Used B + W 40.5mm XS-Pro Kaesemann High Transmission Circular Polarizer Filter, MRC Nano Coating

2022-03-07T08:51:39

Excellent seal tight packaging. Arrived in good condition. The product is as described. Doesn't cause vignette and is great for minimalist.

ALBERTO L.

2022-01-26T07:46:04

Great for wildlife in the water, such as frogs, turtles, whales and northern water snakes.

SIMPSON D.

2021-11-08T07:39:13

Fantastic polarizer from B+W. I got great saturated colors, specially from foliage and blue skies. The only issue would be that if sometimes is hard to remove from the lens. I use it with a Fuji 27mm f2.8 lens. I'd totally recommend this filter. Buy directly from Adorama, beware of the fake B+W filters from other sellers

JUAN P.

2021-10-05T12:11:38

I would recommend this filter. Pictures look great with it.

Carolyn D.

2021-08-07T18:36:50

The polarizer was delivered quickly. I have always been pleased with B&W products, and I am also happy with 72mm Circular Polarizer.

LAURIE S.

2021-07-20T08:14:47

Top of the line B+W filters never disappoint

Larry A.

2021-06-22T09:41:14

This polarizer was made by Schneider Kreuznach, a very high quality German optics company. This circular polarizer has very high transmission for the selected linear polarization. It is fabricated using brass and subsequently has a very smooth rotary action.. Brass does not gall like aluminum and so is often used in bearings. Finally it has a very good, hard, multicoated antireflection coating. It has been cited in scientific literature as being used in scientific instruments that were measuring the polarization of the sky (use Google Scholar to search scientific papers for Kaesemann polarizer)

WILLIAM K.

2021-06-17T18:28:33

As promised, the surface is extremely hydrophobic, which makes water go away easily and completely. Likely for the same reason, anything repelling water tends to stick to this surface. The filter comes with some kind of residue on both surfaces that is extremely difficult to remove without "making it physical", wiping it off mechanically with some kind of tissue (I didn't even try, because I am afraid of smearing it around and of micro-scratches). If it wasn't a multi-part polarizer, I'd probably try to wash it off with distilled water, but not this one. The one I received had a spot with no coating: highly reflective, like a piece of debris. If it is replaced with one that have no issues, the rating stays.

KONSTANTIN L.

2021-06-02T09:46:59

It works great. Glad I bought it. I have always had good luck with B + W products. Thanks for all the help from Adorama.

LARRY S.

2021-05-27T08:24:26

Fantastic piece of kit. Perfect pairing on Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8. Only need to compensate exposure by about 1.3 stops.

COLBY H.

2021-05-09T11:00:01

never can wrong with B + W filters

RICHARD K.

2021-05-05T08:25:23

When it comes to filters, B+W is normally my first choice. Good build and the polarizing filters help evade the nasty reflections. I'd definitely recommend this product

Ajay P.

2021-04-28T22:08:35

Very happy with the smaller size. I wish they were more resistant to scratches but very happy with them otherwise. It was easy to decide to keep using them with my new lens.

Joseph K.

2021-03-25T03:42:48

Nicely built and causes no distortion, but the ring got very hard to turn, almost to the point of locking up. Sent it back to the company and it came back better, but still too tight. Unacceptable for a product that is this expensive. Ended up with a Breakthrough.

BILL N.

2021-03-11T09:40:15

Polarizing effect feels moderate. I'm too inexperienced to know if a stronger effect is possible on other brands. Works well on reducing water glare. I've noticed lesser effects on sky. Low light loss, isn't an issue for me at all with landscapes. Color shift hasn't been an issue either, but everything is brown and grey outside right now! Used with Oly 12-40mm PRO. No problem with vignette at widest, 24mm equivalent. Small, low profile. Feels solid and high quality. Ring turns smooth, slightly stiff but that prevents accidental turning. Both lens hood and cap still work with the polarizer mounted. Overall feels like a high quality piece for a reasonable price.

Jamie L.

2021-02-12T07:34:04

Great filter, I immediately noticed a difference and only regret not getting one sooner for a lot of my lenses.

CYRUS C.

2021-01-21T07:06:05

Great filter. Quality.

RUDOLF T.

2021-01-21T07:04:09

Seems very nice.

LAWRENCE L.

2021-01-20T11:33:31

I purchased this filter about 1.5 years ago. Since I liked it, I bought another one for my other lens so that I do not have to screw and unscrew with only one filter. I am not getting into technical review of the filter. Rather I am posting a sample picture using this filter on my nikor 16-35mm. You will be the judge.

CHARLES L.

2021-01-13T17:17:30

Does not seem to reduce the amount of light by much, which is great. Have not really got to use it for what I bought it for: shooting migrating salmon. Putting it on a 135mm f2 Zeiss lens, which is extremely sharp (sharpest lens I have ever used) and has a nice color pop. Having Zeiss glass makes you want to get the best glass for your filter.

CHRIS C.

2021-01-12T11:18:21

Love it, it's everything advertised.

MORGAN M.

2021-01-04T13:39:36

Great polarizer !

Michael W.

2020-12-04T07:42:26

Good lens for me

Margret H.

2020-11-18T20:21:02

The product was as described, and works as expected. I primarily wanted it as protection for my favorite lens.

DEBORAH F.

2020-11-12T03:01:12

I only use B+W filters polarizing and UV. They are worth the extra money spent.

Blair W.

2020-11-04T10:51:58

Only had the chance to use it for a few shots at the time of review. Solid feel and great clarity. Does what I need it to and worth my buy.

COLIN P.

2020-10-30T13:35:30

Quality. Cuts glare and reflection like it's supposed to.

John M.

2020-10-15T09:36:25

Good CPL, does the job fine.

JIAYI D.

2020-09-24T08:40:29

Goes on smoothly, thin, B+W has a very fine reputation and the price was far less than I would have expected--what more could I want

STEPHEN S.

2020-09-16T08:05:43

Works great!

Jon K.