B + W 62mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Filter in Wide Angle Slim Mount, MRC Coated Glass.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I use this filter for landscape photograhy mainly. I have had cheap ones in the past, and never used them. By contrast, this one looses very little light, has strong effect, has not yet shown lens flair, and the sharpness seems unchanged. It goes on and off easily, actually too easily. When I rotate it, I have to turn it only in the tightening direction or it will unthread. The lack of thread on the outbord side is only a concern in two conditions. If you want to add an ND filter after setting the polarizer. Or, if you want to make your own variable ND filter by adding a linear polarizer on top.

JOHN D.

2009-10-17T21:00:00

You've purchased good glass even if it's consumer glass. Why put a cheap filter on it? All filters cause additional flare that costs you contrast. The very best have the least flare. This B+W has been tested to show that it is almost flare free. Also cheap filters mount the glass stressed that bends with various temperatures and humidity. Aluminum rings oxidize with time. Brass does not, and you can easily remove this filter without a filter wrench. Schott Glass is the glass company owned by Schneider and is one of the most compelling reasons to buy a German made filter. Finally, these filters are batch dyed and have waterproof coatings that are very easy to clean and are very hard.

Craig H.