General Brand 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter
- Price: $19.95
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- B&H # GBCP40.5
- Mfr# 405CP
Product Highlights
- Makes a Blue Sky Bluer
- Enhances Clouds
- Eliminates Reflections
- High Quality ColorCore Glass
- Black Aluminum Filter Ring
- Made in the USA
- 10-Year Warranty
Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizer Filters - Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.
If you're out walking on a lovely day - in the mountains or at the beach - and you want to get a fabulous shot of a cloud-filled sky or make the water seem more saturated, then a polarizer is the way to go. This filter is the best way to make the clouds stand out, increase or decrease the saturation of the ocean or increase or decrease the reflection off the water. You can also use this filter when shooting into glass or windows since it will, again, either increase or decrease reflections.
If you're shooting black and white and want to simulate a threatening storm, try throwing on a #25 Red filter. The vista will take on the appearance of an imminent, ominous storm.
Along with a UV or Skylight Filter, a polarizing filter should be a part of everyone's gear bag. It can turn a run-of-the-mill image into a stunning, creative photo by increasing color saturation.
Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems without problems)
- This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance
- Can dramatically enhance a blue sky and make the clouds more prominent
- Used best at right angle to the sun
- Effective with cameras that use beam splitters in the path of the TTL light meter and with AF cameras
| Type | Circular Polarizer |
| Size | 40.5mm, 5mm thick |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | Between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | No |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | Removes reflections and increases color saturation without affecting the overall color balance |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | ColorCore Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size |
40.5mm Pitch Thread = 0.5 |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 40.5mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (7)
- Consistent effect (7)
- Firm mount (6)
- Easily mounted (5)
- Strong construction (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens protection (4)
- UV protection (4)
- Color correction (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Bought this for my Nikon pocket/underwater camera. Great to have a polarizing filter for this little camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Quality product, good price & experience. What more to say?
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
This filter are very useful when I use to take pictures with my sons at the pool, taking pictures around water places.. I can take very cool pictures!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
I bought a little Nikon J1 and really love the quality of the photos, so I decided I needed a little polarizer for it. Great help when shooting in the sunshine, cuts glare. A great addition!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Only Had To Replace One F
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
I have not had an opportunity to use the most recent polarizing filter but, have used the similar filters on the lenses on my D300 digital camera many times. I am looking forward to using it with the new camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- D300 camera, UV and Polarizing filters
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
the perfect filter for the beach, pool, snow anywhere there is a lot of glare. Just like you put your sunglasses on to see better and get better color you do the same here. Tiffen makes the best filters that cover your needs. The circular Polarizing filter helps get the right amount for what you need
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
No need to spend more on high priced filters
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- Polarization
Comments about Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Used on my Sanyo HD1000 video camera, with great results.
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