B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating
Customer Review: Excellent filter, but is it worth it?
Summary: 4 Stars
I will say this is the best CP filter I've ever used. My previous is the other B+W CP. The only real difference I've noticed is in the sky colors, where this one captures it more accurately (the other had a tendency to purple the sky during certain rare conditions).
I think the gushing reviews might be in part people justifying what they paid (which seems to happen in the photo community a bit too often). I got it as a gift, so no remorse here :) I probably would not have bought this with my own money, but I'm quite happy to have it. Is it worth the extra $50-100 over the top hoya/other B+W? Well, if you need the absolute best then this is probably it. If you want something great but not excessive, the others will probably work fine for you. I could be missing something as I've only used this filter for a couple weeks now, but that's my take.
Customer Review: Excellent Quality, Excellent Photos & Insurance For Your Camera Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I was only able to use this filter for a couple weeks after purchasing it but the photos were excellent, especially for landscape photos. Unfortunately the camera with Canon's 10-22 wide angle zoom lens was mounted on a tripod and fell off lens first onto the cement in a parking lot. The impact shattered this filter and jammed the ring on the lens but after using a pair of pliers to break the rest of the glass out of the filter ring, then lens still worked good as new.
It hurt to lose this filter and rip it apart with a pair of pliers, however it probably saved the lens from sure destruction. The glass and the film are both very sturdy as it took quite a while to break the glass out of the ring even with a pair of pliers.
Customer Review: Go with the best
Summary: 5 Stars
Hands down the best polarizer I've ever used. Very solid construction and outstanding glass.
Why spend thousands, or even hundreds for that matter, on a lens and then stick a sub-standard piece of glass on the front. That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. Your image is only going to be as good as your weakest link. And a shoddy filter is a weak link indeed.
You really do get what you pay for and this is no exception. It may seem a bit pricey but it could very well be the last one you'll ever have to buy...just make sure you get one that fits your largest lens and step down from there.
Customer Review: Very high quality rock-solid circular polarizer filter! One of the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:
***** Highly recommended with warm fuzzies!
This is the third B+W Kaeseman Circular Polarizer that I own. Expensive, but worth it, especially under adverse conditions outdoors where lots of dust, moisture, and temperature changes are prevalent. For mid-day outdoor shooting, this filter will add a huge "WOW" factor to your photos. Just remember that all circular polarizers lose at least 1 or 2 stops of light exposure, so you should remove this filter when shooting in conditions of low light, overcast skies, or indoor environments (which would not be helped by this filter anyway).
Customer Review: Works like magic
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received this polarizer in the mail today and I am blown away by its effectiveness. This is the first polarizer I've ever owned so I'm not an expert, but I think it is definitely worth the price. I will upload some photos for demonstration.
The polarizer itself feels extremely solid and well-built, and looks beautiful for what it's worth. It is extremely easy to use, and fun to experiment with. The rotating ring spins very smoothly.
I highly recommend this product for any photographer, especially if you do landscape photography. I think it is a terrific investment.