Gobe72mm UV Lens Filter (1Peak)

First, FWIW, I'm a believer in putting a filter on a lens to protect the exposed front glass. If you're reading the review, I assume you are as well. I just don't want that protective layer to have any impact on the final image. That is why I don't buy inexpensive (go ahead, say "cheap") "protector" filters or low end UV or skylight filters. There are options out there, and I have used many, including Gobe's "Two Peak" filters (which I have also reviewed). My first impression of the One Peak was that is is noticeably lighter than the Two Peak. I suspect that this is due to the grade of optical glass used, since the rim appears to be the same, and the coating weighs fractions of a gram. This does not concern me. With my calibrated eye, I saw no flaws in the coating and no irregularities in the glass itself. It does appear to reasonably resist smudges. It arrived clean (only trace dust particles and no haze from packaging). The threads are clean and precisely cut, so that it threaded onto its destination lens easily. I'm confident that I'll be just as pleased with this filter as my other Gobes.

I received a UV filter from Gobe today. Immediately upon opening the package I inspected the filter for dirt before I installed it on my lens. I noticed three curved lines on the glass. I used the included cleaning cloth to try to remove them. They would not come off, so I got a magnifying glass at carefully inspected them. They were scratches that look like they could possibly have been made during the polishing process. I reported this to Amazon and will receive a replacement, but this should never have left the factory in this condition. I have bought 2 other filters from Gobe without problems. If I buy from them in the future I will be inspecting them very carefully. BTW this was to replace a B&H filter that I have had for several years. That one got scratched somehow in my camera bag. That is why you should always have a UV or other filter on your lenses. the B&H cost me over 50 bucks, but saved a $750.00 lens.

The filter is good quality - clean and tidy without signs of cheap craftsmanship - but not the best when compared to other filters.I have used numerous Hoya Super HMC filters before, and putting a Hoya side by side with a Gobe shows the difference. The Hoya filter has a faint purple reflection. The Gobe filter has a medium green reflection. The Gobe filter is of course better than an uncoated filter, but clearly not the best. This is true despite the Gobe filter claiming to be 12-layer, and the Hoya Super HMC also claiming to be 12-layer.Another questionable feature is that the Gobe filter's glass is slightly inset from the outer edge - this may cause vignetting problems in some lenses. I guess you get what you pay for. Hoya filters are expensive and sometimes difficult to find though, which is why I ended up here in the first place.

The filter arrived in a nice, compact, cardboard box. Upon opening up the box, a nice round metal tin was visible. Upon opening the tin, two things were plainly evident. First, the filter appeared very well made (nice frame amd glass). Two, the glass was so so so dirty. I have some experience with Tiffen and Hoya filters. With those filters, once the package was opened, there was at most a speck or two of dust to be wiped off. This filter, however, had thousands of fibers (perhaps from the foam pad in the tin) all over the surface. It literally took me 10 minutes of wiping and blowing to get the filter clean enough for me to be comfortable to put it on my lense. In my mind, this is unacceptable. I'm sure the filter will function great, but it leaves a poor first impression to have to spend so much time cleaning a brand new item before it can be used.

This was very well packaged and arrived in a timely fashion. The filter fits perfectly and sits securely on the lens and can be removed easily when needed. The best feature for me was a noticeable contrast improvement for my pictures of bird. Look at the comparison of the two shots of the same bird with and without the filter.

Its already a BAD sign when i cannot (twist) open the tin package without prying it open.At first glance, filter looks reasonable enough, but closer inspections show:1. Poor coating quality - with BRIGHT reflections - looks more like a single coat than a multicoat (especially at this price of $23 or 2/3 price of B&W MRC or more expensive than Hoya HMC)2. Poor "cheap" lightweight body and glass - it just feels too light. Hell, maybe its NOT glass. It could be optical plastic for all i know. But surely i would not trust having this in front of any lens. Probably better to not have. It feels like a candidate to shatter at any impact.

I bought a slim profile Gobe 55mm coated UV filter with threads on both sides, for a Sony camcorder, and it works like a champ. Here's the way I use it -- the filter screws into the front of my Handycam to protect the Balanced Optical Steady Shot lens. Then I attached a 55-77mm metal step-up ring that I bought on Amazon, and attached a plastic 77mm tulip lens hood from JennyShop. By using such a large diameter lens hood, with a slim profile filter, I am able to keep the hood out of the frame at wide angle. With a standard (thicker) 55mm filter, it pushed the step-up ring forward just enough to get in the view at wide angle. So if this is a problem for your camcorder, a slim filter might help. Just sayin'... And the Gobe filter does show evidence of coating (the green reflection) and has functioned well for me.

Can't say as difference of pic quality difference as I'm using primarily as a protector and don't take it on and off, but am able to take sharp photos with it on. Can tell you that I wish there would have been a bit more substance to the metal ring around the lens part. Little hard to get threaded as with most I'm sure on a 95mm, but otherwise does fit on my Tamron 150-600.

(Text translated from my German version from Amazon Germany)I am an long standing HOYA-/B&W/Nikon-Filter user and fan. Never even thought of using anything else than these established brands. Only the fact that a load of filters I needed were not in stock brought around the situation for me, having to ‘’look around’’.Then, stumbling over this idea of ‘’buy filters- PLANT TREES’’- I had a good look at these GOBE-Filters – main thought in my head at the time was ‘’ well, if it’s rubbish I can always send them back’’….I ordered UV/C-POL and Flex-ND filters for various lenses – both from Amazon Germany and Amazon UK. Wanted to experiment. They were delivered fast and perfectly packaged. Looking at the Invoice I do have to say: wow – loads of money saved compared to what I am used to when I buy my Hoyas etc. – loads of brownie points with my wife this time round!Packaging is perfect, strong plastic filter box packed in an brown recycled cardboard cover. Inside of filter box is foam, very dense and holding the filter in place very firmly. I recommend that HOYA and the other ‘’big ones’’ have a very long look at this – and learn – since most of their filters are at times loose inside the filter box and can move around. There will be people criticising the rather obvious fact, that the plastic filter box can be a bit fiddly to open – I myself say: my filters are very safe, no filters falling out of badly closing containers and floating around my bag. These filter boxes are also extremely dust-proof. Highlight: every filter comes with an optical cloth – Hoya, Hoya Professional, B&W, Nikon and the others – hardly ever - at least not with mine.The filters have a vry slim build, but are I their mechanical make-up very accurate, surprisingly sturdy and fit into all threads of all my lenses ( metal and plastic threads ) without any hiccup. Glas rests neatly in the ring, no wobbling or clattering. The quality of the Glass seems fine and even the C-Pol’s do what they are designed to do. Although the filters have a very slim build, they do actually give an impression of reinforcing the (dodgy?) plastic threads of some lenses quite considerably. Fit is snug and perfect ( not always the case with all my various filters on modern lenses with plastic threads).The very flat/slim build of these filters can be a plusWe made a few technical comparisons with my Hoya’s, B&W’s etc.The Filter ring’s are thicker and heavier, which does not have to be good or bad. The optical comparison right up to print size of 50x70cm does not reveal any noticeable variations even if I try hard to find a fly in the ointment. I can not confirm any quality issues in comparison ti the known brands – even though this was expected and even ‘’hoped for ‘’ since we all are so loyal to our brands and hate to stray…. The usual thinking pattern of ‘’if it is cheap or reasonable it has to be is of inferior quality’ ’has – in this case – just gone out of the window and we really have to rethink that ‘’baloney’’ – myself first ,since I am right up there with ‘’them’’ thinking that way.Super! Up to here everything seems just perfect. I have no idea how GOBE do this, but to deliver such a quality and perfect packaging fur such ‘’small money’’ and then on top of that plant a load of trees in Madagaskar – I pull my hat in respect– this is the moment me old grumbling Brand-Nutter has to shut it and get on with it!I have now checked through the sizes from 77 down to 52mmand can not find any issues for daily use. I have been reading about grey and colour variations – I can not confirm any of this with even a single one of my 15 Filters I now own – absolutely nothing – even if I try hard ( which I tend to do). There seem to be issues with the C-POL filters not delivering – I honestly believe that these complaints are User based mistakes which can happen easily, since working with C-Pol’s is not always as straight forward as one would wish. Working C-Pol’s can be a challenge at the best of times, all down to situation and lenses used.Looking at the ‘’value for money’’ aspect of these GOBE filters they clearly outrun all the others – top position. When I look at the sums of money I have spent on all the big brands ( of which I really cannot see visibly quality differences to GOBE) I get a serious ‘’twinge’’ in my stomach and my circulation has a quick ‘’hiccup’’ ….I am not ‘’green’’ – by no means. But this concept, the idea of planting trees all over the place has touched me somewhat. Makes perfect sense, cannot be wrong and gives me a positive feeling – perhaps even soothes the ‘’whinges of my bad conscience’’ somewhere in the background – a little….It seems that a colleague within our PR – League has had a brilliant idea and has set it up just right. Well done, a very complete and round package.Summing things up: no minus points, all just right ‘’up there’’, absolutely NO REASON TO NOT PROFIT OF THIS PRODUCT – I recommend GOBE fully.But, should you still have this little voice in your head ‘’cheap, unknown brand, grumble, is this really good stuff, mumble’’ then get the SCHOTT Versions of the GOBE filters.We now are talking different league – Schott can easily be compared with Swarovski, Zeiss and Leitz – I know Schott from medical devices and astronomical use. In direct comparison to Schott the Hoya’s, B&W’s and even the Nikon’s could be in trouble – not much, but just that little bit!And even then the GOBE filter are a bargain!I have learnt a lot and am very happy with my GOBE’sRecommended, get’ em, plant trees.......

Having been a photographer since 1964 I have over the years come across and used many makes and types of filters.It has only been in the last couple of years while searching for a filter for a new lense that I stumbled upon Gobe. At first I thought Gobe who on earth are they, must be cheap rubbish. So I did some research on them and read lots of reviews to try and get a balanced idea of what they were about. I liked what I read so took a chance, as others have said at least you send it back if its rubbish. The upshot is I now won't buy any other make having been converted. The price is good, the quality is good, the packaging is good and their ethics are good. Knowing trees will be planted because of my purchase makes me feel I have helped in some small way to the future of this planet. I will say that from my personal perspective they are equally as good as the established well known makes and I can't find any citicism of the quality of the glass. I have bought from them in the past, I have bought from them now and I will certainly buy from them in the future. Go on give them a try.

OK; maybe not quite so 'green credentials' Six days to arrive via Four countries on 'next day' Prime.>NOTE THESE ARE MADE IN CHINA! (not australia).Quality seems ok, not any better than any other reputable Brand like Hoya, but this filter does claim to be 'multi coated' to reduce light refraction?Screw thread was ok, if a minor hesitant (does not glide like Lee/Tiffen). Green company? not quite; this filter took SIX days to arrive (direct from Gobe/Urth whatever they are called this month) and came via FOUR european countries for 'prime (not) next day' delivery.The plant a tree code did not work either.Credit for no plastic packaging (only cardboard) but why then the need for big metal holder that will never be used again?>SUMMARY:Not quite the 'green credentials' the marketing blurb would have you believe.Not convinced this is any better performance at this price than a rival high end Hoya/Tiffen/Lee filter, and for this upper price point, I will go back to Lee/Tiffen next time for the quality assurance, and those NOT being made in China!OK as a lens protector (which is why you will never need the daft big tin box ever again)Fair for the price, but 'premium' this is not.

I bought this filter for a recently acquired Fujifilm, Fujinon XF 27mm pancake lens. Prior to purchase I asked compatibility questions of the Seller (Gobe Europe) as this particular lens is very small and the barrel in which it is housed moves - I needed to be certain that the Gobe filter (unlike some others) did not impede movement. Both Gobe and Fujifilm confirmed that the filter would be fine as it screws into the barrel that moves.I have Gobe filters fitted to all of my Prime lenses, be it for mirrorless or DSLR and find them excellent value for money with excellent optics as well. It is easy to fit a snap shut lens cover on the front of the filter. As I'm using it on a pancake lens, I'm unlikely to remove it much so it acts as an optically sound and inexpensive protection by comparison to the lens which costs some 20 times more!My only slight criticism is that this filter is only available in 12-Layer (single pyramid) optics and not the Schott (dual pyramid) optics.

Good value and arrived on time in high quality packaging (mostly recyclable) and fitted perfectly onto my Nikon 24-80 lens. Comes with a set of lens cloths and a code to have 5 trees planted for free. What I didn't realise is there are three 'grades' of filters each with a higher standard of coating. This filter is the 'entry' level with 12 coats. The other two each feature 16 coats and a higher quality glass. Never the less this seems a good match for my DX lens.