then you turn it to the right to tighten it in and it goes right in beautifully the lens hoods that I had fit over it not that you will need it but it never hurts to have it affixed. The lanyard went on easily and it's tough it also has a cinch on it to cinch it up to your wrist as per the picture above that it doesn't slide or fall off or if you're taking a picture and someone runs past you and tries to grab your camera they will not get it easily from you you will be able to hold on to that camera tightly for you tourists out there. There's a time for a strap and there's a time for a lanyard and most of the time I find that the lanyard is more convenient than a strap the strap becomes cumbersome and most of the time you find that it's in the way it's not even that great for letting it just hang on your neck to where the lanyard it's their cameras in your hand all the time and it's there until you're ready to not have it in your hand anymore you don't have to worry about it if I want to just let it hang I can let it hang and it's just fine granted the bigger the camera the more of a pain the lanyard is but for everything that's a medium to small size camera lanyards or the way to go I believe you're getting a lot for your money with this product and this is a company that you can rely on for multiple photography applications both for photography itself and video this lens works great for taking video footage and keeping the glare off not just the glare off but keeping the ultraviolet down so that you're getting true to color and you can see once you've applied it to your camera how it's going to be and I guarantee you you're going to like it I did there's some pictures above of things that I took photos of in the yard immediately after installing it on my lens and you can tell there that it didn't affect the color of any of those items but it did take the glare off of those items and left them true to color very vibrant I didn't know doctoring to the photos those are raw photos and you could see that everything is very detailed. Are there more expensive filters for cameras? Yes there are more expensive filters but I have to say that these fit the bill for most any filter that you're going to every need or use and they are a fraction of the price you will get professional quality if you have professional equipment if you have generic equipment you're going to get the quality that that product is going to produce and not a miracle from a lens filter LOL.
09/11/2024
This polarizer was very easy to work with, solid build quality, was easy to turn because of the nicely grooved adjustment ring. It comes in a sturdy plastic case, sitting in protective foam, and includes a lanyard as well as a lens cap and cleaning cloth.
Overall I'm very happy with this filter and can recommend it, adds detail to photos in fully bright sunlight and even in unevenly lit situations.
Overall I'm very happy with this filter and can recommend it, adds detail to photos in fully bright sunlight and even in unevenly lit situations.
08/11/2024
Overall great filter.
I ordered 82mm size for Canon 15-35 and it threads nicely. The rotating ring itself also has a very nice design that is easy to grip and rotate. More chunky than most.
This one also has 28 multi-layer coatings, including hydrophobic and scratch-resistant properties. Not sure if they will make much of a difference. I really just appreciate if a lens is easy enough to wipe down without smearing and it's still too new to tell.
But let my included photos be your guide. Colors on the table seemed to be more natural and the wood popped more and when taking photos directly on glass there was significant reduction in glare.
I ordered 82mm size for Canon 15-35 and it threads nicely. The rotating ring itself also has a very nice design that is easy to grip and rotate. More chunky than most.
This one also has 28 multi-layer coatings, including hydrophobic and scratch-resistant properties. Not sure if they will make much of a difference. I really just appreciate if a lens is easy enough to wipe down without smearing and it's still too new to tell.
But let my included photos be your guide. Colors on the table seemed to be more natural and the wood popped more and when taking photos directly on glass there was significant reduction in glare.
04/11/2024
K&F Concept is a reliable provider of good camera accessories if you stick to the more sophisticated product lines. This filter is not exactly cheap, which is because it comes from the Xcel series, so it is aimed more at photographers with greater ambitions.
The filter is very well made and is easy to screw on. The rotating mechanism runs smoothly, not too easily. The ribbing of the aluminum ring gives a very good grip. The filter performance and image quality are impressive. For me, a polarizing filter is actually the filter that I always have on to remove the harshness of light reflections. This works excellently with this filter and the result is wonderfully rich, but overall balanced colors.
The filter comes standard with a sealed cleaning cloth and a filter cap that can be secured to the lens with a strap. If it does fall off, the bright orange strap is very noticeable and easy to recognize.
Overall, I am very happy with this filter and can definitely recommend it despite the high price.
The filter is very well made and is easy to screw on. The rotating mechanism runs smoothly, not too easily. The ribbing of the aluminum ring gives a very good grip. The filter performance and image quality are impressive. For me, a polarizing filter is actually the filter that I always have on to remove the harshness of light reflections. This works excellently with this filter and the result is wonderfully rich, but overall balanced colors.
The filter comes standard with a sealed cleaning cloth and a filter cap that can be secured to the lens with a strap. If it does fall off, the bright orange strap is very noticeable and easy to recognize.
Overall, I am very happy with this filter and can definitely recommend it despite the high price.
03/11/2024
K&F Concept is a reliable provider of good camera accessories if you stick to the more sophisticated product lines. This filter is not exactly cheap, which is because it comes from the Xcel series, i.e. is aimed more at photographers with bigger ambitions.
The filter is very well made and easy to screw on. The turning mechanism runs cleanly, not too smoothly. The corrugation of the aluminum ring gives a very good grip. The filter performance and image quality are impressive. For me, a pole filter is actually the perpetual filter to be able to remove the hardnesses when reflecting light. This works great with this filter and the result is wonderfully rich but overall balanced colors.
As standard, the filter comes with a shrink-wrapped cleaning cloth and a filter cover that can be secured to the lens with a strap. Should it fall off, the bright orange band is very noticeable and easy to recognize.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this filter and can definitely recommend it despite the high price.
The filter is very well made and easy to screw on. The turning mechanism runs cleanly, not too smoothly. The corrugation of the aluminum ring gives a very good grip. The filter performance and image quality are impressive. For me, a pole filter is actually the perpetual filter to be able to remove the hardnesses when reflecting light. This works great with this filter and the result is wonderfully rich but overall balanced colors.
As standard, the filter comes with a shrink-wrapped cleaning cloth and a filter cover that can be secured to the lens with a strap. Should it fall off, the bright orange band is very noticeable and easy to recognize.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this filter and can definitely recommend it despite the high price.
01/11/2024
I got this for my bird lens, which has a UV filter, but needed a polarizer. I've been pleased with K&F Concept lens filters in the past, so I got this one. It works great! The threads go onto my lens smoothly, with no catches or false starts. The polarizer is multi-coated glass and it is clear and clean. No flaws that I can see. The materials it is made of are great quality and seem durable. I've had great luck with products from this company and they have proven their durability. It comes in a plastic case. You also get a microfiber cleaning cloth with it.
It enhances my photos of sky scenes. I also look forward to using this to try to get better images of migrating salmon in the river this winter. The polarizer helps a lot with the reflections on the water. That will be my main use of it, other than for bird photography. It really helps make the colors against the sky "pop" and makes my images better. I'm not a professional photographer; just a hobbyist. But, I think this polarizer is well worth the purchase. I am happy with it.
It enhances my photos of sky scenes. I also look forward to using this to try to get better images of migrating salmon in the river this winter. The polarizer helps a lot with the reflections on the water. That will be my main use of it, other than for bird photography. It really helps make the colors against the sky "pop" and makes my images better. I'm not a professional photographer; just a hobbyist. But, I think this polarizer is well worth the purchase. I am happy with it.
21/10/2024
Great fit, great quality, great results.
This is my second K&F Polarizing filter. I started running one on my 28mm lens a while back and found it provided *MUCH* better results than the other, more popular brand filter I had been using. This fits my lens perfectly and securely, the added pieces are handy to have so I see them as "bonus items", since the filter is what I'm really after.
Updated with photo for comparison of alternative filters
This is my second K&F Polarizing filter. I started running one on my 28mm lens a while back and found it provided *MUCH* better results than the other, more popular brand filter I had been using. This fits my lens perfectly and securely, the added pieces are handy to have so I see them as "bonus items", since the filter is what I'm really after.
Updated with photo for comparison of alternative filters
20/10/2024
Easy to install, comes with extras, and looks great. It's fun seeing how this will blacken a IPS LED Screen with a filter but not do anything to an OLED screen when doing an initial test. Rotating the CPL is smooth as silk, and with how great live view is now on Mirrorless cameras it's just so pleasant to use filters now.
The build quality is great, and the nano size is always a plus. I current have it on a 77 to 82 step up filter on some older glass. As I'm changing from EF to RF glass I had to replace some 77mm filters with 82mm filters and this CPL fits the bill for helping with reflections and just anything in general a CPL is useful for.
I like the lens cover they give you for it. The pinch design matches a lot of the newer covers that are out now for the OEM lenses.
The build quality is great, and the nano size is always a plus. I current have it on a 77 to 82 step up filter on some older glass. As I'm changing from EF to RF glass I had to replace some 77mm filters with 82mm filters and this CPL fits the bill for helping with reflections and just anything in general a CPL is useful for.
I like the lens cover they give you for it. The pinch design matches a lot of the newer covers that are out now for the OEM lenses.
18/10/2024
I shot a lot of time-lapse sunrise over water. This cpl is great. The polarizer works fantastic to take the glare off water and reflections off glass. Worth every cent. fits great on my Tamron lenses.
18/10/2024
Overall great filter.
I ordered 82mm size for Canon 15-35 and it threads nicely. The rotating ring itself also has a very nice design that is easy to grip and rotate. More chunky than most.
This one also has 28 multi-layer coatings, including hydrophobic and scratch-resistant properties. Not sure if they will make much of a difference. I really just appreciate if a lens is easy enough to wipe down without smearing and it's still too new to tell.
But let my included photos be your guide. Colors on the table seemed to be more natural and the wood popped more and when taking photos directly on glass there was significant reduction in glare.
I ordered 82mm size for Canon 15-35 and it threads nicely. The rotating ring itself also has a very nice design that is easy to grip and rotate. More chunky than most.
This one also has 28 multi-layer coatings, including hydrophobic and scratch-resistant properties. Not sure if they will make much of a difference. I really just appreciate if a lens is easy enough to wipe down without smearing and it's still too new to tell.
But let my included photos be your guide. Colors on the table seemed to be more natural and the wood popped more and when taking photos directly on glass there was significant reduction in glare.
15/10/2024