Tiffen 77mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections

I had just bought a pro-level lens for my Canon and wanted a circular polarizer fo it - and I also wanted to make sure I didn't put a junk filter on a lens that cost $2300 new. Of the recommended filters I saw at one photography site which tested them, most were expensive - $50 or $75 to up into the hundreds of dollars This Tiffen polarizer got a very good rating and the price is also a bargain for what you get. I made sure to buy the filter from Amazon to make sure I got a legitimate Tiffen and not a cheap fake. The polarizing ring turns smoothly on this filter and I am pleased with my choice.

This filter just makes the sky blue, the water reflecting clearer. A very good polarizing filter!

I have had many polarizers over the years. I have used filters such as this for over 25 years. I like the Tiffen as it is not too dark for most uses. I keep it on for almost every shot (unless it is night time or quite dark) to protect my lenses and for it's mild polarizing effect. (I take 1000s of images on a shoot, mostly landscape) Some other brands are too dark to do this. The dark ones many times look too polarized, and post processing has to take much of this out anyway. I do have a few of these and use them occasionally. I have found that an image that is properly balanced that does not need too much darkening or lightening post processing is much better, I have a Hoya but it is always falling apart (and way too dark). I have Heliopan 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters and like the quality, but again they are too dark to keep on all the time. The Heliopan is the one I keep for special uses when I want more polarizing effects than I get with the Tiffen. The Tiffen polarizers I have had only were replaced when they became too scratched for use, broken from being dropped or run into things, or lost over board in my boat. As I said a couple of Hoya ones were replaced because they fell apart. I use a Canon 5D with all high end L series lenses (most costing well over $1000.00) and have sold over 1300 framed GiClees ($300-$800 each). I feel that this filter does not compromise the quality of my images. So in review. I don't want an unnatural appearance due to my filters. I do want the pleasing effects I can achieve with the Tiffen filter. I have never had a problem with any I had purchased, so recommend them to others. And I will continue to use them myself. Albert Mach Fine Art

I've been using the Tiffen 58CP 58MM Circular Polarizer Glass Filter for several weeks now, and it has truly transformed my photography experience. The impact this little piece of equipment has made on my images is nothing short of remarkable. First off, the build quality is excellent. It feels sturdy and well-made, fitting perfectly onto my 58mm lens threads. The black finish not only looks sleek but also prevents any unwanted reflections that could affect the image quality. The primary benefit of this polarizer is its ability to reduce glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass. It works wonders for outdoor photography, bringing out the true colors and enhancing the contrast in skies and foliage. This filter has enabled me to capture the vibrant blues of the sky and the rich greens of nature in a way that was not possible before. Another aspect where the Tiffen 58CP excels is in reducing haze, which is especially useful on sunny days. It helps to bring out the clarity and crispness in distant objects, making landscape photography more rewarding. The filter's circular design is user-friendly, making it easy to adjust the level of polarization with a simple twist. This feature provides great flexibility, allowing me to quickly adapt to changing lighting conditions without having to remove the filter. Moreover, I've found that this polarizer also helps protect my lens from dust, scratches, and fingerprints, which is an added bonus. In conclusion, the Tiffen 58CP 58MM Circular Polarizer Glass Filter is a fantastic investment for any photographer looking to elevate their outdoor and landscape photography. Its ability to enhance color saturation and contrast while minimizing glare and reflections is impressive. I highly recommend this filter to both amateur and professional photographers for its build quality, performance, and the dramatic improvement it brings to photographs.

Tiffen products are always of the best quality great filter

You could pay a lot more for a different brand and probably not even tell the difference. This filter works great and I've had no issues with quality nor problems with cross-threading onto the lenses.

The Tiffen 62CP Slim 62mm Circular Polarizer Filter is basically the best bang for buck in terms of price to functionality. These Circular Polarizers feel pretty nice as the outer rings are anodized in black and made of metal. The optical clarity of the glass is pretty nice, but does not contain hydrophobic properties if in an event where water is in contact with the filter, the water doesn't bead off. I chose 62mm because it is probably the gold standard in most lens diameters whether shopping for a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera. Screwing the filter on the camera is easy, it is removing it, can be a pain as with almost all filters due to the small knurlings as grips is quite small. The polarizing part works when you rotate the other ring until you do not see any reflective surfaces on you subject. The filter doesn't just serve just a CPL filter, but also a protection to your camera lens. it prevents the inner glass from scratching, as well as dust contact. If I were to say to compare this filter lens with Breakthrough Photography Filters which I do own, It is night and day difference. The knurling on that filter is more prominent and anodized really well, it has nanotec® coatings to eliminate reflections and repel dirt, water and other elements, Weatherproof* and the clarity is just a tad better when compared to Tiffens CPL filter. This shows that Quality products come with a price, and the Tiffen CPL filter, I would categorize this as entry to mid quality product as Tiffen is well known in the photography world. Overall, I am impressed with the filter and it has served me many years of usage (Purchased in 2013). Whether you are a beginner photographer or you have quite a lens collection, I'd have this filter in my arsenal to enhance image quality as well the protect my investment.

Loved this CPL, and the way it comes in a protective case...

Needed it for a camera and it delivered flawlessly. Bought even more later on.

filtre polarisant efficace,élimine les reflets dans les vitres et fait ressortir la texture des nuages dans le ciel. Maintenant tout cela peut être fait en post traitement avec photoshop.

It is amazing to see it works. The item was shipped from abroad, but I was amazed too see how carefully it was packed and delivered. I have attached a comparative set of images. I liked it

Sadly both filters are dirty on the inside so they are useless! In the future I will only buy a filter from a store where I can inspect them before I buy!