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B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter
- Price: $104.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
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- B&H # BWCPMCS58
- Mfr# 66-026594
Product Highlights
- Helps to Eliminate Reflections and Glare
- Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes
- Greater Color and Tonal Saturation
- MRC Multi-Resistant Coating
- Slim-Line Mount for Wide Angle Lenses
- Lightweight Aluminum Filter Ring
- High Quality Schott Glass
The B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. The light from the sun naturally becomes partially polarized due to reflecting off electrons in air molecules, causing the light to scatter into what appears as haze. A polarizing filter arranges, and filters, this directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of this light. This results in a noticeable reduction of glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces and an increase in the saturation of skies and foliage.
A circular polarizer only differs from a linear polarizer in that it contains a quarter wave plane in addition to the linear polarizing filter. The addition of this quarter wave plane is to circularly polarize the linearly polarized light for the use of auto focus and exposure functions. Due to how the light is broken down and filtered with a linear polarizer, auto focus and exposure accuracy become skewed during use. When the light becomes circularly polarized, it permits the use of these functions.
The Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) is both an anti-reflection coating as well as a protective surface. It helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, it offers greater protection to the filter substrate and stays cleaner for longer than uncoated filters.
B+W filters are constructed from high quality Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. The slim filters are specifically designed for use with wide angle lenses and are only 0.2" / 5mm thick. They do not have front threads for stacking additional filters.
Note: This filter ring's outside diameter is slightly larger than the actual thread size, and because of this you may be unable to attach the lens manufacturer's bayonet-mounted lens hood to the lens while using this filter. This is dependent on your specific lens and how thick the front rim of the lens is; with thinner, low-profile lenses usually being affected more.
- Helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.
- Polarizing filters arrange, and filter, directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of the light.
- Clears up haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.
- Strongest effect when used at a 90° from the sun.
- Circular polarizers are ideal for use with digital cameras and autofocus lenses where a linear polarizer will often disrupt auto exposure and focus features.
- Multi-Resistant Coating offers both protection to the glass and helps to improve light transmission and image quality.
- Constructed from high quality Schott glass for optical clarity.
- Lightweight, slim aluminum filter ring measures 5mm thick to help reduce vignetting.
| Type | Circular polarizer |
| Size | 58 mm |
| Filter Factor | About 2.5 (1.3 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | Yes, MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | Eliminates reflections and haze and improves color and tonal saturation |
| Construction | Schott glass |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 58 mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
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100%
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Pros
- Strong construction (7)
- Clear optics (6)
- Firm mount (5)
- Easy to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Color correction (6)
- Image manipulation (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
Used not that much yet since It was winter... For what I have seen, the pictures come out great, the polarizing effect is powerful, and the quality is high (optics, construction). Let me mention the first I got was scratched (looked like from manufacturing process : poor quality control for B+W), but B&H swapped it for me with no issue. The B&H customer service continues to deliver, for me as, it seems, for the others.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
As I got a defective copy, I lost time exchanging it and didn't test the new copy yet. B&H offered great customer service and the filter is supposed to be great. The new, replacement copy has zero defect and when inspected with the eye, filters very efficiently. Not tested yet in actual shooting. The mechanics feel strong, the ring turns smoothly. Great construction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
This is everything I want in a polarizing filter -- MRC and thin. One of several B&W filters I've got, and I've been absolutely satisfied with all of them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
Useful for landscape photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
- Very slim
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
- Reduce Reflections
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
Can put on camera, even over UV filter, & no dark corners even with wide angle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Can be hard to remove
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
This is a top quality filter from a superior filter manufacturer .It is an upgrade from the Promaster cheapo I was using .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
I like having two filters available for my lenses - a nice UV and a circular polarizer. I enjoy shooting water and architecture with annoying reflections (and some with really cool reflections, when I take this filter OFF!) - this quality filter deals with the problems and helps to produce the images I want.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- UV Protection
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
B+W filters are always first quality. Using an expensive lens is negated by putting a piece of coke bottle glass in front of it. Multi=coating and high quality optical glass allow a high quality lens to perform at its best. The thin mount minimizes potential dark corner issues with wide angle lenses.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer Slim MRC Filter:
I try'd with my K10d and Sigma optics, and the summary is amazed me.
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