High light-transmittance polarizing film with no color cast
World's highest level of color balance
The Kenko ZX C-PL filter has a light transmission approximately one stop brighter than a normal PL filter and a highly transmissive polarizing film that creates no color casts, achieving the best color balance. The Kenko ZX C-PL filter has the best color balance among all PL filters currently on the market.
* As of November 2024, based on in-house research.
Advantages of High Transmission Type
Even when the PL effect is maximized, the lens is darkened by only one stop, so the viewfinder remains bright and easy to see. Also, since the shutter speed is reduced by only one stop, hand-held shooting becomes easier without worrying about light falloff (exposure multiplier: approx. 2/3 stop to 1 stop).
Brighter and no color cast
The Kenko ZX C-PL N is one aperture brighter than a normal C-PL. Also, C-PLs with highly transmissive polarizing films tend to have a yellowish tint, but the ZX C-PL N is by far the most neutral in color.
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"Floating Frame Technology" or ultra-high resolution
By adopting the newly developed "Floating Frame Technology", which provides a special elastic buffer layer between the glass and frame, we succeeded in firm fixing of the glass while reducing pressure to a minimum. The glass element remains flat, not distorted or twisted inside the frame.
US Patent Number: US 10,209,478 B2
Comparison of the filter glass flatness
The superior flatness of the glass in Kenko ZX C-PL filter is realized not only by applying high-precision polishing, but also by adopting a special technology of fixing the glass in the filter frame.
The measuring of surface accuracy is realized by using the Newton rings. The fewer the number of rings, the higher the flatness, and the closer the ring shape to a circle, the less distortion of the glass.
Unprecedented ultra-low reflection of 0.16% to 0.2%
Ultra-low reflection of 0.16% to 0.2% on the glass surface*
Flare and ghosting caused by the use of filters are suppressed, resulting in clear images.
* Average reflectance from 400 to 700nm
Anti-static coating
A new anti-static coating has been adopted. This coating reduces dust adhesion that occurs due to the static electricity generated when you wipe the filler surface with the cleaning cloths.
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Water and oil repellent coating
The water and oil repellent coating strongly repels water droplets and dirt, and dirt can be easily wiped off. This allows stress-free shooting near water or in the rain, and makes daily maintenance easier.
Other Features
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Black rimmed glass The glass side is coated with black ink that prevents internal reflections to the utmost limit. |
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Smooth attachment and removal Lubrication is applied to the filter thread for smooth attachment and removal. |
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Knurled frame Non-slip and comfortable filter attachment/removal. |
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Low profile frame Thin-frame design prevents vignetting even with wide-angle lenses. |
- Lens cap can be attached
- UV absorbing filter case (49-82mm) / Soft filter case (86-95mm)
- Made in Japan
