Nikon 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00017LUOC
• Item model number: FTA61001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #62 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 11, 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

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice finish, July 31, 2006

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E. Lee (Kingwood, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter (Electronics)

This 5mm thin filter is made with precision and quality. You can count on pretty much any Nikon products that are made within the highest standards. I have several other brand polarizer but this one is one of the best looking ones. I've stacked this filter and 3mm Hoya ultra thin on my 12-24mm Nikkor and due to its excellent sky darkening effect can hardly notice any vignetting problems even at the shortest focal length. The only problem is that depending on the angle of sunlight you may get uneven sky darkening effect on a wide angle lens. I'm a big sucker for polarizer filter and 90% of my work is done with it. Graduated Neutral Density filter sometimes can give better result on sky darkening effect depending on light condition.

If you have the money just buy it; you won't regret it. If you want to spend less money, go ahead and get some other polarizer at half price. Taking great pictures is about observation, not about owning great equipments.

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Quality, Better Price, July 23, 2007

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Arnab MMMM - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon 77mm Circular Polarizer II Filter (Electronics)

I bought this filter specifically for my Nikon 12-24mm lens for my trip to Hawaii. I was looking for a long term investment in a polarizing filter for all 77mm lenses and without a doubt this is an excellent choice. The filter is sturdily built and screws in and out quite easily. It is easy to manipulate even with a lens hood on (HB-23) with just one finger. After looking at the pricier Hoya's and B+W filters I can say for a touch less money (although this is quite expensive for a filter) it is a great value.

Performance wise it is exceptional. Period. It steals less light from your lens allowing a faster shutter than other filters while giving you great color saturation and unbelievable skies. I would highly recommend it for those shooting nature or landscapes as well as automobiles as the paint I have been shooting has just popped off my prints.

Good luck and happy shooting.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bluest Skies..., June 7, 2007

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H. Richard - See all my reviews
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It does what a quality polarizer is supposed to do, make the skies blue and the foliage pop. I think that the Nikon' s effect is slightly stronger than the smaller Hoya 67mm Extra Thin Circular Polarizer Super Multi Coated Glass Filter that I also own. While the Hoya is excellent, I think the Nikon is slightly better. Either way, you can not go wrong.