Kase filters??? Anyone used them?

Mattox · 09-24-2017, 04:10 AM

I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce

**ffking** · 09-24-2017, 04:19 AM - **1 Like**

I'd not even heard of them - there seems to be some quite heavy promotion going on but, as you say, precious little in the way of independent reviews - I'll keep my eyes open.

Ole · 09-24-2017, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Mattox

I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce

Pentaxian Giovanni Corona uses them. He recently published this article about his work on our home page. He mentions Kase filters about two-thirds down the page and also provides some sample images.

Mattox · 09-24-2017, 08:09 AM

Giovanni is the one that referred them on to me

Originally posted by Ole

Pentaxian Giovanni Corona uses them. He recently published this article about his work on our home page. He mentions Kase filters about two-thirds down the page and also provides some sample images.

biz-engineer · 09-24-2017, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Mattox

Kase filters??? Anyone used them? I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce

Kase is one more chinese brand of square filter systems. I don't know the quality. What I know from experience: it is hard to find good filter glass together with good filter holders and reasonably priced. All filter systems are largely overpriced and the build quality is often very fragile (=cheap).

Mattox · 09-24-2017, 11:19 AM

Yes it is made in china. But what isn't these days. The brand is run from the Netherlands if i understand correctly. The holder itself is very unique and seems very versatile, especially with the polarizers. Their filters are made from
Schott glass so I imagine the quality should be quite good

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Kase is one more chinese brand of square filter systems. I don't know the quality. What I know from experience: it is hard to find good filter glass together with good filter holders and reasonably priced. All filter systems are largely overpriced and the build quality is often very fragile (=cheap).

stub · 08-16-2018, 11:20 AM

I have been using them for about a year now and been more than happy. The biggest advantage the system has is it leaves very little if any colour cast to the image taken. Saving the photoshop work afterwards. The filters are a professional quality of unbreakable glass and arnt cheap. So initially for the full ND filters I purchased their 82mm round filters saving a considerable amount.

09-24-2017, 04:10 AM	#1
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292	Kase filters??? Anyone used them? I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce

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09-24-2017, 04:19 AM - 1 Like	#2
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	I'd not even heard of them - there seems to be some quite heavy promotion going on but, as you say, precious little in the way of independent reviews - I'll keep my eyes open.

09-24-2017, 07:12 AM	#3
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by Mattox I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce Pentaxian Giovanni Corona uses them. He recently published this article about his work on our home page. He mentions Kase filters about two-thirds down the page and also provides some sample images.

09-24-2017, 08:09 AM	#4
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292 Original Poster	Giovanni is the one that referred them on to me Originally posted by Ole Pentaxian Giovanni Corona uses them. He recently published this article about his work on our home page. He mentions Kase filters about two-thirds down the page and also provides some sample images.

09-24-2017, 10:52 AM	#5
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,239	Originally posted by Mattox Kase filters??? Anyone used them? I reliable source has put me onto the Kase filter system for the Pentax 15-30 system. There are quite a few systems out there that look quite good, I.e Haida, Benro and wanderpana, put they just aren't perfect. This kase system to me looks excellent. Allows for mounting without removing lens, CPL is threaded on simply, and they use resistant Schott glass. Anyone had any experience? The reviews out there are very scarce Kase is one more chinese brand of square filter systems. I don't know the quality. What I know from experience: it is hard to find good filter glass together with good filter holders and reasonably priced. All filter systems are largely overpriced and the build quality is often very fragile (=cheap).

09-24-2017, 11:19 AM	#6
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292 Original Poster	Yes it is made in china. But what isn't these days. The brand is run from the Netherlands if i understand correctly. The holder itself is very unique and seems very versatile, especially with the polarizers. Their filters are made from Schott glass so I imagine the quality should be quite good Originally posted by biz-engineer Kase is one more chinese brand of square filter systems. I don't know the quality. What I know from experience: it is hard to find good filter glass together with good filter holders and reasonably priced. All filter systems are largely overpriced and the build quality is often very fragile (=cheap).

08-16-2018, 11:20 AM	#7
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	I have been using them for about a year now and been more than happy. The biggest advantage the system has is it leaves very little if any colour cast to the image taken. Saving the photoshop work afterwards. The filters are a professional quality of unbreakable glass and arnt cheap. So initially for the full ND filters I purchased their 82mm round filters saving a considerable amount.