B + W 62mm UV Protection Filter (010) for Camera Lens – Standard Mount (F-PRO), MRC, 16 Layers Multi-Resistant Coating, Photography Filter, 62 mm, Clear Protector
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About this item
- PROTECT YOUR EXPENSIVE CAMERA LENSES - The B + W62 mm UV haze clear camera filter is here to add 16 multi-resistant layers of protection against accidental drops, dust, flying, fingerprints, dirt, scratches sand or seawater spray. Enjoy outdoor photography without worrying about your precious lenses anymore.
- TAKE BLUE CAST OUT OF THE PICTURE - Literally. Whether you are a professional photographer or a beginner, the invisible Ultra-Violet component of light from the sky is a common issue. Our UV-blocking haze protector filter for 77mm lenses will eliminate blue cast and help you snap clearer images.
- F-PRO MOUNT - Thanks to precise precision manufacturing, B+W sockets fit absolutely accurately and are easy to install. The robust F-PRO filter with 62mm ensures easy handling, is suitable for wide-angle applications, and has a large selection of diameters as well as filter types. The internal thread means that a conventional lens hood can also be fitted.
- CHOOSE YOUR SIZE – To select the appropriate filter size, check your lens. On all lenses from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Samsung, Fuji and other manufacturers there is a printed diameter symbol that determines the filter size.
- MADE IN GERMANY - Schneider Kreuznach (B + W) – We are proudly your precision mechanics specialists for filters, photography, optics and precision, with more than 100 years of German experience. Schneider products have already been used in NASA's Apollo missions. Thanks to our multi-resistant nano coating lens filter, we are helping photographers everywhere take clearer, crisper images.
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★★★★★
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Avoid fakes! 2021 Updated B+W buying advice!
I’m a well known professional photographer and I “thought” an extremely savvy consumer, too. Lo and behold, through lots of research I have learned that most of the B+W and Hoya top of the line filters I have bought over the past 15 years are fake. Here’s what I’ve recently found to ensure getting legit ones here at Amazon:
HOW TO SPOT A FAKE:
Some fakes are easy to spot. The inner ring typography will be white instead of the gold color used by B+W in recent years. Now, the counterfeiters are beginning to make the inner type gold just like B+W. However: SEE PHOTO ABOVE. Note that the font of the fake at right is slightly thinner and just barely italic. Read on for more detail detective work tips below.
AVOID THIRD PARTY SELLERS
I truly believe in supporting small businesses but most of the B+W and Hoya filters out there from other resellers are indeed fakes. I trust in “Shipped and Sold by Amazon.com” yet some other third party reseller dealers are not genuine.
BUY B+W ONLY WITH NEW AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM:
In 2019, B+W fully switched to a new type of Hologram and authentication system. So if you are currently buying a new filter here, look for the red “Target” hologram logo on the side. Each box has a unique six digit number that you can check on the B+W website. After you enter the info, the website verifies if legit. Also, take a cellphone picture of the QR code on the box. If you are not automatically linked to the company website, it’s a fake.
Earlier, I was fooled by counterfeits that simply had a scannable and seemingly legit 3D QR code. Did I bother to check. Nope! That was a mistake as when I just recently checked for the first time the link is to a non-existent website with the URL for sale!
CHECK FOR REFLECTIONS ON THE FILTER ITSELF:
Using the black-colored back of the B+W box, place the filter face down on it. Hover above. You should see almost no reflection of yourself, just very faint shadows. Cheap fakes are mostly like window glass with lots of reflections that weaken quality lenses bigtime. The glass for genuine filter will seem almost invisible.
CHECK FILTER MARKINGS CAREFULLY:
B+W and Hoya do change these over time so if you are seeing different typography styles and colors this does not mean they are fakes. For example, the current B+W logo on the side of the filter is sans serif type while older filters had the classic serif, bolder logo style.
F-PRO MARKINGS:
As of 2021, for the F-PRO series, all type will also be a rich gold color . All gold type on the inside ring will be in CAPS except for lowercase “Haze” for UV filters. The “x” in “1x” will also be in lowercase.
XS-PRO Nano CLEAR MARKINGS:
As of 2021, for the XS-PRO Nano CLEAR series, all type will be a rich gold color. All gold type on the inside ring will be in CAPS except for lowercase “nano.” Thus, the markings are in the same style as the UV version.
XS-PRO Nano MARKINGS:
As of 2021, for the XS-PRO Nano series, all type will be a rich gold color. All gold type on the inside ring will be in CAPS except for lowercase “nano.”
WEIGHT:
All of the series above are brass filters with impeccable machining. Brass filters weight more. Simply get a gram scale and weigh a filter “Shipped and Sold by Amazon” in comparison to a filter you suspect as fake. This, plus carefully checking reflections carefully helped me determine how to discern a real filter from a counterfeit.
SPELLING MISTAKES:
I found B+W fakes long after I’d bought them by carefully examining the box. Beyond fake QR codes, I found boxes with the word “licensed” mistakenly spelled as “licensed.”
Hope this long review has been of some small help. I still can’t believe I was so thoroughly hoodwinked, literally for years. I also love some of the better Hoya filters but, unlike B+W, they do not seem to have a sophisticated counterfeit checking system yet in place.
Keep shootin’ strong!
★★★★★
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Superb Filter Protects Your Lens With Zero Distortion.
A word about UV Protection:
As Digital sensors aren't are not susceptible to UV damage as past emulsion based film was their use for this as a specific reason alone is fairly needless.
But what trumps everything in my opinion is image quality and lens protection. Cheap filters can cause haze reflections and ghosting all of which can compromise if not ruin a good image.
The other the issue of importance is protection:
It's a no brainer. Even under most warranties cracked lenses aren't covered and repairs and replacement can be crushing. As an example even under warrantee my Panasonic HMC40 Video Cam would cost 1200-1600 bucks to replace the lens - that's more than half the cost of the camera.
A while back I dropped my Panny FZ200 which is under full warranty a lens replacement would have set me back $280 and taken a month. Luckily I had a Panny DMW-LMC52 protective lens on which shattered, had to remove the ring with a pair of metal cutting pliers and luckily the lens and the threads were unharmed.
This is why a Protective lens is priceless so if unfortunately you bang your camera it's better the filter is shattered or scratched and not your lens.
All glass has inclusions and the cheaper the glass - the more inclusions. These filters may offer some protection but they'll muck up your images especially at higher resolutions
As for the B+W the metal is beautifully machined, screws in effortlessly and stays put. More important is that the optical quality glass is 100% crystal clear and pristine. It's heavy, German engineered and built to last.
The filter arrived in it's full sealed retail packaging, A hinged plastic case and encased in a sturdy foam interior.
Highly Recommended
★★★★★
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Quality Filter with a hardened coating - definitely worth it.
I am using this on the new Tamron 70-300mm which has a high IQ (contrast, sharpness, clarity,...), and is thus a good fit for a quality filter like this.
The MRC coating gives much greater durability, which is a problem with many filters without it in that normally the coating needed to reduce flaring and ghosting are fragile and easily damaged. I have some sigmas, that look great out of the box, but get nicks in the coating easily.
During the brightness of day, and not in a place to get glaring, this filter may offer little over a cheaper version (as long as the cheaper one is optically clear), but that is not the light that photographers typically work in. Rather we like sunrise, sunset, magic moments of how the light strikes things, and at this time you want to get the maximum effect and no loss of clarity.
Another thing i notice about this filter is that it does not seem to collect dust on it. I am not sure if that is something about the filter or not, but on my other filters (hoya, sigma) dust seems to stick to them easier, while with this filter it always seems spotless.
I live at high altidude, where a UV filter actually does some good - besides of course protecting your lens.
For many, it is hard to justify this amount of money for a filter, but if you have a nice lens, then get it - fiqure it in as part of the cost of the lens from the beginning, not as something you have to do after the fact (that is how i came to grips with it).
AND the MRC (hardened coating which the manufacturer claims is harder then glass) is 100% worth it, particularly for a workhorse filter such as a UV protective filter, that is always in use.
★★★★★
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High quality and worth the extra $$ vs cheaper models
I bought this to go on the new Olympus micro four thirds m.Zuiko 12-40mm Pro lens. Made no sense to put a cheap UV protector on a $1,000 lens. I've had inexpensive models in the past where you could actually notice a slight deterioration in image quality when they were installed (usually reduced contrast or a slightly hazy feel). I took a series of images with and without this UV filter and compared them closely with the sole purpose being to see if it had a negative impact. I can tell zero difference. Which means it is doing its job.
There are endless arguments on the 'net about the merits (or supposed demerits) of using a UV filter as a protector. I'm much more comfortable cleaning the face of the filter vs the lens itself. I do *not* want scratches on the lens that I then have to live with. The filter can easily be replaced. And it can be removed to be cleaned if you need to get aggressive with it. IMHO, to protect a good lens from casual mishandling (not dropping...), you need a good UV filter, and this fits that definition.
★★★★★
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B+W or nothing
Over the years I've learned I can count on B+W pro filters for the best glass. They cost more, but I feel they're well worth the price.
First I'll say this: I love my lenses, but as soon as I add any glass to a lens, I'm no longer shooting with the lens I bought; the lens I know and love. At least with B+W pro glass, I never feel I'm losing any clarity (as opposed to using the cheaper, well-known brand "X").
If you've ever had a lens damaged (or a filter) by a grain of sand or salt or a small pebble (e.g.) blowing at high speed into your lens, then you know the feeling. It's a great feeling when the only item damaged is a UV or plain glass "filter." It's a horrible feeling when you see an indelible pock mark on the front element of your lens. (Should I spend the money for the repair? how long will I be without this lens? etc.)
Unless I'm shooting in a very controlled environment, like a studio, I always have some form of B+W protection in front of my lenses.
★★★★★
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Great filter! Minimal flare.
This is a great filter! It is more expensive, but the fact that it has so little flare when shooting into light makes it worth the extra price. The price on Amazon was much less than through my other photo suppliers. I use this in lieu of my lens cap so the camera is always ready to go. If it gets scratched, the replacement cost is not that much, and my f 2.8 zoom lens remains undamaged. While the heavy duty threads are of excellent quality, that is not an issue unless you are repeatedly removing and replacing the filter. It is the quality of the glass that makes this filter so useful.
★★★★★
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A good mix of price and function
When I first got into DSLR photography two years ago, I bought a number of inexpensive ($10 - $15) filters because that's what I could afford. After reading many reviews about filters it began to dawn on me that the inexpensive filters might not be helping the quality of my photos. Although this filter is far from top of the line, I can notice a significant difference in picture quality in a number of situations. I am happy with the results and will continue to buy the best quality filters I can afford in the future. If all B+W filters are this well made I will probably give them the first look when I am in the market for a new one.
★★★★★
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Excellent filter!
It took me a while to get around to accepting that all UV's aren't created equally. This 62mm lives on a Sigma 30mm 1.4, and I absolutely love it. Since your UV spends most of it's time on your lens, unless you need to run another filter, or want/don't want a certain glare effect (this lens resists glare fairly well, but no lens is exempt), it is important that is not only be able to protect your precious glass, but that it allow your lens to retain and take advantage of it's full potential in the process. These B+W filters are superb and now reside on most all of my kit. If you're shooting on a cheapo 50mm 2.8, it's probably not worth it, but with even mid level lenses, the difference is night and day. This is a great filter and definitely recommend it.
★★★★★
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Considering how much a good lens filter can cost these days what I paid ...
This is the only filter I use, also called the F-Pro, it is well made and does not diminish image quality at all as far as I can tell. Considering how much a good lens filter can cost these days what I paid for these, about $35 plus shipping, it's a very good deal and it protects something I consider far more precious: serious glass. So if you value your optics and still want good image quality--the reason we own good glass in the first place--the B+W clear UV haze (F-Pro) with MRC is the one to get for all your lenses. Keeps dust and smudges off and protects against haze and you still get the kind of image quality you expect from your lenses.
★★★★★
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You get what you pay for
This is my first filter from this brand and I know it will not be my last! Up until now I have been buying cheap filters from Best Buy since it is just to protect my lens. This is my first experience with a *good* filter and right from the box you can feel and see the difference! The filter is heavy, the glass is thicker but still incredibly clear, the mount is solid and goes on and off my lens easily without sticking or wiggling. It *feels* well made. Holding this in one hand and one of the cheap ones from Best Buy in the other and you can definitely feel a difference in weight and materials. I got this for my 70-300mm lens but will definitely look at replacing the rest of my filters with this brand over the next few months. They are more expensive but you definitely get what you pay for!
Question & Answer
Question :
Does this filter have threads to be able to fit a standard Nikon lens cap on it?
Answer :
It does have threads. But I can only speak to the Zeiss 35mm lens for the Sony A7r for which this fits perfectly. I have also have a Nikon D60 and while I don't have this size of lens for this filter, the lens cap looks lit it would fit fine if it was the right size.
Question :
Does this filter have outer threads to stack a polarizer, for example?
Answer :
Yes. Any good filter should and the B+W filters are outstanding. I put a B+W polarizer on the UV filter when needed.
Question :
Is it compatible with sony slt-A37m 18-135mm lens?
Answer :
You need to check the specifications of your lens - it should say what filter size the lens uses. Also, look at the front of the lens and it should have the filter size marked there.
Question :
Will this 62mm screw onto my 105mm Sigma Prime lens?
Answer :
I looked up the 105mm Sigma and it says that it uses 62mm filters, so it will fit.
Question :
I have a Fugi 18-55mm Lens . Will this lens fit ?
Answer :
B&H photo recommends a 58MM haze filter on their Fuji mirrorless cameras with 18-55 filter. If you have questions look up their website, their online staff is very knowledgeable. In my experience the B+W filters are better made (and more expensive). The threading for lenses is universal so you could go with Hoya or others
Question :
I bought this 62mm for a Nikon Coolpix L820 and it was too large. What size should I order?
Answer :
Hi, as i understand the L820 has no lens thread and therefore no "official" way of adapting neither a hood nor a filter. I found a company that created a set for this: KIWIFOTOS LA-62L820T. It is in ebay though.
Question :
Will this 62mm screw onto my 105mm Sigma lens?
Answer :
Sigma makes several different 105mm lenses for different camera mounts and systems. It should fit those that are labeled 62mm on the front. But of course without knowing which 105mm you are talking about and the condition of the lens front, one cannot definitively answer that question.
Question :
Will this filter fit a Sony RX10 and can you still use the lens cap?
Answer :
Yes, RX-10 uses 62mm filter thread and the lens cap should fit over the filter
Question :
Does this filter work great for indoor shoot?
Answer :
Yes indoor or out. It's a good piece of lens protection with UV filtering properties.
Question :
does it work with nikon lens
Answer :
of course
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