B+W Kaesman MRC CPL

I have to say, I'm floored with how well this thing is built. I just received it about 10 minutes ago, so have yet to shoot with it, but what drives me nuts about my current Kenko CPL is that it easily starts to loosen off of the lens when you turn the polarizing element. The B+W, I turned the element around 30 rotations and the mount didn't budge.

There are a bunch of reasons why they're a bit more expensive than other CPLs...build quality is one of them. The brass rings really give it some heft.

Helpful hint: When looking through the viewfinder, remember to rotate the CPL in the counter-clockwise direction...this will prevent you from inadvertently loosening it and having it fall to the ground.

I just got the Kaesemann too today. Same impression here with the build quality. I can see it getting a lot of use on my 17-40L.

I just placed an order on one. I'm not looking back.

oooooo I will buy one too for my 35L!

Rodenstock CPL is a similar quality if you want an alternative to B+H. While Kaesemann is a trademark of B+H, Rodenstock uses a similar coating technology (and brass rings) but it just doesn't use the Kaesemann name.

hvstar.net ! 2 week shipping! Jump on the bandwagon!

B+H is a store. B+W is a filter

d'oh!

One big thing is the KSM is semi water tight and a hell-of-a-lot easier to clean . I look for and buy any I find reasonable .
By the way , I have at least 2 for each lens [3 of one size - fits 2 lenses] .
By the way , if you use a hood , sometimes just rotating camera is easier than the CPL . If you are cropping -- .
I'll check out prices on Rodenstock CPL , but to be honest , they would have to be less than 50% of B+W -to even consider .
I'm very happy with B+W .

r.morales wrote in post #6876549
I'll check out prices on Rodenstock CPL , but to be honest , they would have to be less than 50% of B+W -to even consider .
I'm very happy with B+W .

They're the same quality; same price. I only meant to say if you can't find the B+W one you want (out of stock, etc) you can get the Rodenstock for the same quality. While it doesn't say Kaesemann because that is a trademarked name, it uses a similar process and very high quality German glass.

TheHoff - thanks , I watch the market place here FM and ebay and bid on almost anything B+W .
I don't know what the next lens I buy will be , but the last was a 35-350 that took a 72 mm filter - had a B+W UV , but no KSM CPL . The other UV and cpl are a Green brand ?
-They were GIVEN to me - better than nothing .
Looking for , But have the 77 to 72 ring so no rush .

Yes B+W filters are top notch! Congrats on the new CPL!

I love my B+W Kaeseman MRC CPL! I really wish I would have bought one before heading out on a dedicated landscape trip to Moab last winter...it would have made a world of difference!

Bryan

I'm hoping to find this CPL under my Christmas tree! (Otherwise I'll be buying from hvstar very shortly thereafter).