The Heliopan 72mm Circular Polarizing Slim Filter Multi-Coatedfrom Heliopan 72mm Circular Polarizing Slim Filter Multi-Coatedcan 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.

This filter is also unique in design since its slim 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 Slim Circular Polarizers have no front threads

Heliopan has incorporated High-Transmission technology into this filter. It will pass 98.8% 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 lands on the glass surface.

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 98.8% 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 loses only 1-stop of light compared to 2.5 from 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. I've heard real issues putting lens caps on over these filters. Is that true, particularly for Nikkor and Zeiss lenses? Really don't want to have to return it.

A: These filters are conventional and will allow you to mount them on Nikkor or Zeiss lenses without issue. We have yet to hear of lens caps not adhering to these or any other filter that has filter threads.

Q: 2. how neutral is the glass, is there any color cast at all?

A: Tiffen Digital HT multi-coated circular polarizing filters have no color-cast.

Q: 3. what is difference between polarizing filter model 706261 and 706262?

A: The 706262 is a slim filter, which means it's frame is not as thick. This is important on a wide angle lens, as you will get vignetting on a thicker filter.

Q: 4. 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: 5. For this 52mm filter--is the front thread diameter also 52mm? Thanks!

A: Yes. For these filters, the front threads match the rear threads. The 52mm filter will have 52mm front threads.

Q: 6. Does this filter have front threads for attaching a lens cap?

A: Yes, Heliopan 95mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter has a 95mm front accessory thread to safely attach caps or other filters.

Q: 7. Will this filter accept an 82mm Canon lens cap?

A: The filter doesn't have any front threads so the lens cap would most likely fall off.

Q: 8. Would this combine well with the Schneider 77mm True-Match Vari-ND Filter?

A: i personally would not mix manufacturers because the threads may not match and you could end up not being able to remove? other than that you should be able to stack different types of filters.

Q: 9. Is the ring titanium, like stated in the short list of specs, or aluminum, like stated in the full list of specs?

A: Tiffen HT filters have a Titanium coated aluminum ring.

Q: 10. How does this compare to Hoya or Sony brand circular polarizer?

A: Heliopan is a top class brand name