The Heliopan 86mm Circular Polarizing Filterfrom Heliopan 86mm Circular Polarizing Filtercan turn an average shot into a "keeper". With its renowned Schott glass composition and resilient black brass filter ring, this filter offers you features that make it well-worth the investment for both traditional film and digital shooters.

Heliopan has incorporated High-Transmission technology into this filter. It will pass 99.8% of the light passing through it with only a 1-stop loss of light and with no color change to the image. In addition, their highly regarded SH-PMC 16-layer multi-coating (8-layers on each side) gives the filter an edge when it comes to durability, flare reduction as well as dust and moisture-resistance. Anyone who wants to shoot landscapes will find this filter is excellent when it comes to enhancing the blue of the sky as well as making the clouds more distinct. On water, you'll use it to eliminate reflections. And, again, with its substantial multi-coated protection, you'll find it easier to clean when spray or dirt land on the glass surface.

This filter is also unique in design since its black brass filter ring is indexed so that if you're not using a traditional SLR, you'll be able to set the rotating ring to a precise setting each time you wish to achieve the same degree of polarization. The brass composition of the filter ring is a benefit since it is less prone to jamming when placing or removing it.

Heliopan has been a leader in the filter industry since 1949. They are known for their high quality and production standards. Heliopan offers most of their filters with either their standard hard coating or with their industry leading SH-PMC 16-layer multi-coating that transmits over 98.8% of the light striking it on the image plane for the lowest flare and greatest color saturation.

SH-PMC Multi-Coating- Passes 99.8% Light    Loses Only 1 Stop - Filter Factor of 2.0    Solid Black Brass Rotating Filter Ring    Indexed Settings on Filter Ring    Makes a Blue Sky Bluer - Enhances Clouds    Minimizes Reflections in Glass or Water    Dust, Moisture-Repellent / Easy to Clean    Minimizes Flare    Limited Lifetime Warranty

Same polarizing effect as regular polarizing filters that lose more light - High-Transmission design has a filter factor or 2.0 (loses only 1-stop of light) as compared to 2.5 of a traditional polarizers

The effect of the filter is greatest at a 90° angle to the sun

Reflections are eliminated resulting in greater color saturation

8-coatings on each side produce less flare and maximize reflection reduction

Color neutral regardless of rotation

Top layer on each side of filter repels dust and moisture - easier to clean than other filters

Brass filter ring enhances the life of the filter

Use with traditional film or digital photography

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would appreciate comments on performance with regards to potential for flaring/ haloing of lights. Is the multi-coating adding any potential issues?

A: The Heliopan 105mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Slim Filter is a multi-coated filter that has eight (8) coatings on each side of the filter to reduce the occurrence of internal glare/flare and to maximize reflection reduction that is caused from off-axis light bouncing around the elements inside the lens on which the filter is attached, and to ensure optimal light transmission. Do note that, as with all multi-coated filters, this is designed to reduce INTERNAL flare/glare and reflections. If you aim the lens directly at a light source or light is entering the lens at an oblique angle on the front of the lens, flare/glare can still be created, and as such, it is still recommended to use a lens hood to reduce external flare (flare cannot be eliminated if you aim the lens directly at a light source, regardless if you are using a multi-coated filter or lens hood. That is just physics.)

Q: 2. Is this worth it? I see others that are half the price. Please get back to me!

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Q: 3. Regarding the Heliopan 52mm Slim Circular Polarizer SH-PMC Filter (705240), does anyone know if this filter will work with the larger Canon lenses (300mm f2.8, 400mm DO ...) that have rear mount drop-in filter holders. The issue is that 52mm screw in filters fit in the filter holder but when sliding the filter holder into the slot in the lens it does not fit because the filter is too thick. Is this particular filter slim enough to work with the above lenses? Please help.

A: Unfortunately this type of filter is built to be used on the outside of the lens, and is too thick to work inside a drop-in filter slot. Most circular polarizers, with their moving parts, will be too thick to use.

Q: 4. Will the Canon 77mm Circular Will the Canon 77mm circular polarizing filter work with the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens?

A: Yes this filter is compatible with that lens.

Q: 5. How many stops of exposure does this reduce?

A: This will reduce 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 stops of light

Q: 6. Does Canon offer a blank cover if you elect not to use the CP of ND filter?

A: Yes this is the blank drop in filter compatible with the Canon drop in EF RF adapter. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434115-REG/canon_3444c001_drop_in_clear_filter_a.html

Q: 7. What is the thickness with and without threads of this filter?

A: The filter is approximately 5mm w/o threads and approximately 8mm with threads.

Q: 8. Would this filter work with my Canon EOS Rebel T4i. I'm not sure what the 58mm means? I am using a Sigma 50mm 1:2.8 DG macro lens

A: The filter size with be the same as your lens cover. The size should be on back of lens cover.

Q: 9. Is there a benefit to this Heliopan which costs x3 times the B+W high transmission counterpart? Thanks!

A: This Heliopan 77mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter provides greater light transmission at 99.8%, which is about the same as a clear UV filter, but in a circular polarizer which usually loses much more light on average. Both filters have a brass metal filter ring. And Heliopan offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty, over the other's Limited 1-Year Warranty.

Q: 10. Hi does this filter have a front screw in thread... so I can add an adapter ring to the front?Cheers,Dean.

A: Yes, the Heliopan 72mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter has 72mm front threads.