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15.9.2011

I've just received this product today, and initially I ran into a couple of problems. The screw-in thread didn't quite line up properly when attaching the lens, so the filter was a bit lobsided. I had to unscrew it, take it off and put it back on again. In the proccess, because it is a bit fiddly to use, I managed to get finger prints on the filter. (Not a good start for 2 minutes in, but bear with me). So after a bit of a polish, the filter screwed in properly and I began shooting.The effect is very impressive. On Youtube, Dom Bower did a video demonstrating the effect of such filters, and it felt a little bit hard to imagine it working in real life, but it does... Not really a surprise there,it's just nifty physics at work. Looking the 'right way' through the lens and rotating it will vary the angle of the light, and as a result will eliminate some reflections, or hide clouds, or make TVs and screens appear darker. Look through it the wrong way and you'll notice the element changes colour from a slight blue to a yellow; I am unable to tell if this colour balance is going through into the photos though.The only concern I have (assuming you're more competant than I was at putting the filter on) is that the filter is very thin and it is not allowing the lens cap to be placed properly. They use thin glass and thin frames to reduce vignetting on wide angle lenses, but this still means that the lens cap is only held half in place by the filter. It makes me feel very concious about damaging my lens. If they had just made the filter 2mm taller, this problem would be eliminated. This problem has occured on my Canon lens. Though I doubt results will vary depending on the manufacturer.So all in all, it's a very good lens. I would just be careful with it. I am worried about damaging my lens by removing the filter after use, but I am also worried about breaking the filter if I leave it on and the lens cap falls off.
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1.5.2011

Whilst my five stars and above title suggests that this Hoya 77mm pro digital polariser is the best, I will admit that I had hoped to get the Sigma version that in its 82mm guise, is absolutely superbly engineered. I use that (& review) on my Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 HSM, the results of which are stunning.One of my most used lenses, the pro Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8 that I use on my full-frame Nikon D700, is about the widest angle of view available in a lens that has front mounted filters. 104 degrees diagonally - that is a lot of blue sky and a deeply saturated colour landscape, especially a seascape with brightly coloured boats,for example can be quite simply transformed into a tropical paradise - from an average sunny day in England.It's a slim filter - which means minimal vignetting in the corners at 17mm (though not as slim as that Sigma) and is sturdily made. It's used almost all the time, when the conditions suit.I've used polarisers most of my photographic career and would always sing their praises. However, they can be frighteningly expensive, almost as much as some new lenses. Very cheap ones (I review a Hama one, for example) literally aren't up to the job and cause frustration when they fall apart after only a few photographic excursions.Do remember this - when tilting the camera from a vertical to a horizontal shot, the angle is changed and so is the polarisation. Though a bore, you do have to rotate the filter to get the best effect for each photo and deep lenshoods on telezooms can be a bit of a nightmare - but I always take the trouble. Look out also for zoom lenses that boast 'a non rotating front element', usually they've got 'internal focussing, or IF', so watch out for that in a lens' description - that way, once you've got the right effect and then change composition by zooming, you won't have to reset the polariser.
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15.10.2009

Another finely crafted filter from Hoya, one of the most well established manufacturers of these items on the market.The Pro1 polarising filter fits tight'n'clean directly onto the lens or onto another filter - I have UV daylight Hoyas permanently fitted to my 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses, both to do what they supposed to do, and to protect the front elements of the lenses themselves.Happy about the 55-200mm, because the elements don't turn externally when zooming or focussing, but the front element of the 18-55mm Nikkor does to focus, and has very little resistance when in manual mode, so I was concerned that getting the desired effect by turning the two-element Hoya polariser would make amess of an otherwise carefully framed and focussed shot.Not so: although the filter has some friction built in for holding its setting, its precision means it turns smoothly with fractionally less resistance than the lens ring, and the two work well together, although a practised touch will be needed, at least on my setup.As it only arrived today - a mere few days after placing my order: well done, Amazon and Camera King - I haven't had time to get back properly into using this type of filter, but there are plenty of rivers, canals and other opportunities nearby to see what it can do. A similar (Hoya) version worked well with my old 35mm SLR.This version isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Because of the sheer quality of manufacture, slim profile and almost addictive, tactile precision, it has to merit a five star score.Another note:...and the 67mm version recently purchased for my new 18-105mm Nikkor is just as good. Nice crisp action - the 18-105's focus ring only telescopes to achieve focus, rather than rotates as well, but again, the minimal friction of the polariser is a delight to use. Another 5-star vote for the Hoya.
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27.2.2015

The usual Hoya quality circular polarizer but possibly less flare/internal reflection than the standard one. Maybe that's the edge coated glass, not sure.I'm using it on a Sigma 10-20mm D 1:4-5.6 DC HSM wide angle lens, which has a 77mm filter thread, mounted on a Nikon D7000 body.This unit is slim - If the polarizer is fitted on top of a Hoya UV(C) filter with the lens down at 10mm focal length and at f4 max aperture, there is just a tiny vignette at each corner, I mean tiny.More to the point, If fitted without stacking it on to the UV(C) filter the vignette is not there at all so it achieves exactly what I bought it for.Pricey, true, but given that this filter will also do for all of my other lenses as well (52 - 55 - 67mm respectively),via a dedicated stepping ring for each to convert up to the filter's 77mm thread, I can justify the extra price to have the best that Hoya can offer. To myself, anyway.Much better colour definition, less glare, see through reflections on water/gloss paintwork. preserve sky colour and cloud detail. Just like any other pukka polarizer really. Comes in the usual, reasonably robust, Hoya plastic caseIs it worth a fair chunk more that the 'standard' (non Pro-1) Hoya polarizer?If you've got a wide lens that can get away with a slim screw-on polarizer without vignetting and want to minimize internal edge flare and ghosting by having edge coated glass, for the odd occasions that the snag occurs (some fairly oblique sun angles) - Yes, I think so.If you're not so bothered about the odd (rare/unlucky) messed-up image and don't mind having to do a little light cropping at minimum focal length when wide open (usually avoidable) then probably not, so go for the cheaper non Pro-1 variant.Me? I made the choice to spend the extra bit, I'll get the use out of it, so I'm happy.
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9.10.2012

I used polarisers (not the circular type) with my lenses for the 35mm cameras I previously used and, since switching to digital, I have added circular polarisers for most of my lenses. As several share a common size, I don't need to buy more than one of any size.A polariser is very useful in that it will reduce reflections from not just metallic and glass surfaces but can also reduce them from other surfaces too. It can be very useful when photographing flowers as it will reduce the reflections from the petals and leaves, when in shot, but also intensify colour. As an additional function, in an emergency, it can act as a 4x neutral density filter,which could allow a shot to be taken at a wider aperture than may otherwise be required in order to reduce depth of field, increase the separation of foreground subject from the background or, by keeping the aperture constant and reducing shutter speed then allow increased blur in a moving subject.The Pro-Digital range is claimed to be optimised for digital camera usage by being flatter and more plane-parallel, hence the increased prices asked. Whether or not that translates into improved image quality is almost impossible to prove outside of the laboratory and I cannot say that there is a clear difference. I have a few from this range in addition to others from Hoya's standard range, and other brands too. The filter mount is only a little thicker than any other that does not require a rotating front portion. Unlike certain others, it does not have a handle to ease the rotation or have an indicator mark to show the approximate angle of rotation. It is also considerably slimmer than some others by 2-3mm.
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5.6.2015

I own a number of different makers for filters Hoya are one of the biggest brands out there, and in most ways it's justified with the consistency of their filters. However it's worth spending a little more on a better filter v the cheaper offerings from the maker. This one has a few advantages over the lower priced models firstly it is a low profile filter this will help with peripheral shading or corner darkening on lenses, some lenses have this naturally as a design compromise, so it's important to have a filter that won't make this worse hence the lower profile is more desirable.More so for wider angle lenses, though do note that due to the nature of polarisation this will show more darkening on the edges for very wide angle lenses due to the angle of the sun.A CPL is very useful for reducing reflections on non metallic surfaces, increasing contrast and reducing the hazy look in some images. The Hoya has a satin effect finish which should help reduce reflections the MC designation means multi coatings this is an important difference over cheaper filters which will have less coatings the Hoya does very well dealing with bright light sources such as street lighting without any obvious addition of flare a common problem on cheaper filters.Build is solid all around, some prefer brass threads but I've yet to have a problem with this filter (I'd avoid over tightening the filter as with any) rotation of the front section is also smooth. There are higher priced filters out there but this sits in a comfortable "mid range" price point and it performs very well, recommended.
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24.1.2012

I'm now using Sigma's slimline DG polarisers for most of my lenses. However, these are a bit more pricey and in particular their 72mm is quite a lot more than this Hoya Pro 72mm. The difference was so marked, in fact, that I went for the Hoya against the Sigma, saving about £20.I didn't really need the ultra-thinness of the Sigma for my not-too-wide angle Nikkor 24-120mm VR lens, nor on my Nikkor 28-200mm, both having 72mm threads. I use them on a Nikon full frame D700 DSLR and occasionally a D200.It's still a great filter that is an excellent sunny holiday companion, instantly turning everyday snaps into exotic postcards, even in not-always so sunny England. Used on the south Devon coast with the 28-200mm,I had fishing boats nestling under tropically deep azure skies and the polarising effect cut down on reflections from the boats' multicoloured paint, resulting in deep, rich and beautifully saturated colours. Everybody who saw the pictures instantly fell in love with the place and if I'd had a time-share there.....Many mid-range zooms have 72mm as their filter size and for the price of a decent camera card, you really can "exotify" your holiday memories. Remember, cranking up the colour levels in Photoshop does not have nearly the same effect and looks very obvious. There is no computer equivalent to a polarising filter, unlike practically any other photo-filter.
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26.2.2012

Item arrived exactly as described, in secure and sealed packaging and was delivered within a week of purchasing. It is a great filter and can really provide that extra wow factor to scenic/landscape photography when used appropriately. No signs of vignetting either. On bright days it is particularly good at bringing out the colours of vegetation and varying depths of blue in the sky, not to mention the detail and texture in any cloud cover which would otherwise be completely undetected. It is easy to attach and remove and very easy to rotate once attached, so you can vary the polarising effect. It fits my Tokina 11mm - 16mm wide angle lens perfectly and also all my 67mm lenses when using a 77mm to 67mm step-down ring (well worth investing in).It is a significant amount of money but it is not expensive when compared to other outlets and the quality is great and, if you purchase step-down rings for your other lenses, could be the only polarising filter you ever need to buy. Think of the difference in colour and texture experienced on landscape photos taken at dawn and dusk from those taken in the harsh light of midday - much richer colours and much more texture with low angle light. Well, this filter allows you to photograph during midday sun and capture much more texture and depth of colour than you would otherwise be able to. A must for the kit bag.
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4.5.2019

Photographers have many uses for a polarizer. Polarization filters are specially adapted glass that, when turned at an angle to a light source, will reduce glare from reflected surfaces. The most popular type of polarizing filter is circular to fit easily on the end of almost any lens, containing a free spinning element for quick adjustment.They can help reduce haze and colour, but can also deepen skies and enrich photographs creating lush, vibrant colours and a magical atmosphere in images.So for those interested in landscapes and the like a polarizer is a must.For professional press photographers it is essential. Polarizers help reduce reflections and glare from various sources.Windows and particularly car windows and windscreens are a challenge.Manual focus and Auto-Focus is almost totally impossible without a polarizer, though with some car shot photography one has to rely less on AF and pre-set focus manually along with shutter speed and small aperture and as much flash as one can give it. Even then it can be hit or miss.Without a polarizer one will get flare and sheen that even Photoshop cannot fully eradicate. But by using a polarizer even before running the image through Photoshop one has fairly good results.The only drawback to using a polarizer is one needs often to remove it before doing regular shooting.
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21.8.2012

The only reason I've given this filter four stars rather than five is because it arrived with no written advice or instructions.I've never used a filter before, so had no idea how to fit it and how the 'digital' part of it works! I soon learned how to fit it and for those of you, like me, who don't have filter know-how, it's important to screw the lower part of the filter onto the end of the lens. Hold the filter so that the writing on the side is the right way up and then gently screw the filter into position on the end of your lens, making sure that you are holding (and screwing) the lower edge of the filter.As for the 'digital' part, any advice on that would be most gratefully received!I've noticed that as I turn the filter round, there are areas where the polarising effect is not as dark - perhaps that has something to do with it? Either way, I've taken some fabulous shots with it since I bought it just a couple of weeks ago. It certainly cuts down the glare when you have no option but to shoot landscapes on hot and cloudless summer days!It comes in a good, solid, plastic container that closes snugly, so I have no worries about the filter falling out and being scratched in my camera bag.
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15.8.2018

why so expenisve? well ive tried cheap brands and frankly, they ruin your images... You need to know how to 'use these' Polarizers will have little or no effect when used to shoot a setting sun, because the angle is wrong. The effect of a polarizers manifests itself at 90 degree angles to the sun. So if you make a gun shape out of your hand with your forefinger as the barrel and your thumb as the hammer, you can remember how to use a polarizer. Simply point your forefinger at the sun, and you'll know that any direction your thumb can rotate to point to is the correct place to point your camera with a polarizer, here are two elements in a polarizer. The front element needs to be rotated to control the strength of the polarizing effect.So look in your viewfinder and spin the front element until you see the correct amount of effect. It can be tough to determine how strong to make the effect and most people, in my opinion, go too far. My key for using a polarizer is to turn it to as strong as it will go, then back off just slightly. This should be about right. When you get the image on the computer, you'll see it's usually a bit stronger than it looked in the optical viewfinder.
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5.2.2020

If you have good lenses, you don't want to ruin the image quality by adding low grade filters - a CPL filter is a must for shooting forests, remove haze, get more contrast on skies and remove glare on water.This Polarizing Filter is a well-designed, solidly-built filter that delivers beautiful results, provided you understand how best to use it.• Improves color saturation and also reduces glare and reflection from non-metallic surfaces like water and glass etc.• Comes in a compact plastic case and a foam cushion to rest it when not in use.• Very thin design (which I like) but requires attention in order to not smudge it with the fingers while attaching to the lens.• I rarely have to make "Levels/Curves" adjustments to increase contrast in photos when using this filter.It's just right.It still looks natural, but gives photos that extra push that I like.• It mounts easily to my lens without binding and rotates smoothly in both directions.✔ Pros:+ Excellent picture clarity+ Excellent light transmission+ Intensifying colors+ Thin profile+ Great build quality✖ Cons:- No complaints at all (will update if I find anything on continuous use)Highly recommended!
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12.7.2012

I use a lot of Hoya filters - they're very well made and well coated to reduce optical defects, and worth the expense over cheaper brands.I've got this sitting on my Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens, and at 10mm you need a very slim filter to avoid vignetting. Fortunately this is such a slim filter - there's zero vignetting at 10mm. The filter is made very well, nice and sturdy and the glass sits tightly in the frame (some filters have slightly wobbly glass in them).The thread is well made and slips into the thread on the lens (or in another filter) easily. One thing to note: This is a CPL, so obviously the upper part of the filter rotates (it's a nice smooth rotation by the way).The bottom part of the filter remains static. This bottom part has quite a thin ridged "grip" area which you use to screw into the lens (about 2-3mm in height) - so be careful not to screw it into something too tight, as you only have a few mm of purchase to un-screw it! There should be no need to screw it in particularly tight anyway.If you combine this filter on top of another standard height filter (like an ND filter), you will get some vignetting below 12mm, so it's worth bearing in mind.
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25.5.2012

For what it needed to do, I'd say that this filter is a fine piece of equipment -- from my test shots, the difference that it made to the skies that I'd photographed was remarkable. However, and this is why I can't quite rave about it, the base ring is very thin and hard to grip (funnily enough, the thinness was why I went for it instead of a cheaper filter). I had no problems removing the filter after first putting it on for test shots at home. But on the first day of my 2-week road trip, it decided within seconds that it did not want to come off my main walkabout lens. Every attempt I've tried at removing it has failed (rubber bands, applying the laws of physics,walking into a specialist camera shop on one of my stops). There is a natural compulsion to squeeze your fingers hard to get a better grip on a stuck lens, which I've later read might have made the threads bond even more. Thus, I felt I needed to leave this review to say that if you're getting this filter, you should probably have a filter wrench ready from the start.Update: A filter wrench arrived today and I have since managed to get the filter off.
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15.5.2012

I've been using Hoya filters for years. Thay are the best quality filters I've been able to find. Build quality is superb and I especially like the low profile of the filters, which is essential to stop vignetting when using wide angle lenses. I have a Hoya UV filter permanently attached to all of my lenses to protect the front element and it is possible to attach the polarising filter to this in a "stacked" configuration with no drop in image quality. The polariser cuts reflections allowing you to see below the surface of water when photographing fish etc. In landscape photography, the polariser allows you to deepen blue skies giving greater contrast between sky and clouds.This particular filter came with a microfiber cleaning cloth which I was not expecting. Anybody thinking about buying one of these filters can be sure that when they handle it for the first time that they will be impressed by the build quality and once attached, the optical quality will immediately become apparent. These filters may be relatively expensive, but they are excellent value for money. Buy with absolute confidence.
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