This is the first K&F Concept filter I've owned, and thus far, it's working really well. I got the 77mm UV version for an 11-16mm wide angle zoom lens, replacing an amazonbasics UV filter. I have no issues with the Amazon product; it also works well to reduce UV and protect the lens, but I like that the K&F is lighter, thinner, and appears to be at least slightly less reflective.
Going back to the ancient days of film SLRs, I've always been a fan of UV or 'skylight' filters to protect the lens and do some UV reduction at the same time. I've carried this practice over to the digital age, too, of course. I seldom notice a difference between these filters by brand, but the K&F seems particularly well made. I'm not exactly sure how to interpret the significance of the claims on the box (8k? Really? Waterproof?) but do appreciate multicoating and anti-scratch features.
I also wanted to note the nice case the filter comes in. It has the capability of holding different-sized filters and closes securely, not always the case with other filter cases. I'm apt to leave the filter on the lens, but still appreciate this attention to detail.
I get the idea that people minimize the need for filters nowadays; I think they should give them their due, and the K&F is a really nice filter to improve photos and, in particular, protect expensive lenses.
Going back to the ancient days of film SLRs, I've always been a fan of UV or 'skylight' filters to protect the lens and do some UV reduction at the same time. I've carried this practice over to the digital age, too, of course. I seldom notice a difference between these filters by brand, but the K&F seems particularly well made. I'm not exactly sure how to interpret the significance of the claims on the box (8k? Really? Waterproof?) but do appreciate multicoating and anti-scratch features.
I also wanted to note the nice case the filter comes in. It has the capability of holding different-sized filters and closes securely, not always the case with other filter cases. I'm apt to leave the filter on the lens, but still appreciate this attention to detail.
I get the idea that people minimize the need for filters nowadays; I think they should give them their due, and the K&F is a really nice filter to improve photos and, in particular, protect expensive lenses.
30/01/2024
This is a fairly standard UV filter and little to review. Nice Glass.
The thing about this filter that stands out to me is the extra added side grips.
A majority of the filters I have used have been thin and don't have the added grips. Not having this feature can make it a little difficult to screw on filters. With grips, this was an ease to put on.
Nice filter for the price!
The thing about this filter that stands out to me is the extra added side grips.
A majority of the filters I have used have been thin and don't have the added grips. Not having this feature can make it a little difficult to screw on filters. With grips, this was an ease to put on.
Nice filter for the price!
30/01/2024
This filter helps as a protection for the camera lens as well as help reduce the UV light.
The build quality is excellent as usual from K&F Concept.
The lens filter, while slim, has grooves designed to make it easy to take these on and off. The UV filter's effect is barely noticeable, but it helps in extreme lighting situations.
Overall this is a perfect filter to keep on my lens at all times as an additional layer or protection.
The build quality is excellent as usual from K&F Concept.
The lens filter, while slim, has grooves designed to make it easy to take these on and off. The UV filter's effect is barely noticeable, but it helps in extreme lighting situations.
Overall this is a perfect filter to keep on my lens at all times as an additional layer or protection.
29/01/2024
This is a very well made UV filter. It fits my go-to canon 24-105mm lens perfectly. A UV filter can come in handy for many photo opportunities to help get that great shot. And having a filter over an expensive lens can keep it from getting damaged. This is a great filter for both of those reasons.
27/01/2024
I’ve been a fan of K&F Filters for sometime now, and have come to appreciate the consistency and the quality of the brand. The majority of my lenses live their lives with K&F UV protective filters on their front element.
I recently purchased a lens known for the special quality it brings to images, but has the disadvantage of being susceptible to flaring when shot wide open, which is how I like to use it. That being the case, my thought was that the coatings on the K&F Concept Ultra-Low Reflectivity Filter might provide at least some reduction in flare; in other words, the anti-reflective coatings on the filter reduce scattered light reaching the lens itself.
Using a spot meter and a neutral grey card, I found that the MCUV filter doe not absorb any light, nor does it degrade the image sharpness; the two provided pictures of type are both enlarged 500%. It does serve the purpose, as is typically the case, of low-cost protection for the front element of the lens. It is very light-weight owing to its aluminum frame, and the thinness of the glass. It has knurls on the frame for grip and the front threads are, at least in the case of the 62mm size I ordered, the same size as the filter size. This is not the case with all K&F Concept filters; I have several where the front threads are larger than the filter size or rear threads.
In the tests I performed to check for its “Low-Reflectivity,” in situations where there is a high degree of flare, for example the sun is in the frame, it did seem to help reduce flare in the lens I was using. And in situations where there is not a high degree of flare, I did sense that it provided slightly more contrast, evidence that it is preventing some scattered light from entering the lens. So, it did seem to do what I had hoped, that is, provide additional effective coatings to reduce flare in a specific lens. And of course, one would expect the same results on any lens to which its attached.
At best, these effects are subtle. On the other hand, they could be imagined; I’m seeing what I want to see. In all things visual, I use my senses rather charts and graphs to decide if an effect is of interest or useful to me. I don’t make comparisons, but judge a lens or filter, for example, for the qualities it has, not by those it doesn’t. Does it provide me a means by which to realize an idea or vision; that is the question for me. Every lens, filter, camera, film, etc., has a quality that needn’t be deemed as “good” or “bad,” but rather, is that the quality that aligns with my vision. Start with a vision, and the means will present itself.
As I noted at the beginning, I’ve come to rely on the quality of K&F filters, and for the reasons that the seller asserts, but most importantly to me, the high quality of their multi-coated, anti-reflective glass. Putting low quality glass in front of a high-quality lens denigrates the lens quality to that of the filter in front of it. That is why I have confidence in K&F filters.
Along with the filter is supplied what appears to be a new version of protective case; it is fabricated in such a way that it will hold a variety of filter sizes securely; I like it. Also included is a high-quality microfiber lens cleaning cloth.
I recently purchased a lens known for the special quality it brings to images, but has the disadvantage of being susceptible to flaring when shot wide open, which is how I like to use it. That being the case, my thought was that the coatings on the K&F Concept Ultra-Low Reflectivity Filter might provide at least some reduction in flare; in other words, the anti-reflective coatings on the filter reduce scattered light reaching the lens itself.
Using a spot meter and a neutral grey card, I found that the MCUV filter doe not absorb any light, nor does it degrade the image sharpness; the two provided pictures of type are both enlarged 500%. It does serve the purpose, as is typically the case, of low-cost protection for the front element of the lens. It is very light-weight owing to its aluminum frame, and the thinness of the glass. It has knurls on the frame for grip and the front threads are, at least in the case of the 62mm size I ordered, the same size as the filter size. This is not the case with all K&F Concept filters; I have several where the front threads are larger than the filter size or rear threads.
In the tests I performed to check for its “Low-Reflectivity,” in situations where there is a high degree of flare, for example the sun is in the frame, it did seem to help reduce flare in the lens I was using. And in situations where there is not a high degree of flare, I did sense that it provided slightly more contrast, evidence that it is preventing some scattered light from entering the lens. So, it did seem to do what I had hoped, that is, provide additional effective coatings to reduce flare in a specific lens. And of course, one would expect the same results on any lens to which its attached.
At best, these effects are subtle. On the other hand, they could be imagined; I’m seeing what I want to see. In all things visual, I use my senses rather charts and graphs to decide if an effect is of interest or useful to me. I don’t make comparisons, but judge a lens or filter, for example, for the qualities it has, not by those it doesn’t. Does it provide me a means by which to realize an idea or vision; that is the question for me. Every lens, filter, camera, film, etc., has a quality that needn’t be deemed as “good” or “bad,” but rather, is that the quality that aligns with my vision. Start with a vision, and the means will present itself.
As I noted at the beginning, I’ve come to rely on the quality of K&F filters, and for the reasons that the seller asserts, but most importantly to me, the high quality of their multi-coated, anti-reflective glass. Putting low quality glass in front of a high-quality lens denigrates the lens quality to that of the filter in front of it. That is why I have confidence in K&F filters.
Along with the filter is supplied what appears to be a new version of protective case; it is fabricated in such a way that it will hold a variety of filter sizes securely; I like it. Also included is a high-quality microfiber lens cleaning cloth.
23/01/2024
Well, anyone with a camera with lens threading for filters, anyway.
Why? Glad you asked! There are two major reasons, while professional photographers may have more.
First - protection! You probably dropped a good chunk of change on your camera, and you want to protect it. Other than water, the exposed lens can be the most susceptible part of your camera for accidental damage. A scratch or chip on your primary lens will make it next to worthless. A UV filter in front of your main glass can absorb any accidental hits without damaging your primary, and is a lot cheaper to replace than your lens (or complete camera, if it has a fixed lens).
Second - picture quality. Excessive UV light can ruin the best planned shot. Indoors under florescent lighting you can get very poor picture quality. A UV filter knocks most of that out of the picture. Outdoors, especially near water or at high-altitude, excessive natural UV will push your pictures into the blue end of the spectrum - and you don't want that either!
This is a reasonably priced, quality, glass UV filter. Threaded on both sides so you can add additional filters if your shot requires. Well packaged in a solid case to protect it when not in use. With care, this should last for quite some time. Comes with a 2-year warranty, so don't forget to register it!
And always carry a spare..... just in case.
Why? Glad you asked! There are two major reasons, while professional photographers may have more.
First - protection! You probably dropped a good chunk of change on your camera, and you want to protect it. Other than water, the exposed lens can be the most susceptible part of your camera for accidental damage. A scratch or chip on your primary lens will make it next to worthless. A UV filter in front of your main glass can absorb any accidental hits without damaging your primary, and is a lot cheaper to replace than your lens (or complete camera, if it has a fixed lens).
Second - picture quality. Excessive UV light can ruin the best planned shot. Indoors under florescent lighting you can get very poor picture quality. A UV filter knocks most of that out of the picture. Outdoors, especially near water or at high-altitude, excessive natural UV will push your pictures into the blue end of the spectrum - and you don't want that either!
This is a reasonably priced, quality, glass UV filter. Threaded on both sides so you can add additional filters if your shot requires. Well packaged in a solid case to protect it when not in use. With care, this should last for quite some time. Comes with a 2-year warranty, so don't forget to register it!
And always carry a spare..... just in case.
23/01/2024
The glass is very transparent, match the typical characteristic of multi coating filters I own, the ring metal have this matte finish looks. Keep the filter container, for future safe holding few different size filter taken down from lens.
23/01/2024
This is a clear protection lens filter. I noticed no intrusion of the lens in any of my photographs. It screwed on easily onto my Tamron 150-600 lens. Clear and well made.
23/01/2024
The discussion continues as to the need to keep a clear filter mounted, mostly to protect your lens. But I definitely keep one on each lens.
I'm impressed with this K&F filter. It is very lightweight. The ring holder for the glass filter is metal and well-machined. One of the features I really like is the fact that they have incorporated a couple of reeded sections on the outside of the ring. Sometimes filters can get stuck and be difficult to remove, and those serrations help get a good grip for unscrewing. The ring itself is very thin—I measured it at 6mm, including the threads. The thinner a filter is, the less likely it is to be visible in your shots, especially when using very wide-angle lenses.
I don't know what kind of coatings they have used on the glass—stated as 28 layers in the ad—but the reflection color is a yellowish-green, as opposed to the more bluish-green I've seen on many other filters.
I'm impressed with this K&F filter. It is very lightweight. The ring holder for the glass filter is metal and well-machined. One of the features I really like is the fact that they have incorporated a couple of reeded sections on the outside of the ring. Sometimes filters can get stuck and be difficult to remove, and those serrations help get a good grip for unscrewing. The ring itself is very thin—I measured it at 6mm, including the threads. The thinner a filter is, the less likely it is to be visible in your shots, especially when using very wide-angle lenses.
I don't know what kind of coatings they have used on the glass—stated as 28 layers in the ad—but the reflection color is a yellowish-green, as opposed to the more bluish-green I've seen on many other filters.
21/01/2024