B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter
B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter - If you're out walking on a lovely day - in the mountains or at the beach - and you want to get a fabulous shot of a cloud-filled sky or make the water seem more saturated, then a polarizer is the way to go. This filter is the best way to make the clouds stand out, increase or decrease the saturation of the ocean or increase or decrease the reflection off the water. You can also use this filter when shooting into glass or windows since it will, again, either increase or decrease reflections.
If you're shooting black and white and want to simulate a threatening storm, try throwing on a #25 Red filter. The vista will take on the appearance of an imminent, ominous storm.
Along with a UV or Skylight Filter, a polarizing filter should be a part of everyone's gear bag. It can turn a run-of-the-mill image into a stunning, creative photo by increasing color saturation.
Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.
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 aluminum.
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 metal and does not contract or expand like alloy.
Multi-coated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting.
B+W slim filters are specifically designed for wide angle lenses. The slim design helps reduce or eliminate the effect known as "vignetting" which shows up as a darkening of the corners of the image. B&W slim filters are 3mm thick and are effective for lenses as wide as 17mm in the 35mm format. Slim filters do not have a front thread.
Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems without problems)
- Effective with cameras that use beam splitters in the path of the TTL light meter and with AF cameras
- High light transmission characteristics
- Produce good shadow detail
- This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance
| Type | Circular Polarizer |
| Size | 77mm Slim Design |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | Between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | Yes |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | Removes reflections and increases color saturation without affecting the overall color balance |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Schott Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | Not Applicable |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 35 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (28)
- Strong construction (27)
- Firm mount (26)
- Easy to use (14)
- Consistent effect (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Color correction (15)
- Image manipulation (12)
- Artwork (3)
- Reduces glare (3)
- Shooting outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (14), Semi-pro photographer (7), Enthusiast (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Easy to use with 24-105 IS Zoom
I bought the slim filter because the normal thickness version obscured the corners of images taken at 24mm on a full frame Canon 5D mark II. Neither the full thickness B+W polarizing filter or...Read complete review
I bought the slim filter because the normal thickness version obscured the corners of images taken at 24mm on a full frame Canon 5D mark II. Neither the full thickness B+W polarizing filter or slim version can be readily rotated with the lens shade in place. For most landscape hand held shots only a few seconds are needed for the photographer to remove the lens hood, rotate the filter so the white lettering "B+W" roughly points and the sun and reattach the filter.
the only feature you loose with the slim filer is the ability to stack filters, a function I have never felt I needed.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great filter, poor cap
Slim filter is of typical B&W quality - excellent. However, included push-on lens cap falls off easily, and the slim nature of the filter makes it difficult to adjust. There is a...Read complete review
Slim filter is of typical B&W quality - excellent. However, included push-on lens cap falls off easily, and the slim nature of the filter makes it difficult to adjust. There is also no clear indication as to the direction of the effect as there is on the standard filter. In the end I returned this for the standard filter as it suits my style more.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
easy o use if yiu are careful and don't overpolarize.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
I mainly shoot documentary and corporate jobs but I do make nature photos on occasion for a non-profit. I used to use polarizers back when I shot slide film but fell out of it since digital. Many I forget what it can do for the colors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- Difficult to remove
- No front threads
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
I bought this to use with my Canon 17-55 EF-S f/2.8 and a 7D body. Excellent, absolutely no vignetting or light falloff. I read that the normal (non-thin) filter don't produce vignetting in my equipment, but I plan to get a Tokina 11-16 with the same filter size, so that's the reason I decided to spend the extra bucks and get the ultra thin.
I love the very neutral color effect, and it is absolutely amazing with filtering reflections or enhancing the clouds in the sky. Excellent solid construction and great feel to the rotating element. Optics produce absolutely no noticeable image degrading.
As with any polarizing filters in wide angle lenses, when getting a complete shot of a landscape sky you notice a blue gradient throughout the sky from left to right, but I've read that happens with all polarizers. The filter is very thin so I had a bit of problems at first unscrewing it from the lens. Eentually I figured the best and easiest way to unscrew it is to put the snap on cap and press against the lens with my whole hand and then turn it CCW. Easiest way to get the lens off.
I don't like the snap on cap which tends to fall too easy. This version doesn't have any front filter threads, so you cannot attach any additional filters on it. I didn't realize that B+W made a thin filter with front threads (but much more expensive) when I bought this one, I might have decided for that one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Can't use original cap
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
use on wide angle lenses nikon 16-35 vr, 10-24 , no vignetting.
Easy to clean
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- High price
- Loose lens cap
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
It is a great filter, I am using it on my 17-40 Canon Lens and it works very well.
I am giving it 4 stars only because of the push-on lens cap which falls off easily and i lost it on the first outside session when I was shooting from the high shore and it was blown away(?) by the wind and fell into the lake. :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Neutral color balance
- Strong Construction
Cons
- High price
- Loose lens cap
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Controlling reflections
- Image Manipulation
- Nature photography
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Although the price is disturbing, the optical quality and construction are top notch. I need a slim polarizer for use with a wide-angle zoom lens and this one does the job without any vignetting. The slip-on Schneider lens cap does not fit snugly, but a small piece of tape inside the rim of the cap takes care of that. The MRC coating is supposed to be great, but I have not had occasion to put it seriously to the test.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
This is an absolutely fantastic filter! The slim design works perfect and the optical clarity is the best I have seen! I would highly recommend this filter!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easily Mounted
- Strong Construction
Cons
- It cost a lot
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Quality is very good, very slim, easy to clean.
Surprise! It's come with a cap!! I did not realize that and I ordered also a new cap for it at the same time!! :(
Works great with my Sigma 10-20mm
Feels solid. Time will say... !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
This filter is a must have for those of us who live in bright sunlight. When not using my GND filter this is the next one I use mostly during the day and also for sunsets as it enriches the colors. Excellent for water shots elimating the glare.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens cap does not fit
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Slim filter is of typical B&W quality - excellent. However, included push-on lens cap falls off easily, and the slim nature of the filter makes it difficult to adjust. There is also no clear indication as to the direction of the effect as there is on the standard filter. In the end I returned this for the standard filter as it suits my style more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
I wouldnt expect anything less from B+W. Another great filter!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- No Color Cast
- No vignetting
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Top Quality. Absolutely no vignetting on my Tokina 11 - 16 mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Quality is top notch, very *very* slim, easy to clean (no smearing like the Hoya filters!)
Comes with a cap - which is good since I did not realize that my stock Canon cap would no longer fit as this CPL is so thin there are no threads at the front of it.
Works great with my Canon EF-S 17-55 2.8 (very wide).
This CPL is very light (weight wise) but feels super solid. Its also fairly bright - perhaps the brightest CPL I have ever used. It has a very minor impact on the light inside of the lens.
While it cost a lot - I get a nice picture with it - fantastic build quality. Good lenses deserve a good CPL.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
i have been very pleased with the clarity and performance. great for landscapes
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
It's an expensive piece of glass, but it's solid and high quality. It's difficult to find a slim CPF for less.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Emphasize Blue Sky
- Minimize reflections
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Don't buy a cheap polarizing filter to use with a high quality lens; B+W polarizing filters have a neutral color and the MRC coating minimizes the possibility of flare.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Great filter but the cap doesn't stay on
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
Smooth, low profile, excellent optics, and has survived multiple mountaineering/bushwhacking trips that would have destroyed other filters... But there must be a better answer for the lenscap.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- none so far
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
This filter makes sky/clouds pop... a UV filter just doesn't cut it... you need a CP filter when shooting outdoors.
Fit and construction are first rate. The provided lens cap fits well (for storage... I do not keep a cap on the lens/filter when I'm shooting).
Adjusting the filter can be a little difficult when using a lens hood (especially a deep lens hood)... but that would be true of any CP filter.
I opted for the "slim" version as I shoot wide angle lenses (11-16) and didn't want to risk vignetting.
While there are lesser expensive alternatives, I'm very happy I chose to spend the extra $$ and purchase this filter. Worth every penny.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Multi-Resistant Coated (MRC) Filter:
I have used B+W circular polarizers for many years on my 35 mm Nikon cameras. They are an excellent product,and the 77mm slim glass circular polarizer by B+W has been field tested on my Nikkor lenses and it works very well. The included protective cap for the polarizer works very well in protecting the filter. I highly recommend B+W filters.
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- B&W Push-On Lens Cap
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