B+W 72mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) Filter
Due to its light pink color, the B&W 72mm 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 | 72mm |
| 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 | 72mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 72mm |
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)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 72mm Skylight 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) 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 1A (KR-1.5) Filter:
Sturdy built, clear optics, and very useful multi-coating.
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Filter pouch
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Care & Cleaning
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Caps & Wrenches
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What's in the Box
- Plastic Storage Case
- Ten-Year Warranty
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