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Sony VF58CPKS 58mm Polarizing Filter Kit

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Ill keep it simple here since we are only talking about filters. For the price you get two filters that are pretty much necessary for the enthusiast photgrapher. They both seem to be up to Sony quality. Keep in mind that you can use both filters at the same time but that you will experience some viengetting in the corners at the wide angle setting of the lens. So just use one at a time unless you dont mind haveing the corners blurred out. This isn't a defect, this would occur with any filters if you doubled them up, its just an FYI. The polarizer work great, its a good value for both.

What do you get: 1 multicoated polarizing filter, 1 multicoated lens filter, two plastic cases and a black pouch for storing the filters (see photos).

Performance: Polarizers are often used to increase the contrast (such as making the sky more blue) and removing reflections from water. They are not expected to work under all situations and work the best when the angle of the photo is 90 degree to the sun. The sony VF-58CPKS does a good job both in increasing the contrast as well as removing reflections, though you should not expect some magic. The multi-coat is supposed to ensure that almost all light is passed onto the lens without any blockage and personally I didn't find any difference in the meter reading with or without the filter. Also since it's a circular polarizer, the auto focus (in my case DSC H5) works without any problems. The additional plain multi coated filter serves as a great lens protector and can be used when the polarizer is not in use.
One other thing is that you can attach the polarizing kit infront of the sony neutral density filter VF-58M. I haven't however tried to see what effects it creates though.

The bottom line: Although it does a good job say in making the sky more blue, I was hoping it to do a slightly better job.

The lenses are excellent and have a very professional finish. The "free" protector lense is really usefull when going outdoors. It all came in a very compact case that you can carry along with your camera. A PL filter is the first thing to buy after the camera!

I have dealt with better filters in the past. It just so happens this filter works with the 2 cameras i have and no other. I like what it does, but it isnt as strong as what i have dealt with before. Still great quality and a great buy.

We live on the beach and I'm always taking shots that involve lots of sun and/or water. Needless to say, the glare was tremendous.

I'm still learning how the filter works because you can adjust it for more or less polarizing. So far, I love how the photos are turning out. Much more vibrant colors.

The Conversion lens adapter came with your DSC-H1. I had forgotten about it, and when the filter arrived, was baffled as to how to attach it lest the lens extend out and smash into the filter. Naturally, the first-level tech support for Sony (based in India - <sigh>) was completely clueless. Luckily, a second-level person sent me this this link:

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and I dug the adapter out of the box. Hurray!

The filter, as do all polarizing filters, is designed to rotate after it is attached. Again, Sony India-based tech support, during a pre-sales call, was clueless, and insisted that the filter would not rotate.

My only criticism is that the filter does not attach directly to the end of the lens, but instead goes on the conversion adapter, increasing the bulk and weight of the camera. I'm thinking about ordering the 30mm version - it might fit directly on the threaded end of the retractable lens.

A bit over priced if you ask me for a simple screw on item. Theres only one and the other is clear. Works fine otherwise and the photos come out a lot better on sunny days. Knocks out the glear.

I ordered the polarizing lens and thought I ordered the wrong item after making the purchase. However, I came to find out that the polarizing kit did indeed fit my camera. My own mistake, oops! So, the polarzing kit works great and is a must have!

After I purchased the polarizing kit through ANTOnline, I tried to return the product. They would not do it! If you buy an item through ANTOnline, you had better make sure it is the right one because they will turn you over to the manufacturer. Whatever the case may be I highly reccommend to NOT purchase anything from ANTOnline. I have read a lot of bad things about them and realize after I made the purchase that I had made a mistake, hope you don't do the same!

The VF-58CPKS kit including a PL filter and an UV filter is supposed to support 58mm camera such as F717.
But in your introduction it's been changed to Wide angle and support the 37mm lens? Maybe it's a big mistake. Below is from Sony:

Circular Polarizing Filter Kit
VF-58CPKS
Use this circular polarizing filter to suppress unwanted reflections off glass and water and protects lens from dust and scratches at the same time. It fits a Sony 58 mm diameter lenses

58mm is the lens front diameter, and the 37mm is the focal length of the lens. These are somewhat independent values. Because of possible vegneting, particular polarizer filter can't be used with the whide angle lens, that has focal length lesser of certain minimal value (37mm in case of Sony VF58CPKS, as I get it).