82mm MCUV Filter ultra-thin Trapezoid Patterned Frame Coating with a Vacuum Cleaning Cloth Nano-Klear

SKU: KF01.K82V2

  • 19.99
Overall Rating 4.9   197
Reviews
5
Reasonable price. Good anti-reflective coating (But an expensive Hoya Fusion filter is better in comparison)
The item received met my basic expectations. The glass filter (not plastic) is coated on both sides for anti-reflection, which is reflected in the green reflections. The filter frame was finely and precisely machined using CNC machines; it was easy to screw onto a lens. When I examine this K&F filter side by side with a much more expensive Hoya Fusion UV filter that I also use, I actually notice some differences. In particular, the green-tinted reflections of this K&F filter are more noticeable than the weaker reflections of the Japanese-made Hoya filter (which claims 99.8% transmittance). That's to be expected from the much more expensive Hoya, and it's also why I use it for a telephoto lens that I often use outdoors. However, I don't need the Hoya for every lens I own. I find this K&F filter pretty good enough for my less frequently used lenses and for most situations. (And if the situation is particularly prone to ghosting, for example, I know enough to simply remove the filter in that particular situation.) (I also liked that the included cleaning cloth came in factory-sealed packaging, just like wet eyeglass wipes . This gives me a little more confidence that the cleaning cloth hasn't been contaminated with tiny sand that could cause scratches. I personally don't use this type of cleaning cloth carelessly on filters and lenses, but it's a nice touch.) LIKES: - Reasonable price - Precise CNC machined filter frame - Anti-reflective coatings on filter surfaces, good enough for most normal situations. I like the balance between good enough quality and reasonable price that I find with this K&F Concept UV filter. It is mainly used to protect the lens from sand and dust. That's why I give this filter 5 stars. (Some filters on Amazon are now more expensive than a brand camera *lens* they are used on. That's not a reflection of quality, but 99% of marketing. Crazy.)
19/03/2023