Marumi DHG 43mm Super Lens Protect Filter : These are good

January 19, 2020

Marumi DHG 43mm Super Lens Protect Filter : These are good

Searching for filters on amazon, i came upon the marumi range, which i had not heard-of before. A quick internet search produced favourable comments, so i decided to try one. I can only compare it to hoya filters – i would say that they are on a par. Both are well-made, do the intended job and are reasonably priced.

Excellent filter and well worth the money. As good as b+w but at a lower price. Every camera lens should be protected.

Filters, love them or hate them, this is not the place to argue. I do use them, as i am a bit clumsy and prone to dropping things. They have saved a couple of lenses for me. But any bit of glass between you and your subject can detract from the image clarity, cause unwanted ghosting or reflections etc. I found these marumi dhg filters a while ago. They do not seem to detract from the image, i cannot tell an image taken with them off or on, apart from ghosting, which is very slight. The coatings on these are fantastic, they do resist dirt and they do clean up very well with proper lens cleaner. If you point a lens with one of these marumi filters at a bright light in a dark room, you will see a slightly more visible ghost image than if you repeat with the filter off. But it is very slight, and much better than any other filter i have tried, including a hoya pro cost filter. If you do want a filter, these are a good choice.

No problems on a 10 – 20 mm sigma lens.

All of my previous purchases of lens filters have been hoya. Having checked the price of a hoya 95mm filter i did some further research and discovered marumi. . A brand i was not aware of. Price was a 1/3rd less than an equivalent hoya. Very well pleased, excellent tight fit.

I have had this lens protector for a while and it works well – no complaints.

Marumi DHG 43mm Super Lens Protect Filter

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Minimizes flare-ghost and optimizes the performance of lenses for digital imaging
Digital High Grade Coating
Due to the very thin frame, pictures taken with super wide-angle lens are not to be vignetted

I’ve used marumi for filters for a good few years now (though i try other makers too)the dhg (digital high grade) series is multicoated and available in lens protect, uv and cpl as well as others. All feature a low profile size, lots of coatings to help reduce ghosting and internal reflections, a satin painted filter ring again helps reduce reflections, plus black ink on the outer edge of the glass filter. The ‘super’ v the normal dhg is an additional coat added to the filter surface which helps repel grease, dirt and water/oil and it does seem to help here. I’ve used both the normal dhg and super. If you’re outdoors a lot and can get the front element dirty at times the ‘super’ is worth looking at, for most normal uses then the standard dhg is the one to go for. I’ve used these filters even on older film lenses (note they’re just fine on film cameras too) and they do help tame reflections and flare, and in some cases can improve older lenses when used on digital bodies. Marumi hit the spot for me as they make ‘good quality’ filters, and the prices are not unreasonable either. A few brands out there are a bit ott price wise, on the other hand you don’t really want to use the ultra cheap makers either as they can cause issues with flare and hurt image quality. Recommended from me after years of use i’ve been very pleased with the quality of these filters.

Doing the job intende for nicely. Just a bummer they cost so much.

Bit pricey for what it is, but had problems cleaning hoya hmc, always left with an oily streaky surface, which probably had no effect on the quality of the pictures, so decided to try this make with the extra oil and watet repellant coating.

It took me some time to track down what appears to be a non-standard filter size and the requirement for just a plain glass lens to protect a panasonic hcx 900 vidcam. Having never hear of marumi, i was delighted when it arrived. The coated glass lens is fitted to a well machined metal rim and fits perfectly.

This filter does not affect my photos in any adverse way. However, i found it to be more difficult to attach to the filter threads than filters by hoya and b+w. Also, removing the filter is not as smooth as those brands either. The filter feels rather lightweight and the frame does not feel as robust as hoya hd, pro1, or b+w. Let’s hope the actual glass and coatings can withstand everyday knocks.

Here in the uk, the japanese company marumi is not that widely known about, but don’t let that put you off – it’s a gem. As i’ve discovered, their professional grade lens filters out-perform the big brands, and that’s why i use them. There’s a debate over whether or not protectors are a good idea, but my answer is always yes. The front element of my expensive lenses are sealed against dust and scratches, so never need touching. And if your protector is good enough, optically, it will make no difference to the quality of your images. If damage occurs, sacrifice your twenty quid protector, not your thousand pound lens, is my policy. Marumi makes five different ranges of lens protectors, going from the top end professional high spec premium price exus line down to budget. The dhg super is one step below exus, and gives me all the features i want and need to protect my valuable and cherished lenses, at an affordable price. Here’s the lineup of marumi lens protector ranges, going from high end down to budget:* exus lens protect solid* exus lens protect* dhg super lens protect* dhg lens protect* fit & slim mc lens protectimpressionsremoving one from the supplied storage case, initial impressions are surprise at the extreme clarity of the glass. This is helped by the black coating of the in-frame glass edge, reducing internal reflection between surfaces.

Purchased this for my new pentax kit lens. Fits very well onto thread of lens (as in seems very well machined, there was no drag or feel of cross threading), i was initially worried it was not tightening as it seemed to take a lot of rotations to get on finger tight but i think it again is due to it being well machined with a fair amount of thread on it. Have shot directly into the sun with it and it was a very noticeable improvement over the last filter i had used, albeit that was a very old one. I have not yet had to test its coating as far as removing any marks or dirt, my review score may increase over time. Again, at the moment i am very pleased with this purchase.

This filter does exactely what it’s supposed to do. The glass is clear and it’s construction appears to be solid. For it’s price it’s an excelent buy.

Great price for great quality .

Marumi is a little known but high quality manufacturer who i came to know of through what i understand is the uk’s only nikon dedicated dealer in london. I have used nikon lenses for 30 years and attached a variety of filter brands to them, always using a lens protector as a minimum. Marumi is among the best and their filters are slim and lightweight as a bonus. My only disappointment with this purchase was the supplier, fotosense of bolton. I had to chase delivery and then the wrong one was supplied. Unfortunately, they then lost interest and just said send it back without even an apology. They said that return postage was not their responsibility and had no means of refunding it. Amazon were unfortunately not too helpful either in resolving this dispute and to cut a long story short after a month of heated emails fotosense finally credited my bank account directly. I bought again from amazon, who perhaps did not deserve it. So, great product but be cautious from where you buy.

Great, does what it was meant to do.

Marumi DHG 43mm Super Lens Protect Filter : Bought 82mm version for my canon ef 24-70 f/2. Don’t see the point to spend so much more extra for hoya hd or even b+w xs-pro anymore after this. Not to mention, it is surprisingly easy to clean too. Bought this 58mm one recently for my olympus x-m1 kit lens, and it works.

Happy with the quality, easy to clean.

This is the third marumi filter that i have purchased including their circular polarising filter. They are slim-line and effective. I did wait until they were on offer and have not regretted it.

Excellent protection and cuts the uv well when in high light conditions. I have also-used it in normal light as a lens protector and have no complaints about picture quality.

Cant go wrong with marumi filters just as good as hoya.

Highly satisfied with the filter, does equally good job as an expensive alternate.

I’ve used marumi lens filters for some time now. I’ve just bought an olympus 300mm f4 lens and i needed something to protect the front element when i’m photographing wildlife.

I have used marumi lens protect before and they have always served me well. Apart from protecting the lens, what i like most is that they have no colour to them so i don’t have to adjust for colour cast in photoshop.

This is not a well known brand of filter but the company has had some excellent reviews on various photographic sites. I was a little dubious about this filter at first as the seller seemed to be a non specialist retailer and i had read about some other filter brands that been faked in the past. Upon inspection the case did not seem to reflect a high quality product but the filter itself looked to be of good quality. Optically it looks to have a good quality anti reflective coating and distortion free glass. I have used it on an expensive quality ‘pro’ lens and the image quality is almost entirely the same with and without the filter attached. It has already saved the front of this lens from a drenching in melted snow and road salt when a lorry hit a puddle close to where i was taking a photo. Really glad i had it on and it cleaned up easy too. I also plan to use it in wilder weather and by the sea to protect the lens. I’m satisfied i have bought the genuine article and am very pleased with the filter.

Marumi’s dhg glass is some of the best available whether it’s in the form of a protector, uv or cir. The protector is easy to clean and works well on my nikkor micro lens.

Excellent slim-line lens protector/filter designed for dslr’s. 8 l is macro lens and am very happy with it.

Always look for marumi first when choosing filters.

A lightweight way of protecting your lens from dust and scratches: it is much cheaper to replace one of these. The filter is low-profile, almost unnoticeable when fitted, and you can still use your lens cap. There are cheaper versions, but this one got good reviews so i am hoping that with reasonable care it will last me for some time.

Have bought a few of these marumi filters, they fit without problem and are exquisite quality, worth paying a little more but they are not expensive compared to some other manufacturers.