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Kenko Circular Polarizer Filters

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Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by simanta a Intermediate

Date Reviewed: January 21, 2012

Strengths:    Good polarization. Very similar to the Hoya version. Basically, I find no difference between the two except that the Hoya cost me around $80[us] new.

Weaknesses:    A bit thick though.Makes you lose about 2 stops of exposure but so does the Hoya

Bottom Line:   
77mm.Solid built. Smooth adjuster.

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Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

Price Paid:    $30.00

Purchased At:   eBay[used]

Similar Products Used:   72mm Hoya CPL

Type of photography:   Outdoor

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by A.M.D.A. a Intermediate

Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008

Strengths:    It works just as a circular polarizer should, by twisting a ring, reflections can be easily eliminated. It also darkens blue skies and increases overall contrast and saturation. The intensity of the effect can be adjusted too.

Weaknesses:    None, really.

Just watch out when turning the filter's ring, because its thin profile can cause a finger to appear in the photo.

Bottom Line:   
This filter I got for a bargain!

I have a one with a 52 mm thread.

It had some stains on the outer surface, but they came off with a lens cloth and fluid. Other than that, it was in very good condition.



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Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

Price Paid:    $3.00

Purchased At:   FotoFun foto source

Similar Products Used:   Pentax SMC skylight filter.
Hoya center-spot filter.
Tiffen UV Haze-1 filter.
Optex Multi-image filter.
Kenko 4-point star filter.

(Each was $2.99).

Type of photography:   Outdoor

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by KS a Expert

Date Reviewed: May 17, 2007

Strengths:    Good construction, appears that it has a mix of 81A warming filter.

Weaknesses:    Wish it came in a soft case rather than the hard plastic case for carrying purposes.

Bottom Line:   
I have Kenko 67mm Circluar Polarizer and I really really like it. I have used and compared with Hoya and Tiffen circular polarizers and found it to be a whole lot better and consistently producing pleasing results. Even though Kenko don't advertise it but it appear that there is a mix of 81A warming filter to it. I recently been to Glacier N.P. in Montana and got some very pleasing results. In fact I just purchased a Multi coated DMC Kenko circular polarizer this week for my Nikon 18-200mm VR lens after considering Hoya's Moose Filter.

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Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

Price Paid:    $48.00

Purchased At:   Internet

Similar Products Used:   Tiffen, Hoya

Type of photography:   Outdoor

Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by Steve a Intermediate from Toronto Canada

Date Reviewed: March 27, 2003

Strengths:    Price (barely)

Weaknesses:    Does not filter out all reflections

Bottom Line:   
The verall construction of this filter appeared OK, but it is really the quality of the glass and how effective it is.
Having a Hoya polarizer to compare it to I quickly returned the Kenko to the store for a refund
The filter allowed approximately 15% more reflection to remain when compared to the Hoya
If you are looking for a reasonable Polarizer this one is OK
If you want really BLACK water effects - buy the Hoya

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Price Paid:    $40.00

Similar Products Used:   Hoya Polarizer

Type of photography:   Outdoor


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