In camera lenses filters, two new circular options can be a penny apart on listed price and still be built for completely different lenses. One is a five-piece kit for 52 mm camera or camcorder lenses; the other is a three-pack that points to a smart phone camera lens. Before deciding, ask which lens actually needs the filter.
Quick verdict
Choose the NEW Vivitar FK252 52mm 5-Piece Camera Lens Filter Set if you shoot with a 52 mm camera or camcorder and want a set of interchangeable circular filters in one kit. Choose the Visisolar Photo Solar Eclipse Filter for Smart Phone Camera Lens (3 Pack if you want three filters aimed at a phone lens with a single enhancing effect.
Listed prices at a glance
| Option | Listed price | Fit | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivitar 52mm 5-Piece Camera Lens Filter Set | $8.00 | | Camcorders and cameras with 52 mm circular-size lenses | Filter Kit, circular |
| Visisolar Photo Solar Eclipse Filter (3 Pack) | $7.99 | | Smart phone camera lens | Enhancing, circular |
A penny separates the listed prices, so the difference is not about cost. Both options are listed as new and use a circular filter shape, so the shared basics are covered. The real fork is between multi-effect versatility on a traditional 52 mm lens and a phone-lens-specific enhancing filter.
Where the Vivitar kit stands out
The Vivitar kit is built around versatility for gear that takes 52 mm filters. It arrives new, uses a circular shape, and is described as a Filter Kit. The model 52FLK and To Fit details both point to camcorders and cameras, and the Filter Size matches the Circular Size at 52 mm. Five circular filters in one set means you can change effects and colors while working with the same lens. If you want a quick way to try different looks without carrying separate systems, this is the more flexible match.
Where the Visisolar pack stands out
The Visisolar pack is the more direct fit for phone-lens photography. The product name points to a smart phone camera lens, the pack contains three filters, and the effect is listed as Enhancing. It also arrives new and uses a circular shape. The stated use case is solar-eclipse imagery and enhanced visual effects, so it is aimed at a specific kind of shoot rather than broad multi-effect experimentation. For a phone shooter who wants a small, ready-to-use enhancing filter, this pack gives three filters in one order.
Product notes
NEW Vivitar FK252 52mm 5-Piece Camera Lens Filter Set
This set is a five-piece circular filter kit for 52 mm lenses. It is listed as new, with the model 52FLK and To Fit camcorders and cameras. The 52 mm filter size and circular shape make it a straightforward companion for a camera or camcorder that accepts that standard. Its Filter Kit effect type points to the ability to swap effects and colors from one kit, which suits shooters who want variety without changing lenses. The limitation is that the kit is built around a 52 mm circular fit, so if your lens does not use that size, this set will not be the match.
Visisolar Photo Solar Eclipse Filter for Smart Phone Camera Lens (3 Pack
This three-pack is positioned for a smart phone camera lens and carries an Enhancing filter effect. It is listed as new, circular in shape, and weighs 0.634 ounces, so it is a light, phone-sized addition. The stated use case is solar-eclipse photography and enhanced visual effects, giving it a clear direction. The trade-off is that the effect is singular rather than a range of five different looks. If you want to keep a small enhancing filter on a phone lens, this pack is the specific match; if you need multi-effect flexibility on a traditional camera, it is not.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Vivitar kit when your everyday camera or camcorder takes 52 mm filters and you want a five-piece Filter Kit to experiment with different circular effects. Pick the Visisolar pack when your lens is on a phone and you want three enhancing filters for solar-eclipse imagery or similar looks. With a penny between the listed prices, the right pick comes down to the lens in front of you, not the tag next to it.
