AFGA CPL filter

**hjoseph7** · 12-21-2015, 06:01 PM

AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces.

Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case, I wouldn't screw them on too tight.

A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact, they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters, that can wait and I'm in no hurry...

Last edited by hjoseph7; 12-21-2015 at 08:34 PM.

**Tonytee** · 12-21-2015, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces.

Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case I wouldn't screw them on too tight.

A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters that can wait and I'm in no hurry...

I believe you made an excellent decision to buy AGFA. They made excellent film, paper and filters. I do have acquaintances in Germany and they inform me that AGFA has pretty much pulled the plug and are gone. I have many AGFA filters and they are of excellent quality.

Regards,

Tony

**luftfluss** · 12-21-2015, 06:32 PM

The Agfa filters, hoods, etc you see on Amazon are not your father's Agfa. It's merely a name licensed to whomever.

narual · 12-21-2015, 10:28 PM

just like polaroid and a variety of other defunct manufacturers, the company names ended up getting sold off and used to sell low quality crap.

**pentaxus** · 12-21-2015, 11:30 PM

You always hope that it could be like the Schneider SLR lenses made by Pentax, but $6.99 for CPL makes you wonder. If you buy a few, test each one to see if it lowers lens sharpness. Sometimes lower price means less quality control.

pete-tarmigan · 12-22-2015, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces.

Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case, I wouldn't screw them on too tight.

A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact, they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters, that can wait and I'm in no hurry...

Does the glass have a single layer of anti-reflective coating much less multi-coating to improve light transmission?

**hjoseph7** · 12-22-2015, 11:07 AM

It's multi coated according to the specs.

12-21-2015, 06:01 PM	#1
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,046	AFGA CPL filter AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces. Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case, I wouldn't screw them on too tight. A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact, they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters, that can wait and I'm in no hurry... Last edited by hjoseph7; 12-21-2015 at 08:34 PM.

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12-21-2015, 06:13 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,444	Originally posted by hjoseph7 AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces. Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case I wouldn't screw them on too tight. A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters that can wait and I'm in no hurry... I believe you made an excellent decision to buy AGFA. They made excellent film, paper and filters. I do have acquaintances in Germany and they inform me that AGFA has pretty much pulled the plug and are gone. I have many AGFA filters and they are of excellent quality. Regards, Tony

12-21-2015, 06:32 PM	#3
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	The Agfa filters, hoods, etc you see on Amazon are not your father's Agfa. It's merely a name licensed to whomever.

12-21-2015, 10:28 PM	#4
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	just like polaroid and a variety of other defunct manufacturers, the company names ended up getting sold off and used to sell low quality crap.

12-21-2015, 11:30 PM	#5
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	You always hope that it could be like the Schneider SLR lenses made by Pentax, but $6.99 for CPL makes you wonder. If you buy a few, test each one to see if it lowers lens sharpness. Sometimes lower price means less quality control.

12-22-2015, 08:44 AM	#6
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by hjoseph7 AFGA the now semi-defunct film and paper manufacturer is selling Circular Polarizer filters for the outrageous price of $6.99 on Amazon ! Now you must be saying to yourself "I would not put a $6.99 filter on my "Limited" lenses, no way ! You may be right, but I was just looking for some CPL filters to use occasionally when I need them to knock-out the reflections coming from reflective surfaces. Most of my Pentax lenses do a good job of darkening the sky so that's not why I purchased them. At that price I can have one for each lens without having to switch back and forth. I purchased three of them and so far they don't seem to affect picture quality, but don't quote me on this. I haven't really tested them yet. In any case, I wouldn't screw them on too tight. A few years ago I purchased a couple of really expensive CPL's that set me back financially and how many times did I use them ? 2 or 3 times per year. As a matter of fact, they are still sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I looked at some moderately priced Hoya filters and they go for $30 and up, but after my experience with the more expensive filters, that can wait and I'm in no hurry... Does the glass have a single layer of anti-reflective coating much less multi-coating to improve light transmission?

12-22-2015, 11:07 AM	#7
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,046 Original Poster	It's multi coated according to the specs.

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