Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter

  • Price: $754.77
  • B&H # COZPCP96
  • Mfr# CZ164

Product Highlights

  • Increases Saturation of Sky
  • Makes Clouds Stand Out
  • Eliminates Reflections
  • High Quality CR39 Resin

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Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Filter - 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.

Z-PRO Filters are made of CR39 Resin which is a reputable lightweight and unbreakable optical material also used for ophthalmic glasses. The Z-PRO Series is recommended for focal lengths of 20mm onwards (in the 35mm format).

Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras 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 Z-PRO Circular Polarizer
Size 100 x 150mm (4 x 6"), 1.5mm thick
Grade Not Applicable
Filter Factor Varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun
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 CR39 Resin
Front Filter Thread Size Not Applicable
Front Lens Cap Size Not Applicable

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Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter
 
3.7

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2.0

Not Happy - But it works!

By capt Jim

from Alaska

About Me Film Professional

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Improves Picture Quality

Cons

  • Difficult to use
  • Poor design

Best Uses

  • Panoramic Filming
  • Shooting Outdoors

Comments about Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter:

This is way over-priced. I am a long time user of Cokin Pro Z filters and love the system, I use it all the time...figured I would simplify my life and buy the Polarizer so I don't need a zillion different sizes for each lens and figured I would also then use it with the other Cokin filters I use, especially for landscapes.

It barely fits in the first slot and with another filter in slot two or three it is almost impossible to turn to adjust for glare etc. For the price it is very difficult to use and I am not very pleased, but guess I will make it work, but it's use will be limited by the aggravation factor.

You might think twice before spending this much money for this filter...the filter itself is good but it is very difficult to use in the standard Cokin Pro Z holder and if you add another filter like a Graduate ND for a landscape you MUST do it after you adjust the Polarizer and even then it is difficult to turn the polarizer in the holder.

Good Luck!

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4.0

Great Filter Sets

By Bob Rock

from Leesburg, VA

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Clear Optics
  • Easily Mounted
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Image Manipulation

    Comments about Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter:

    I have been a satisfied user of the Cokin Z-Pro filter sets for quite some time. The holders are well made and durable, and the filter quality is as good as any I've tried previously[...]you can't go wrong with these filters.

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    5.0

    Great polarizer! Fits nicely into Z-Pro.

    By Aaron

    from Southern Maine

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Effect
    • Easily Mounted
    • Light
    • Sharp
    • Thin

    Cons

    • Extremely expensive

    Best Uses

    • Color Correction
    • UV Protection

    Comments about Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter:

    Very simple to use & gives great effects! Thin glass & does not weigh as much as conventional, thicker polarizers. Very pricey, however...compared to the entire Cokin system, and that will limit its buyers significantly.

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    Holders

    Cokin -  Z-PRO Filter Holder (Requires Adapter Ring)
    • Price: $78.76
     

    This item is backordered by the manufacturer.

    Filter pouch

    Cokin -  Z-Pro Filter Wallet
    • Price: $39.34
     

    Books & Tutorials

    Cokin -  28-Page Cokin Pamphlet
    • Price: $3.95
     

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    Cokin Z-PRO 164 Circular Polarizing Resin Filter
    • Soft Case
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