Nikon 52mm Circular Polarizing Filter

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00017LUNI
• Item model number: 2390
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #55 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters > Polarizing Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 5, 2005

Product Description

In general, light reflected from water, glass, or other shiny materials is polarized and adversely affects image definition. Circular polarizing filters reduce or eliminate unwanted reflections and increase the overall contrast of subjects in low-contrast situations Usually, light from the sky is polarized due to reflections and dispersions in the air. Circular polarizing filters cut these reflections, making the sky blueror intensifying colors.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth paying more?, May 25, 2009

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Nicholas Hardy "Biggsy" (Melbourne VIC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 52mm Circular Polarizing Filter (Electronics)

Yes.
I'm an enthusiastic hobbyist - probably more comfortable with the science than the art of photography.
I've used polarizers for about 20 years but must admit usage tailed off after the switch to digital from working with mostly slide film.
I replaced a Hoya polariser that had received a bit of a ding and was hard to rotate. The Nikon replacement is considerably thinner and easier to work with.
It's now something I take off my 50mm 1:1.4D when I come indoors as opposed to something I put on sometimes when I'm outdoors.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CPL Filter for Nikon lenses, June 10, 2010

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Prithis Das (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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I have had this filter for about 2 months now and I have used it extensively. It is always on my lens for daylight photography. The sky looks noticeably blue and colors look saturated and haze is minimized.

If I had one thing to complain about, it is painful to use with the hood on, as the hood gets in the way while you are trying to adjust the filter for the optimal effect. Another remark (not about the filter though) is that the plastic case which holds the filter when it is not in use. The push-fastener which opens and closes the case is not properly designed. It has a tendency to get stuck and get unstuck without warning.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, excellent service, August 4, 2010

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Russ Heitz (Sarasota, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon 52mm Circular Polarizing Filter (Electronics)

There are many vendors selling a variety of polarizing filters, most at prices much lower than this one. But a first rate camera with excellent lenses is only as good as the quality of the filter through which it sees. I found the quality of this filter top notch. Likewise, the vendor's speedy service and careful packaging was also first class. I would not hesitate to recommend both this particular polarizing filter and this particular vendor.
Russ Heitz
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