[Review&QnA] Gobe 37mm UV Lens Filter (1Peak)

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	[Review&QnA] Gobe 37mm UV Lens Filter (1Peak) GotoProduct About this item GOBE IS NOW URTH | We changed our name to better reflect what we’re working to protect. To find the equivalent Urth product, search code B088C3NPK5 IMPROVE SHARPNESS | Reduces haze, sharpens your image and protects your lens. GOBE 2PEAK | Made for mid-tier lenses. Premium Japanese optical glass with a 16-layer nano-coating for neutral colour balance, reducing lens flare, removing ghosting, and protecting against scratches, dirt, and grime. Backed by our lifetime warranty. NO VIGNETTING | Consciously designed durable magnalium rims are double-threaded for stacking and slim profile to avoid vignetting. PROTECT YOUR LENS | UV filters protect your lenses without affecting exposure settings. Keep a UV on your lenses to protect them against the perils of common use – dirt, water, and scratches.
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★★★★★ Excellent quality in their "entry level" filters Size: 52mm | Verified Purchase First, FWIW, I'm a believer in putting a filter on a lens to protect the exposed front glass. If you're reading the review, I assume you are as well. I just don't want that protective layer to have any impact on the final image. That is why I don't buy inexpensive (go ahead, say "cheap") "protector" filters or low end UV or skylight filters. There are options out there, and I have used many, including Gobe's "Two Peak" filters (which I have also reviewed). My first impression of the One Peak was that is is noticeably lighter than the Two Peak. I suspect that this is due to the grade of optical glass used, since the rim appears to be the same, and the coating weighs fractions of a gram. This does not concern me. With my calibrated eye, I saw no flaws in the coating and no irregularities in the glass itself. It does appear to reasonably resist smudges. It arrived clean (only trace dust particles and no haze from packaging). The threads are clean and precisely cut, so that it threaded onto its destination lens easily. I'm confident that I'll be just as pleased with this filter as my other Gobes.   ★★★★★ Noticeable Contrast Improvement Verified Purchase This was very well packaged and arrived in a timely fashion. The filter fits perfectly and sits securely on the lens and can be removed easily when needed. The best feature for me was a noticeable contrast improvement for my pictures of bird. Look at the comparison of the two shots of the same bird with and without the filter.   ★★★★★ Great for the price Size: 95mm | Verified Purchase Can't say as difference of pic quality difference as I'm using primarily as a protector and don't take it on and off, but am able to take sharp photos with it on. Can tell you that I wish there would have been a bit more substance to the metal ring around the lens part. Little hard to get threaded as with most I'm sure on a 95mm, but otherwise does fit on my Tamron 150-600.   ★★★★★ Slim filter helps camcorder lens hood stay out of view Size: 55mm | Verified Purchase I bought a slim profile Gobe 55mm coated UV filter with threads on both sides, for a Sony camcorder, and it works like a champ. Here's the way I use it -- the filter screws into the front of my Handycam to protect the Balanced Optical Steady Shot lens. Then I attached a 55-77mm metal step-up ring that I bought on Amazon, and attached a plastic 77mm tulip lens hood from JennyShop. By using such a large diameter lens hood, with a slim profile filter, I am able to keep the hood out of the frame at wide angle. With a standard (thicker) 55mm filter, it pushed the step-up ring forward just enough to get in the view at wide angle. So if this is a problem for your camcorder, a slim filter might help. Just sayin'... And the Gobe filter does show evidence of coating (the green reflection) and has functioned well for me.   ★★★★★ Great filters and green too Size: 67mm | Verified Purchase I have a number of Gobe filters as they are very well made and work really well easily screwing on and off. Additionally they are package well in a tin that is usable for storage and they support green initiatives. Recommended   ★★★★★ Great filter, confusing listing. Size: 72mm | Verified Purchase This is a great-quality filter, especially for the price. The listing is confusing, though. At various places in the title, descriptions, and photos, it's described as both a 1Peak/12-layer and 2Peak/16-layer. The filter I received is actually the 1Peak/12-layer, which I think is correct for the listing and price. I assume it's the same as the Urth-branded version, but at a slightly cheaper price due to branding under the old Gobe name.   ★★★★★ Worth the price and investment. Size: 49mm | Verified Purchase Definitely a well made UV/ lens protector. No issues with sun flares or any other source. Great I bought several of these to protect my lenses. Secondly, I like their mission of planting trees which is awesome!   ★★★★★ Great filters. Size: 77mm | Verified Purchase Globe is a fantastic company with high quality filters! Not only is it a great UV filter but also a great protector for the front glass on all your lens!   ★★★★★ Great filter in 86mm Verified Purchase First time trying this brand of filter, but needed something for the Sigma 85mm f1.4 art lens (with the 86mm filter size) and this worked great. It seems to be a very good quality filter. I have had no issues with it and it seems to perform on par with much more expensive filters.   ★★★★★ Nice glass Size: 72mm | Verified Purchase I have been very happy with the Gobi-Urth brand. I highly recommend them for their terrific camera filters.   See more reviews
Custom Questions & answers
Question: Their site says that telephoto lenses need 3 peak quality. Is there a real difference or is it just marketing? Answer: Hi, The SCHOTT glass is a little sharper than the Japan Optics Glass when using a telephoto as it has slightly better light transmittance. It is highly recommended for use with telephoto lenses > 100mm focal length and is not just marketing. The ∆∆∆ range are designed for use with telephoto lenses. For any lens under 100mm, you will struggle to see the difference. I hope that helps explain. Regards, Gobe Support.   Question: I own a full Spectrum cam looking for52m lens to block uv light fromentering! that allows every other light spectrum to enter is this the lens i need? Answer: Hi, this filter will block UV light and has visible light transmission up to 99.6%. Kind regards   Question: Gobe uv 72mm japan optics 12-layer multi-resistant coated ultra violet filter, is this fir with "nikon af-s fx nikkor 20mm f/1.8g ed fixed lens"? Answer: Hi From my research you will need the 77mm filter size with the nikon af-s fx nikkor 20mm f/1.8g ed. Or it should tell you the diameter you need around the top end of the lens next to this symbol Ø. It will look something like Ø77mm or Ø77. Kind regards   Question: What’s the difference between 1 peak and 2 peak? Answer: Hi. The difference between the 1 Peak and 2 Peaks UV filters is the amount of MRC layers. The 1 Peak has 12 Layers and the 2 Peak has 16 Layers. The rims and glass are exactly the same. The more MRC the better the protection against scratches, dust, and dirt. It also helps reduce ghosting and flaring. Kind regards.   Question: Can you attach another filter to this one? (B+W 67mm Kaesemann) Answer: yes it has outer threads, for example, to attach a lens hood etc..   Question: Can this len fit a garmin 46 camera ? Answer: If the lens has threads on it there should be no problem   See more questions