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Types of B+W UV Haze Filter
It comes to our attention that many people ask the similar question from time to time about different types of B+W UV filter. They also question if some of them are fake.
Here we took some pictures of four types of B+W UV filters to compare each other. They are all genuine and original from Schneider Germany.
Filters here from top to bottom or from left to right are:
B+W 77mm XS-PRO MRC UV 010M
B+W 77mm MRC UV 010M Brass
B+W 77mm MRC UV 010M Alloy
B+W 77mm UV010 Alloy
Manufactory numbers of these filters are:
#1058460
#70252
#00056
#30331
The differences of these four filters:
1. #1058460, XS-PRO is the newest generation of B+W filter line comes with a couple of new features:
- a. Filter mount is SLIM type called XS-PRO, which means slim mount with front thread. Material of XS-PRO mount is made of brass.
- b. Coating is the new generation of B+W Digital MRC. It is more suitable for the latest CCD/CMOS technology.
- c. Optical glass is thinner, which is 1.2mm from Schott. So more light can go through and less reflection it will be
- d. Made in Germany
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Standard F-Pro / XS-Pro Digital
comparison
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More information about B+W XS-PRO Filter please visit its official website: http://www.schneideroptics.com/news/110308_XS-Pro.htm and
http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com/news.htm
2. #70252,
- a. F-PRO filter mount made of Brass
- b. MRC coating
- c. 1.8mm Schott optical glass
- d. Made in Germany
3. #00056
- a. F-PRO filter mount made of alloy
- b. MRC coating
- c. 1.8mm Schott optical glass
- d. Made in Germany
4. #30331
- a. F-PRO filter mount made of alloy
- b. Coating on both side
- c. 1.8mm Schott optical glass
- d. Only “Germany” is printed on the rim. So we assume it may not be made in Germany 100%
A laser sticker in green color is labeled at the back of the filter carton box starting from early of this year. One angle you will see “B+W Filter” and the other angle you will see “genuine product”. If you can not see this label, it would be either old stock or fake. [update: from 09/22/2009, all B+W Filters from MAXSAVER will have the laser sticker] For safety we would recommend you buy from our store http://maxsaver.net. We guarantee B+W Filter here are 100% genuine and original in brand new condition.
You are welcome to contact us (service@hvstar.com ) if you have any questions about our product and service.
Yolanda Ho
Marketing Manager
http://maxsaver.net
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