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B W 77mm XS Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi Resistant Nano Coating 010M
Last Updated: November 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Lens
88filters, b w, uv, uv filter, xs
+90%
-10%
" ... Is a German made brass mount filter better than a Nikon multi-coated filter (NC or other models ending in ‘c’) or a Hoya HD filter, which have aluminum alloy rings? ... I have B+W, Nikon, Hoya, Marumi, and other filters. ... A clear or UV filter makes cleaning a lens easier. ... Plus, it takes the place of my lens cap - I throw on a lens hood instead when the lens is attached to the camera. ... For a low-end kit lens, a decent quality filter seems like poor insurance coverage – it’s a high price for a long shot that it saves a low-cost lens. ... However, from my experience with Nikon, Hoya, and other quality filters with aluminum alloy mounts, I don’t see any advantage to brass – it’s just heavier ... "
" ... This filter is highly regarded on various photography specialty websites. ... "
" ... Unlike the surface of most camera lenses or even some quite good competing brands of filter, this surface repels pretty much everything ... "
" ... I have one of these on each of my lenses. ... The lens cap grips this as well as the actual lens ... "
" ... As for the lens, I ordered a filter thread vise which will hopefully rethread my lens. ... "
" ... All quality lenses deserve one. ... "
" ... I had a b+w’s uv filter, almost identical except for the thickness (F-pro? ... With this xs-pro filter I think I will have no problem putting the Hoage hood. ... "
" ... Very nice filter for my Canon 100-400 5.6L V2. ... I see no image degradation using this as a protective filter. ... "
Marketplace
28amazon, fake, genuine, filter, shipped
+39%
-61%
" ... This was a $200+ (four counterfeit filters) lesson. ... "
" ... They need to better control their sources to weed out counterfeit goods. ... "
" ... Received a counterfeit product. ... "
" ... Definitely fake product, box had been open before, no seal inside. ... The Chinese sticker stop use since 2009 in China, only the fake product still use it. ... "
" ... I mean is not a horrible quality copy, but still is not genuine. ... "
" ... Item received 82mm instead of 77m. ... "
" ... Maybe both are fakes. ... "
" ... That means I received a counterfeit product where aluminum instead of brass was used. ... "
Original Product
21fake, genuine, received a counterfeit, filters, filter
+19%
-81%
" ... I mean is not a horrible quality copy, but still is not genuine. ... "
" ... Definitely fake product, box had been open before, no seal inside. ... The Chinese sticker stop use since 2009 in China, only the fake product still use it. ... "
" ... That means I received a counterfeit product where aluminum instead of brass was used. ... "
" ... This was a $200+ (four counterfeit filters) lesson. ... "
" ... plastic box not sealed, not sure if is genuine. ... "
" ... I worried how is bad if this filter from counterfeit. ... "
" ... Fake!Fake!Fake! ... "
" ... Maybe both are fakes. ... "
Build Quality
21filter, brass, lettering, rings, b w
+38%
-62%
" ... The single thread had no start, the metal was aluminum, and the lettering was painted on. ... "
" ... 3) The lettering on the font of the filter looked like it "silk screened" on and was white vs gold on the real one. ... "
" ... Every so often after a few months the rings would separate causing the glass to fall out. ... my version was a convincing counterfeit other than the ring wasn't brass (it was aluminum) and the glass din't have the ring like the genuine B+W. ... "
" ... Material is Aluminum instead of Brass. ... "
" ... The fake one is super light, easily damaged aluminum and has white lettering as opposed to the authentic filter made of bronze with gold-ish lettering. ... "
" ... The item is also very light, indicating it's not made of brass. ... "
" ... The outer box came with a Chinese writing sticker on, first no. ... The filter weigh half as much as a genuine one and the gold writing on the side of the filter has a darker shade of gold, the writing on the filter itself was white printed on, not etched in. ... "
" ... plastic box not sealed, not sure if is genuine. ... "
Price
19high quality, reasonable, money, expensive, worth the money
+84%
-16%
" ... No issues at all with the quality of this item, I would recommend to others and at a fraction of the cost! ... "
" ... When we consider the price factor, ZUIKO PRF cost almost twice than B+W XS-Pro and four times than FOTASAY. ... "
" ... Best choice and price X benefit. ... "
" ... They are of high quality and the price is reasonable. ... "
" ... The best at the right price! ... "
" ... To me it's worth the money. ... "
" ... Good price under $40. ... "
" ... High quality and fair price. ... "
Cleaning
10clean, coating, dust, easy to clean, without
+70%
-30%
" ... No tint of any kind, crystal clear without smudges. ... "
" ... If you want professional looking photos this is a great filter, just be careful cleaning it. ... "
" ... I placed another order for the same 77mm filter (buy again) and received a clean, no optical defects, well packaged and heavier filter. ... "
" ... The nano coating makes the filter easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, on account of the coating. ... This is how to do a filter that's easy to maintain under any circumstances, even if you're reduced to trying to clean it without the appropriate fluid. ... "
" ... The top end lines from each of these makers are all excellent, but some are easier to clean than others. ... "
Delivery
8sticker, sealed, package, opened, arrived
+50%
-50%
" ... I ordered this and it arrived quickly, I noticed that the seal was slit open already on the box, the barcode was put on as a sticker, there was no B+W QR code on the box, and there was dirt inside the case. ... "
" ... It was not sealed ! ... "
" ... Box was not sealed so something fishy going on. ... "
" ... Item received 82mm instead of 77m. ... "
Fit
8glass, fits, fit, fall, stay
+63%
-38%
" ... Durable on account of the quality of the metal ring that holds it all together. ... "
" ... Fit well, fills good, make the job ... "
" ... The brass ring wasn't hard to cut, but was a great material. ... "
" ... exactly as ordered, fits camera well and does what it's supposed to do ... "
Returns
7returned, amazon, returning, immediately, going
+14%
-86%
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... Returned and got another one, still fake. ... "
" ... Immediately called Amazon and voiced my dissatisfaction and they have arranged for the return. ... "
" ... Returning both because I don't know which is which. ... "
" ... and I also found that the 82mm I bought from amazon last year is fake, but its too late to return it ... "
" ... Returned not once but twice! ... "
Camera
7b w, photos, filters, filter, vignetting
+100%
" ... Notice no changes in photos with and without filter. ... "
" ... Got it for my Canon 70-200 f/2.8 and so far the results have been amazing ... "
" ... Photos are great. ... "
" ... I have B+W, Nikon, Hoya, Marumi, and other filters. ... "
" ... Not change my pictures in any way. ... Not cause any vignetting in my wide angle shots. ... "
" ... You can't go wrong with B+W photo filters . ... "
" ... Read some research that the b+w glass doesn't affect clarity of photos taken. ... "
Design
7looks, gold, silver, instead, coating
+43%
-57%
" ... Lettering is silver instead of gold. ... "
" ... It was also extremely lightweight and had white lettering instead of dark gold. ... "
" ... You can see the nasty blue tint on the fake one on the right. ... "
" ... Under the light can see green coating ... "
Color
6pictures, filter, darker, color, lettering
+67%
-33%
" ... Engraved marks and labels, in golden color. ... "
" ... Took pictures and you can see a slight difference in sky, it adds just a tiny bit more color. ... "
" ... I have seen no degradation in the image quality either. ... "
" ... You will see better contrast and greater detail, who doesn't want that, right. ... "
Defective Delivery
6open, sticker, sealed, opened, seal
+17%
-83%
" ... I ordered this and it arrived quickly, I noticed that the seal was slit open already on the box, the barcode was put on as a sticker, there was no B+W QR code on the box, and there was dirt inside the case. ... "
" ... It was not sealed ! ... "
" ... Although I bought new one, Sealing label was broken before i open. ... "
" ... Box was not sealed so something fishy going on. ... "
" ... Really disappointed cause when i open the Box it had 2 very visible scratches. ... "
Screen Protection
6filter, quality, broke, shattered, rings
+50%
-50%
" ... Every so often after a few months the rings would separate causing the glass to fall out. ... "
" ... But only after 5 months of very light/minimal use the glass filter has now come lose and rattles inside the housing. ... "
" ... The glass is top quality, but the threads on the front are trouble. ... "
Picture Quality
5picture, image quality, effect, clear, filter
+80%
-20%
" ... Then I tested as the picture. ... The first picture is No filter. ... "
" ... Photos are great. ... "
" ... I have seen no degradation in the image quality either. ... "
" ... This one is crystal clear and does not affect my pictures in the least. ... "
Clarity
5crystal, clarity, without, smudges, pictures
+100%
" ... No tint of any kind, crystal clear without smudges. ... "
" ... Provides complete protection and perfect clarity. ... "
" ... Great quality and clarity. ... "
" ... This one is crystal clear and does not affect my pictures in the least. ... "
Print Quality
4printing, print, instead, also, photos
+75%
-25%
" ... Photos are great. ... "
" ... Serious buyers please do check Schneider official website to compare the prints of letters on the filter to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit product. ... "
" ... Also the printing is same laser printing. ... Also the Laser printing, if the white print instead of gold. ... "
Product As Described
4works, sticker, pictures, photos, holographic
+75%
-25%
" ... Then I tested as the picture. ... The first picture is No filter. ... "
" ... Works just as described! ... "
" ... Image shows the rings strength. ... "
Weight
4light, grams, different, difference, genuine
+50%
-50%
" ... Honestly, the weight difference was the first dead giveaway that it was not right. ... "
" ... Same light weight and poor aluminum machining. ... "
Product Reliability
3+67%
-33%
" ... Worked great for me. ... "
" ... I bought other one from B&H few years ago. ... "
Comfort
3feel, difference, well made, hands, first
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought a real one from a different place can definitely feel the weight difference. ... "
" ... They feel dense, and well made, a very premium feel overall. ... "
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