Technical characteristics
| Filter size |
58 mm |
| suitable for |
camera with lens |
| remuneration |
Multi-Coated |
| material |
glass |
| form |
around |
| version |
screw mount |
| version material |
metal |
| suitable for wide angle |
not available |
| available |
paid |
| feature |
the color saturation and contrast on dull days are enhanced |
Advantages
- high quality glass lens
- precisely manufactured metal mount
- long life
disadvantages
Walimex is known for producing high-quality products. The range of products from Walimex includes photo and video lenses, lens adapters, auxiliary lenses, as well as various filters. Walimex stands not only for quality products, but also for an exceptionally good price / performance ratio. We looked at closer range from Walimex and have tested the Walimex Pro UV filter 58 mm. Walimex Pro polarizer is a circular filter intended for SLR cameras, and is designed to reduce reflections on water or glass surfaces. The circular filter from Walimex belongs to the low pole filters on the market. We wanted to know whether the polarizing filters, except in the price, including performance can convince.
We have tested the Walimex Pro polarizer in the following ways:
- material and workmanship - functionality and range of application - handling - scope of delivery and accessories
materials and workmanship
of a polarizing filter 58 mm from Walimex is accurately processed. The filter has a metal frame with a built-in, high-quality 58 mm large glass lens. The glass is multi-coated and suited for the photography of landscapes. Furthermore, it has the Walimex Pro filters, such as all circular filters, an additional lambda/4-compensator. The lambda/4-compensator ensures that linear light is decomposed into its constituent parts and the different wavelengths are at a 90 ° angle to each other. A wavelength will be delayed by a quarter. This has the consequence that all polarization directions behind the filter are available again. ERGO, the lambda/4-compensator prevents auto focus problems.
Functionality and use
a polarizing filter to prevent reflections on water and glass surfaces. Translated, this means that the filter serves as contrast Enhancer on less sunny and rainy days. In addition to improving the contrast of the filter increases color saturation. At the same time to prevent unwanted reflections in photography. Amplification of contrast and color saturation boost lead to stronger contours and soft colour drawing. The polarizing filter shows its strength particularly in landscapes with Lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water. However, caution is advised in the setting. Is the angle of the lens with the filter is incorrectly selected, which can lead to the oversubscription of contours and colours. The effect of a good polarizing filter is controversial. However, the Walimex Pro filter has the same properties as a more expensive polarizing filter. As polarizing filters show their properties only if correct angle to the light source. Reflecting glass surfaces or extreme, water can reduce the reflection with the Walimex Pro polarizer by an angle of 30 to 40 ° to the light source. The lens with polarizing filter inserted at an angle of 90 ° to the light source, the Farbkonstrast increases. In landscape photography, more intense colors emerge this, such as the radiant sky and the lush plants green.
handling
the circular polarizing filter from Walimex has a thread in the metal frame and mechanical screws on the lens. The handling of the polarizing filter is pretty easy and the Walimex Pro can be turned in most cases without any problems on the lens. Once problems with the installation of the filter, the thread should be cleaned shortly. The Walimex Pro UV filter 58 mm lens and a Schutzhüll includes
delivery and accessories
e. is the cover from a plastic polymer and protects the polarizing filter against harmful UV radiation. This significantly increases the service life of the filter.
Conclusion
The circular polarizer Walimex Pro, with a lens size 58 mm, is the ideal filter for every amateur and professional photographers. The multi-coated glass and the correct angle to the light source, reduces water and glass reflections. The filter increases the contrast and enhances the color intensity. This leads to exceptionally beautiful landscapes with realistic colors and very sharp contours. Lakes, seas and rivers are represented in a natural way without to oversubscribe.
