Tiffen 43mm 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.  

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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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Considering how cheap this filter is, would I be able to put this on my 24-105mm and have the quality and sharpness remain the same?

A: I believe any filter added to a lens lowers the quality but not enough to be noticeable unless you are really pixel peeking. That being said, I can detect no loss of quality with this filter. I use it on my Nikon 16-35 for landscapes without hesitation.

Q: 2. I am considering the purchase of a Sigma 150-500mm lens for a Canon 7D. Is the thread on this filter compatible to the above-mentioned lens? Thanks.JH

A: No, it would not. The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS uses 86mm filters, not 82mm filters. The Tiffen 86mm (Coarse Thread) Circular Polarizing Filter, B&H # TICP86C, would be the filter for your stated lens.

Q: 3. what's the difference between the coarse thread compared to the normal ones?

A: Coarse threads screw on and off faster than the normal ones. However, you need to make sure that your filter holder is threaded correctly. I live in Clearwater Fl., which is fairly sandy. If I used fine threaded filters, and got a grain of sand in the threads there is a good chance the threads would be stripped because of the thinness of the metal in the threading. While the coarse thread filters can also be stripped, I have yet to ruin one. For me, its just a personal choice, but I make sure all of my filters are compatible. I also have put filter adapter rings on all of my lenses to make them all take 77mm filters and lens caps. I have 8 lenses (including an 80-400mm Nikon Zoom and my largest diameter is 77mm so I took all of my lenses to that size. It eliminates purchasing duplicate filters in multiple sizes and makes all of my lens caps fit all of my lenses.

Q: 4. Looking for a circular Polarized lens filter for a Fuji Finepix S4080 (24mm lens), can you help me?

A: I don't understand why you want a 24mm, those are super small for the Fuji Finepix S4080's lens. It appears that the camera doesn't have a way to install filters without buying an attachment. If you are adventurous, you can slightly modify your camera. Measure the diameter of the lens body and buy a filter ring that fits within the diameter. You would then glue the adapter ring onto the lens body. Then you can add any standard filter!

Q: 5. Can this be used on manual mode as well as automatic?

A: The short answer is yes. When you use it on manual you will find you need to increase your basic exposure by at least 1 stop, possibly a little more. On automatic, you MAY also find you need to add a little exposure; you can override your auto setting by a 1/3 to 2/3 stops.

Q: 6. I have a canon 60D with a 18-135mm lens. Would this be the proper filter size for my lens? Thanks.

A: The Canon 18-135mm lens has a 67mm diameter. So it uses 67mm filters. Here is the 67mm equivalent:http://bhpho.to/1fXHRKv

Q: 7. Does this filter cause distortion/blur when used in telephoto lenses (200mm)?

A: There is no distortion or blur when using this Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizing Filter on a 200mm lens.

Q: 8. Will this fit the Sigma 35mm dg dn f2?

A: Yes, the Tiffen 58mm Circular Polarizing Filter will fit the Sigma 35mm DG DN F2 lens.

Q: 9. can I put this on top of a Tiffen screw on ND Filter?

A: Yes, it your HD filter has thread on the outside and check also the outside diameter.

Q: 10. Can it fit in Cokin P-Series Filter Holder?

A: The Cokin P filter holder is designed to fit 85 x 100mm square filters, and a 77mm circular polarizer will not fit. Check out the Cokin P164 Circular Polarizer for a filter that will fit the Cokin P holder: http://bhpho.to/JSbSAt