Nikon Circular Polarizing Filters Filters

Nikon Circular Polarizing Filters Filters 

DESCRIPTION

The only filters that darken the sky in color photography without affecting color balance, polarizing filters cut out the glare from water and metallic surfaces, and allow shooting through glass windows.

USER REVIEWS

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[Mar 18, 2023]
ampva301


Strength:

Build and finish quality. Superb optical quality that matches any high-end MF lens. Excellent value for money. | https://www.drywallgreensboro.com

Weakness:

none for now

Purchased:
New  
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5
[Feb 15, 2023]
joeanderson


Strength:

Polarizing filters are the best! Our drywaller had no regret in buying this unit!

Weakness:

None none none

Purchased:
Used  
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5
[Feb 07, 2023]
jackslesly19


Strength:

Everyone here keeps telling me how great this Nikon is. See sample dumps here https://www.podaytalalleida.com/

Weakness:

Powerful. That's all I can say

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5
[Jan 28, 2023]
sumnerz


Strength:

The S2b is an example of such a tool; if the photographer gets in the way of the camera, well, don't shoot the photographer - look elsewhere. Sunrise Towing Company

Weakness:

None . .

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New  
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5
[Nov 15, 2022]
disposableser


Strength:

Quality of build and finish. Excellent optical quality that does full justice to any high quality MF lens. Excellent value for money. | towing company austin

Weakness:

Minor fussier points include the fact that the aperture and focus rings are not sufficiently differentiated in their feel.

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New  
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5
[Oct 27, 2022]
yvettemkflt63


Strength:

Look back on some great wildlife photos from the past, what do you think those photographers where using? Get the point? All in all this is a capable, easy to use, no frills camera.You can buy these dirt cheap in the digital age. Stockton Trailer Repair

Weakness:

None . ,.

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New  
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5
[Jun 16, 2002]
braunan
Expert

Strength:

* strong polarizing effect (adjustable) * built quality * optical quality

Weakness:

* big, heavy * need to order special lens cap for the filter

This is an excellent built polfilter. The first time you see it, it appears to be more a lens than just a filter: heavy, huge (I have the 77mm version). Even though it is very expensive, it is worth the money. I use it with lenses from 17-200 mms in slide photography. Overall, the polfilter for people who want it all and don't care much about the price.

Customer Service

never needed

Similar Products Used:

Hoya, B+W, Hama

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5
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5
[Nov 22, 2001]
SW
Intermediate

Strength:

1) larger diameter 2) limited rotation helps with handling 3) coated surfaces 4) possibly higher light transmission rate

Weakness:

the larger front diameter is non-standard for most sizes, forcing you to get a nikon hood (more $$$).

Note this is for the Nikon linear polarizer, most what I say here should apply to the circular kind as well. There are a couple things unique to the Nikon polarizer: larger front diameter, limited rotation (180 degrees). The larger front diameter is to reduce vignetting with wide angle lens. The limited rotation makes much easier to take the filter off or put it on (you only need to rotate polarizer half way, the effect of the other half is duplicated by the first half). A couple of other things I''ve noticed anout the polarizer: it''s single coated on both side (and probably the inner surfaces as well), nevermind Hoya''s claim that single coating is of no use on a polarizer. It also seem to transmit 1/3-1/2 stop more light than the circular polarizers I have (tiffen, hoya).

Similar Products Used:

Tiffen, Hoya

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5
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4
[Mar 04, 2001]
BJ Nicholls
Expert

Strength:

Wide gripping area for rotating filter. High quality. Step-up front element prevents vignetting on wide lenses.

Weakness:

The "system" approach rapidly breaks down since the hoods Nikon offers for these filters don't work with many Nikon lenses.

When I first opened the box on this filter, I just about sent it back. Do not buy one of these if you want to use your standard lens hood since the two will likely not work together. I find the prospect of buying even more Nikon hoods than I already have a laughable proposition. Nikon doesn't make a special hood that would work with my 18-35 Nikkor zoom and their polarizer anyway.

Even with the oddities, I kept the filter. If I bought a slim polarizer I could mount my lens hood, but I couldn't turn the filter ring (realistically). I decided to use a separate source of shade (a hand, a hat or the handy Flarebuster product that I bought). I may as well take advantage of the nice knurled ring on the Nikon filter.

Customer Service

n/a

Similar Products Used:

Hoya, Tiffen

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4
VALUE
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3
[Mar 03, 2001]
RD Kenwood
Intermediate

Strength:

Won't vignette, because the outer element and ring are oversized.

Tough multi-coating: cleans easily in the field, reduces reflections and increases contrast.

The hood is a weakness and a strength. It's a weakness because you really need it, but you have to pay extra for it. It's a strength, because it comes in two parts, so it's suited for both wide angles and telephotos. Consider the cost of the hood when thinking about buying this filter.

Weakness:

Odd-sized outer ring requires the Nikon-specific two-part hood.

The Nikon circ. pol. isn't just a filter - it's one part of a SYSTEM that includes the hood. With the filter AND the Nikon hood, you have a very flexible set-up that can accommodate any focal length lens, without vignetting, and while providing adequate shade coverage. With just the filter, you have a top-quality filter that requires a special hood! So, buy the hood and filter together. I've downgraded it one star for value now that there are other thin-ring solutions out there - when I went shopping for a wide angle pol, the Nikon was just about the only choice I had!

Customer Service

Not needed.

Similar Products Used:

Hoya HMC (very fragile multi-coating, thicker ring), B+W (wonderful build but massively huge ring).

Also, the usual Tiffens and standard Hoyas (good values).

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5
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4
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