This UV filter does it job to protect the lens well. The build is solid (metal construction). The glass is also descent quality.About the performance, it absorbs some UV light. The UV light absorbtion is hardly noticeable, probably the sky 1-A and the haze filter version will absorb more UV light than this lens which is fine for me.Now, about the one problem which is the internal reflection. I've heard many people say that it mostly happens during night or low light shooting. I found out that it...

10/8/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

I purchased the 55mm filter for my Konica Minalta 18-70mm lens.The quality of the filter is excellent.My photographs are exceptionally sharp and, of course, the filter protects the lens.When using the lens at 18mm, due to the thickness of the filter band, a small bit of vinetting is evident.This is to be expected with a standard filter used at a strong wide angle focal length.For those doing extensive wide angle photography, a special thin banded filter is a better choice.Overall, an excellent filter...

2/18/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews