[State of counterfeits in December 2021 and how to completely avoid them]
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This is an extremely high quality, Brass filter. All version of it are Brass.
Using it for the past few days I have seen Zero issues with image sharpness at all, vignetting or distortion.
Its heavy, Solid and extremely smooth to turn.
However, I have noticed that when using this on a step up ring (52mm lens to 58mm filter) the step up ring makes it slightly harder to turn at specific points.
However, that probably say more about the step up ring than this filter.
The F-Pro version reduces about 1 and 1/3rd stops of light. So you can use this as a 1 stop ND filter too.
Other than that the color is amazing, Polarization is amazing and I am extremely happy I paid premium for this over a $20 filter.
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When it comes to counterfeits. I'd like to point something out for those who are worried.
If you look at all the reviews submitted through Amazon concerning B+W Counterfeit filters.
All of them. And I mean all of them going back almost a decade, are Always related to the
XS-PRO (Slim Mount) version. Not the F-Pro version.
If you are looking to avoid counterfeit B+W filters on Amazon get the F-Pro version.
There are no documented cases of counterfeit F-Pro.
B+W also has an authenticity checker on their website.
Google "Schneider Kreuznach authenticity check".
Keep in mind the country you bought the filter from Amazon on for the authenticity check country.
If you purchased from .De Amazon, select Germany.
If you purchased from .co.uk select UK.
If you purchased from Amazon US select US
etc.
You won't regret spending money on a quality filter like this.
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Whether in Hollywood, aboard the Apollo spacecraft for NASA’s moon landing, in the photo studios of professional photographers, or on the lenses of amateur photographers - Schneider Kreuznach stands with its filter brand, B + W for first-class photo accessories.
With one of the most advanced research and development departments in the industry, Schneider Kreuznach ensures continuous improvement and completely new and unique methods around thin film technology, nano-coating, antireflection technology, and much more as they continue to move into the future.
Today, state-of-the-art production facilities, precise CNC machines, and a highly developed antireflection coating technology promises top quality that is among the first and finest in the world market, making Schneider Kreuznach one of the leading camera lens filter manufacturers.
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| Intended Use | Protects your lens from damage and dirt. Highly transparent and protective. | Blocks undesirable UV components of daylight. Invisible UV light is more intense in pure sea air and in high mountain regions and can cause blurring and a blue cast. | Reduces light for larger apertures. Ideal for portraits. Cotton candy effect for moving water, crowds, and cars. With variable 1-5 ND stops. | Reduces light for larger apertures, ideal for portrait. Cotton candy effect for moving water, crowds, and cars. With fixed ND stops. | Reduces reflections from a variety of surfaces. Increases color saturation and contrast. With higher transmission and outstanding effectiveness. | Reduces reflections from a variety of surfaces. Increases color saturation and contrast. |
| Available as F-PRO (Standard Mount) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Available as XS-PRO (Slim Mount) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mounting Material: | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass |
| Matte black coated Mounting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Frontmount | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Available Diameter | 30.5 mm - 112 mm | 30.5 mm - 112 mm | 46 mm - 95 mm | 30.5 mm - 95 mm | 37 mm - 82 mm | |
| fine-polished filter glass for highest demands | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Made in Germany | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Urth US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| thread size | 77 millimeters | 77 millimeters | 67 millimeters | 46 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 60 millimeters |
| photo filter effect | Polarizer | Polarizer | Polarizer | Ultraviolet, Polarizer | Polarizer | Polarizer |
| material | Glass | Optical Glass, Brass | Glass | Glass, Optical Glass | Glass | Glass |
| water resistance | water repellent | water resistant | water resistant | not water resistant | water repellent | water repellent |
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Quality CPL!!
I read some of the reviews and was worried about the possibility of receiving a knock off. When my package arrived, I knew by the weight this was a genuine B+W filter (brass weight, gold lettering). Just to be sure, I checked the manufacturer authenticity website and entered the code to double check.I then proceeded to put it a test at night, which you can see in my image of my tempered glass window of the watercooled PC. Without filter, there is a reflection of my monitor. With the filter, turned appropriately, the reflection is gone!The filter itself fits my RF 28-70mm F2 perfectly, and the dial turns freely as needed. The lens hood fits on both ways as well.Amazon also shipped this same day! Extremely happy with this purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
Size: 58 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
Size: 72 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
Size: 77 mmStyle: XS-PRO (Slim Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
Size: 67 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
Great for fish photos! High quality filter.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
I bought this filter to take photos of fish in our trout pond. It is amazing for that purpose. The afternoon I received this was full of glare and reflections. Without looking through the camera I couldn’t see a fish. But with it on and rotated properly I was able to get great photos. The dark photo on the left was with the filter rotated to allow glare. And on the right with glare minimized. I was able to get amazing photos of the trout feeding. I can’t believe I waited this long to have one of these! My Smith sunglasses also allowed me to see these fish and that is what tipped me off that I was missing a lot in my photos. Using this filter is way easier than trying to shoot through my sunglasses. Seems to work well with my Canon 80D autofocus and auto exposure. Schneider no longer supports the counterfeit protection website that links to the box hologram label, but this seems obviously legit from the research I did as to what to look for.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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KarlR
Very Happy
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2023Size: 77 mmStyle: XS-PRO (Slim Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
José estrada
Es Calidad ….!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2022Size: 72 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
Thick Hair Canuck
Better - quality
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2021Size: 58 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
DOBM
Circular Polariser Perfection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2024Size: 77 mmStyle: F-PRO (Standard Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
philippe
Excellent
Reviewed in France on October 31, 2023Size: 77 mmStyle: XS-PRO (Slim Mount)Pattern: PolarizerVerified Purchase
