General Brand 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter
- Price: $16.95
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- B&H # GBCP46
- Mfr# 46CP
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 46mm 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 | 46mm, 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 |
46mm Pitch Thread = 0.75 |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 46mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
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Pros
- Firm mount (13)
- Clear optics (10)
- Strong construction (8)
- Consistent effect (5)
- Easy to use (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (8)
- Lens protection (7)
- Color correction (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
simple essential
If you are concerned about picture quality and reducing glare... this is a rather inexpensive must again. We bought this with a haze/UV protector filter and the picture quality is profoundly improved....Read complete review
If you are concerned about picture quality and reducing glare... this is a rather inexpensive must again. We bought this with a haze/UV protector filter and the picture quality is profoundly improved. Anywhere there is reflection, I'd recommend this (inside light off windows, light off water, wet roads, windshields...
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Most Liked Negative Review
Basic, but gets the job done
Well constructed, but the filter ring is a little thick. If you have vignetting issues with your lens already, this may be too thick to be of real use.
Well constructed, but the filter ring is a little thick. If you have vignetting issues with your lens already, this may be too thick to be of real use.
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Thick
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
An average quality CP filter but it gets the job done for occasional use. Also, it is dark enough that it serves as an ND filter allowing me to stay in the sweet spot of my Micro Four Thirds lenses. It's a little thick, so be careful with wide lenses. I'm seeing just a hint of (extra) vignetting on my Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 pancake lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
It was little hard to get on and off , but with Hoya UV filter attached makes it easy . The filter is good for outdoor photography .
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Tiffen polarizing filters have worked consistently for me over the years. Never any problems.
Pros
- Easily Mounted
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
I have a circular polarizer on the dslr, love having one on my camcorder now. Great when taking video of cars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
The 5mm thickness specification must be for the glass. It adds about 0.25 in to the end of your camera. Also, plan on getting a case or holder for the filter. There is no pouch or disk case. It comes in an oversized, rectangular plastic case.
As a polarizer, it is fine. The spin action is good and you can move it with a modest push by a single finger.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
Cons
- Thick rings
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- Outdoor shooting
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
I use this on a Pansonic Lumix GF1. It was inexpensive and works just like it expected it would. Polarizers make such a difference in color saturation and reducing contrast when outside. I always have it on the lens unless I am indoors. It seems that the rings are a bit thick, but it hasn't been a problem for me as I only have a 20mm (40mm in full frame equivalent) lens for the camera. If I had a superwide lens, it might be a problem. Some other reviewers noted it is not multicoated, but I haven't had a problem with that aspect yet. A good piece of equipment for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
This filter deliver dramatic contrast as expected. The price is excellent. A must for every photographer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Works perfect and I see no color casting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Great filter, very easy to use it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
- Threading challenging
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Filter Protection
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
- Reduces glare
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
If you are concerned about picture quality and reducing glare... this is a rather inexpensive must again. We bought this with a haze/UV protector filter and the picture quality is profoundly improved. Anywhere there is reflection, I'd recommend this (inside light off windows, light off water, wet roads, windshields...
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Too Thick
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Well constructed, but the filter ring is a little thick. If you have vignetting issues with your lens already, this may be too thick to be of real use.
Pros
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
This filter works fine with my camera with Leica lens.
This is what I expected!
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Using this on a Panasonic Lumix Z35 (walkaround camera) and it does the job as it should. Pretty hard to mess-up a Circular Polarizer (CP) I'd think. :-) This CP attaches smoothly and does a nice job of removing glare and reflections (ex: getting detail back on wet rocks by removing the glare - handy at waterfalls).
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
We do a lot of airplane and air show photography. Adding the circular polarizer make a huge improvement on bright sunny days
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Decrease reflections
- To get deep blue sky
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
As I bought two cameras with 46mm thread filter and one tiffen kit, I had to buy one more tiffen circular polarizer for landscapes (to get deep blue sky). Very good result.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Regardless of which size camera I use, the circular polariser is essential.
Working alot around water and sun, and given the drawbacks of digital in these environments, the circular polariser allows me the opportunity to create the image I want in the camera, with minimal time in post production.
This 46mm filter is for my run-around camera and is of acceptable quality for this device.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None.
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter:
Use for landscape shots to emphasize clouds and sky and to improve color.
Perfect fit and can be used with retracting lens in the new advanced point and shoot cameras without having to remove.
- Recommended:
- ND and UV filters.
- Similar:
- 52 mm, 58 mm circular polarizers.
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