The Heliopan 39mm Slim Circular Polarizer SH-PMC Filterhelps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. This results in a noticeable increase in the saturation of skies and foliage, as well as clearer imagery when photographing in hazy conditions. A circular polarizer differs from a linear polarizer in that it supports full use of a camera's autofocus and auto exposure functions.

The filter is constructed using high quality Schott glass, which maintains optical clarity and contrast to help render scenes with greater fidelity and resolution. The SH-PMC multi-coating provides a total of 16 coatings, 8 per side, for significant reflection reduction (below 0.2%) as well as dust and moisture repellence for easier cleaning.

This filter features a brass mounting ring that is demarcated with calibration dots to help with finding consistent rotational positioning when TTL viewing is not possible. The ring also features a slim mount design, measuring 5mm-thick, that helps to prevent vignetting when used on wide-angle lenses. It does not feature front threads for mounting additional filters or lens caps.

Minimize Reflections and Glare    Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes    Enhances Color and Tonal Saturation    SH-PMC 16-Layer Multi-Coating    Slim Profile Brass Filter Ring    High Quality Schott Glass

Reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.

Arrange and filter directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light allowing for the absorption of much of the light.

Lessens haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.

Strongest effect when used at a 90° from the sun.

SH-PMC multi-coating offers both protection to the glass and helps to maintain light transmission and image quality.

Constructed from Schott glass for high optical clarity.

Thin-profile filter ring reduces likelihood of vignetting when used with wide-angle lenses.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I ordered a Sony RX1R from you that was delivered today. Will this filter work with the RX1R? If not, which filter do you recommend. Thanks.

A: Yes, that filter is the correct size for your camera's lens. It will work very well.

Q: 2. What is the thickness of the filter?

A: The Ice Slim Multicoated Circular Polarizer Filter (100 x 100mm) is 0.08" / 2 mm, thick.

Q: 3. I have the cannon 70D. Will this filter fits my lens?

A: It will depend on the lens you are using on the Canon 70D. This filter will fit a lens with a 72mm filter thread.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Is there any vignetting or image quality issues with the Heliopan 105mm High-Transmission slim CPL while using the Lee holder system? Or should I buy the non high transmission version? Thanks!

A: Vignetting depends on the FOV of the lens. I have it on the front of a LEE holder with one 4mm slot behind it and with a LEE 77mm Wide metal connector ring I get a tiny bit of vignetting at 16mm but not at 17mm or longer. If you have more filter slots: more vignetting... fewer slots or a longer lens: no vignetting.

Q: 6. 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: 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. 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: 9. Hi, I used this filter to thePanasonic AG- DVX200 4K ?

A: Yes; as the Panasonic AG-DVX200 4K Handheld Camcorder has 72mm filter threads, the Heliopan 72mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filter would be compatible for use on the Panasonic AG-DVX200 Camcorder.

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

A: Heliopan is a top class brand name