B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter

  • Price: $49.00
  • B&H # BWSLMC67
  • Mfr# 66-073398

Product Highlights

  • Minimizes Bluish Cast
  • Protects Lens Element
  • Rugged Black Brass Filter Ring
  • Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC)
  • High Quality Schott Glass
  • 10-Year Warranty

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Due to its light pink color, the B&W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter reduces the blue cast of daylight and produces a pleasing, warmer picture tone. Also known as a Skylight (1A) filter, it is a wise initial investment. It can help protect your lens from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs.

The reputation of B+W's Schott glass is world renowned. The high production standards combined with a sturdy brass filter ring make B+W filters hard to beat. These filters have a "heft" to them that is impressive. They may feel heavier but the benefit is in the construction and results. Not only is the glass exceptional but so is the seal between the ring and glass. Schott Glass used in the manufacture of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production. It comes with a solid 10-year warranty.

The Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) is harder than traditional B+W glass. This helps prevent scratches as well as being water and dirt repellent.

The filter ring is made from brass yielding a stronger product. Brass filter rings are also less prone to jamming. In addition, the seal between the glass and filter ring is exceptionally strong giving the filter added strength and durability.

In production, the filter glass is dropped into the empty filter ring from the rear and held in place with a threaded retaining ring; this is a definite advantage over a competitor who uses a spring clip to hold the glass in place. A threaded retaining ring will hold the glass firmly and securely in place to avoid the possibility of rattling and provide perfect parallelity and flatness to your front lens element for ideal optics. The part about additional filters not binding is due to the fact that brass is a very stable alloy and does not contract or expand.

Multi-coated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting

If desired it can be left on at all times for protection
Skylight filters provide additional benefits of correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details
Also used to reduce the bluish cast common with some electronic flash units
Type Skylight 1A (KR 1.5)
Size 67mm
Grade 1A
Filter Factor 1.1 (approx)
Multi-Coated Yes
Rotating No
Effect Produces more pleasing skin tones in daylight; warmer than a UV filter
Application Nature, travel and outdoor photography
Color Temperature Not Specified by Manufacturer
Construction Schott Glass
Front Filter Thread Size 67mm
Front Lens Cap Size 67mm

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B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter
 
5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Clear optics (3)
  • Consistent effect (3)
  • Easily mounted (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Lens protection (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    5.0

    I would buy filters by B+W

    By Keiske

    from Yokohama, Japan

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easily Mounted
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Relatively heavy

    Best Uses

    • Lens Protection

    Comments about B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:

    The B+W filters are use on my premium Mamiya 7 lenses. Because of brass mount, they won't bite my lenses.

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    • No

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    5.0

    quality

    By lhalcong

    from Homestead, FL

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Optics
    • Consistent Effect
    • Easily Mounted
    • Firm Mount
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Color Correction
      • Lens Protection

      Comments about B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:

      I respect B&W for its quality. The filter does what is supposed to do. I filter a liitle of that violet/bluish cast of the sky. This was easy to notice on the comparison results of my Canon 5D
      Good filter

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      • No

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      5.0

      Good business! [...]

      By Natrpic

      from Republic Mo.

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Optics
      • Consistent Effect
      • Easily Mounted
      • Firm Mount
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Color Correction
        • Lens Protection
        • UV Protection

        Comments about B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:

        Use as protective and for better sky

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        • No

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        5.0

        makes landscape colours more vivid

        By Andrzej

        from Poland

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Optics
        • Consistent Effect

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:

            B+W always make best quality glass

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            • No

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            5.0

            Always have been happy with B+W

            By Bert

            from Charlotte, NC

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:

            Not much to say about a filter but they have saved me in the past. I have dropped my camera more than once over the years! I do believe that if you spend good money on a lens, you shouldn't put a cheap filter on it.

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            Filter pouch

            Pearstone -  Four Filter Pouch (37mm to 82mm)
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            • Price: $8.96
             

            Care & Cleaning

            Pearstone -  Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 18% Gray (7 x 7.9")
              • Original: $4.99
              • Save: $0.50
            • Price: $4.49
             

            Caps & Wrenches

            General Brand -  67mm Filter Stack Cap
            • Price: $12.95
             

            What's in the Box

            B+W 67mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter
            • Plastic Storage Case
            • Ten-Year Warranty
             
             
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