Breakthrough Photography Filters: Anyone have some experience with X4 Circular polarizer filters, I've come across a couple articles about them giving them great ratings. I've used...

Jimscaf2021 Loc: Central Valley, CA

Anyone have some experience with X4 Circular polarizer filters, I've come across a couple articles about them giving them great ratings. I've used Hoya Evo & NXT on my lenses and have been happy with the results, I've just purchased Canon RF24-70 2.8 with 82mm diameter and since I don't have any filters this size I was looking at the Hoyas's and came across articles, Pop Photo one that gave Breakthrough Filters top rating and they're priced around the same ($169-$189 range.
Jim

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

First rate. The newer series in red are very convenient. Thin enough not to vignette at 15mm. They work brilliantly on high end lenses.

DRM Loc: NC

Jimscaf2021 wrote:

Anyone have some experience with X4 Circular polarizer filters, I've come across a couple articles about them giving them great ratings. I've used Hoya Evo & NXT on my lenses and have been happy with the results, I've just purchased Canon RF24-70 2.8 with 82mm diameter and since I don't have any filters this size I was looking at the Hoyas's and came across articles, Pop Photo one that gave Breakthrough Filters top rating and they're priced around the same ($169-$189 range.
Jim

Breakthrough filters are excellent, easily equivalent to top brands such as B&W. I use circular polarizer from both companies, ND filters from Breakthrough.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Jim, give a reference, please.

nj53 Loc: Canon City, Colorado

i've got 2 breakthrough nd filters. quite pleased w/them. they are "older"...i.e. screw on type of threads, not magnetic. good customer service too.

wds0410 Loc: Nunya

I've been using them (polarizer and NDs) for 4+ years, top notch filters. Worth the money.

b top gun

I have two of their ND filters, one a 3 stop, another a 6 stop. Did have a color fidelity problem with the 3 stop and they replaced it at no charge.

b top gun

All my CPLs are Nikons.

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

Jimscaf2021 wrote:

Anyone have some experience with X4 Circular polarizer filters, I've come across a couple articles about them giving them great ratings. I've used Hoya Evo & NXT on my lenses and have been happy with the results, I've just purchased Canon RF24-70 2.8 with 82mm diameter and since I don't have any filters this size I was looking at the Hoyas's and came across articles, Pop Photo one that gave Breakthrough Filters top rating and they're priced around the same ($169-$189 range.
Jim

I like my 82mm X4, especially how bright it is (high transmission), while still effectively polarizing my shots. If I want an ND, I'll put on an ND. No reason for a CPL to function as one.

My only complaint is it came with a note saying I have to register the filter to activate the warranty. That's hogwash, as this is not legally enforceable. Breakthrough is data-mining. I almost returned the filter because of this, but I like it so much more than my Hoya HD3, which is the next best alternative IMHO.

worldcycle Loc: Stateline, Nevada

I have not used their ND filters yet. Just giving a recommendation for Breakthrough filters overall. I have used their filters now exclusively for years (except while traveling and I break one, then use whatever I can get until I get home) Their quality and build in unsurpassed. Customer service is outstanding and if I have ever had a question or issue, a phone call is usually answered by the owner of the company. Can't ask for more than that.

ColoPete

I use Breakthrough CPL filters interchangeably with B&W KSM HTC MRC CPL filters and cannot tell any difference in optical quality or light transmission, as both are superb. I use them all the time unless the light is really low. The Breakthrough is less expensive and seems to be a little more sturdy and turns a bit more stiffly, but really picking nits.

Silversleuth Loc: San Francisco Bay Area

Breakthrough X4 CP build quality and optical characteristics are excellent. My 82mm version is first choice among several brands accumulated over the years.

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Bill_de Loc: US

b top gun wrote:

All my CPLs are Nikons.

What does that have to do with
'Breakthrough Photography Filters" ?

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dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Breakthrough Photography Filters is a brand name sold via Amazon. Yep, lots of hype in the ad... guarantee only good til 2048

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Jimscaf2021 said in part: "I was looking at the Hoyas's and came across articles, Pop Photo one that gave Breakthrough Filters top rating... "

Consider: Pop Photo, Popular-Photography magazine "The March/April 2017 issue was it's last" Things change in 6 years.