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B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter
The B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter is a general use filter with a slight pink tint to help improve overall color accuracy and clarity. The light pink coloration helps to reduce the overall bluish cast of daylight and is especially effective when photographing landscapes and in shade.
The Sky 1A filter is also useful as a general protective filter to leave on lenses at all times. Filters help to reduce dust and moisture from reaching your lens element and provide additional protection in case of drops or situations where scratching could occur.
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. They feature a brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.
- Helps to improve general color accuracy and clarity when photographing outdoors in daylight and shade.
- Light pink tint reduces bluish cast of natural light.
- General protection filter reduces dust, moisture, and scratches from reaching lens elements.
- 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.
- Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.
| Type | Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) |
| Size | 72 mm |
| Grade | 1A |
| Filter Factor | 1.1 (approx) |
| Multi-Coated | Yes, MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) |
| Effect | Slight pink hue improves color accuracy when photographing outdoors |
| Construction | Schott glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 72 mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 72 mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (6)
- Firm mount (6)
- Strong construction (6)
- Easy to use (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens protection (7)
- UV protection (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
Good protective filter and multicoated as filters should be. So far I have not seen much difference between this filter and my similar UV Haze multi-coated B+W filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Excellent quality product
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
No better way to protect your glass
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
GREAT PROTECTION FOR MY 18/200 LENS YET VERY
CLEAR IMAGE RESULTS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
I've always used filters with one objective in mind: protect the glass. A colleague recommended using B+W, so I did and I'm never looking back!
B+W are simply the best. It's true, you do get what you pay for. Yes, these filters might be more expensive than your average Tiffens, but it's well worth the investment - especially if you're protecting a $1,200+ lenses!!
The filter is solid. High quality.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
[...]The filter has a sturdy mounting ring which fits correctly and has no visible effect on photos beyond the slight warming expected of a Skylight filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
Recently switched to using B+W filters after using Tiffen for 25 years. All the recent Tiffen filters I have purchased have had the glass become loose in the filter mount during normal use. I am tired of having to worry about my filters being loose. This is my second B+W and I'm very pleased. The glass was spotless out of the box. The mount/threads perfect. You can really feel the heavy duty quality of the filter. I use the filters on the Nikon 18-200 VR & the 70-200 VR. One thing though - you will have to remove the sky or UV filter before putting on a polarizer to avoid vignetting on the 18-200VR. So no double stacking with wide lenses. So for me definitely worth the extra money for B+W over lower priced filters.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
B+W quality is always first class. I try to give myself the best opportunity when I take photo and that means good quality products. I am very happy with this filter.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
I originally bought a Hoya Pro1 Digital UV filter to keep on my lens and was very distressed with how difficult it was to keep the coating clean. I justified purchasing a second filter by going with the B+W Skylight which is almost the same as a UV but different and cleans easier with a micro cloth.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight KR-1.5 (1A) MRC Filter:
Sturdy built, clear optics, and very useful multi-coating.
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Filter pouch
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- Original: $9.95
- Save: $0.99
- Price: $8.96
Care & Cleaning
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- Original: $4.99
- Save: $0.50
- Price: $4.49
Caps & Wrenches
- Price: $14.95
What's in the Box
- 10-Year Limited Warranty
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