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Nikon 52mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filter

SKU: NK52CPLN MFR: 2233
$112.95
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Key Features

  • Enhance your photos with this Nikon 52mm polarizing filter for vibrant colors!
  • Reduce glare and reflections using this circular polarizer, perfect for landscapes.
  • Multi-coated glass ensures optimal image quality; a must-have photography filter.
  • Durable Nikon filter with thin ring design; compatible with 52mm lenses.
  • Capture stunning outdoor shots with improved contrast using this polarizer filter.
  • Easy to use: screw on this 52mm filter to boost image clarity instantly!
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JAMES T : Would the filter reduce reflection on the surface of an oil painting?
SMART ID T : Hi, which polarizing filter do i need for the nikon 18-55mm lens? Thanks =)TIM M : That's the right size, 52mm but other companies make more reasonable ones, while for this lens I got the Nikon brand filter I have been very pleased with Mefoto's filters for other lenses and you can usually get a bundle like a UV/clear filter that you'd always keep on the lens for protection and polarizer for the same price as just the Nikon polarizer.
Shopper : Why did you choose this?HENRY H : I use it to reduce glare from reflective surfaces such as water and glass and to provide a beautiful contrast between clouds and sky. Its level of polarization is adjustable which makes it an ideal filter for many outdoor situations.BEVERLY C : I wear poloraized prescription sunglasses, and the polarization helps with all types of glare, including that created by rain showers on the highway. I read that the lens does basically the same thing for cameras and improves color in bright settings as well. It does! I recently use it for a day trip to Catalina Island, and the photos are fantastic, sharp, clear and colorful even though it was a very bright day with lots of water and sun reflection. If you don't buy this lens, be sure whichever polarized lens you do purchase is a circular filter. Unlike the linear filter, you don't have to worry about whether the lens is turned in the proper direction.CATHY D : it was recommended to me by a professional photographer; I was taking a class from him. I have just recently returned from an Alaskan cruise. I'm so glad that I had it!JOSEPH K : You can't go wrong with Nikon optics.

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2024-09-17T19:06:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Polarizer

This is the best polarizer I have used. Very easy to rotate without jambing. Cleaning is easy.

LARRY C.

2024-08-16T12:30:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Does not degrade image quality

Awesome polarizer does not degrade final image quality

JOEL M.

2023-11-17T07:26:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Polarizer

I have only used it once so far, but it took the glare off the lake while taking pictures of an opposite bank of fall tree colors.

Mike K.

2023-09-24T12:54:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Most useful accessory

Polarizers are very useful for controlling non-specular reflections outdoors. This one is thin so that vignetting is not a problem with most lenses-even with a lens hood. It fits precisely and rotates easily for the effect you want.

CHARLIE B.

2022-12-26T08:45:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Circular Polarizer

I already had one of these filters, but I lost it on my last photography expedition. Not happy about that, so I needed to get another one. This filter is great! Experienced photographers know it can enhance colors, reduce glare on foliage on rainy days, and even allow you to see through the surface of water along shorelines on in rivers. It's Nikon which has always had superior optics! I put this on over one of my Nikon lenses when I need it, and I'm all set! Highly recommend this filter!

Bruce I.

2022-11-09T20:20:04

Rated 5 out of 5

5/5

Easy to attach and adjust even with a lens hood on, colors are so much more rich and reflections dramatically reduced. Expensive but worth it.

Mason

2022-11-01T22:47:41

Rated 5 out of 5

No vignetting

High quality and no vignetting even with wide lenses.

Lukasz L.

2022-09-01T13:08:08

Rated 1 out of 5

Ridiculous Price

675.95 for a piece of glass, not even a lens? You gotta be joking!!!!

JORGE O.

2022-06-08T04:04:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Circle Polarizer

I have been very satisfied with the performance of the Nikon filter. This is my first Nikon filter after using other high end filters before. I love the low profile that limits vignetting as well as the amount of pollarding affect if applies without creating an unrealistic image.

GENE H.

2022-03-13T18:01:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Still Vignetting on the Sony 18-135mm E-mount lens

A huge difference between this Thin CPL and a standard on however there is still Vignetting on the Sony 18-135mm E-mount lens. The Vignetting only shows up at the wide end especially at 18mm and only on my raw files. The jpg's I shoot at the same time do not show it. The flaring I had with my previous CPL was really in your face, this filter I still see a little bit, but it is very subtle unless you are pointing directly into the sun.

PHILIP M.

2021-12-06T07:30:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Filter.

Great filter with excellent color and sharp images ...even on my Canon lenses!

William P.

2021-11-01T09:22:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Top quality cpl

Great filter if you need a stop of light reduction. Some of the newer filters don't provide this. Very color neutral.

Christopher B.

2021-11-01T09:22:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Top quality cpl

Great filter if you need a stop or so of light reduction. Some of the newer filters don't provide this. Very color neutral.

Christopher B.

2021-10-29T10:11:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great productive at competitive price.

Exactly what I ordered, performs the way it is supposed to. Nikon produced a quality product and Adorama offered it at a competitive price.

THOMAS J.

2021-10-15T10:11:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Polarizer

Excellent service

william B.

2021-08-24T08:10:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Number 1

Nikon is the best glass made lenses and filters.

Joel B.

2021-06-28T11:02:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth the Extra Expense

Nikon isn't noted for lens filters but should be. Nikon CPL is absolute top of the line. Superb glass, low filter factor, UV blocking, and no color shift. Polarizing effect tends to be stronger than B+W or Hoya, thin to reduce vignetting, and a knurled ring so you can actually get them off. CPL's have moving mechanical parts and was the main reason for switching to Nikon. After living with the gritty mechanicals of the supposed top CPL, the butter smooth mechanicals of the Nikon meant no going back. You don't buy these every day, particularly if you use a single larger size with step-up rings, so spend the little extra. Highly recommended.

Robin M.

2021-05-17T10:13:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommend

Product received exactly as expected. I have been using these polarizing filters for years and have been greatly satisfied with the results. They also act to protect the lens. I only use the thin ring polarizers to avoid vignetting.

Gary H.

2021-04-17T10:44:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple High Quality CPL

Great circular polarizer for my Nikon 200-500 f5.6 lens. Does exactly what it is intended for and adds only 1.5 stops. Don't shoot outdoors without it!

JIM L.

2021-02-14T12:21:58

Rated 3 out of 5

The product is as described.

The product is above average and affordable.

JERRY B.

2020-12-08T04:25:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon CPL - fantastic

It is a fantastic CPL lens that is very clear and have been very happy with the phones it has enabled me to take now.

Marcus A.

2020-11-25T12:19:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Beautiful Polarizer .. now I just have to learn how to use it.

PAUL P.

2020-11-05T13:57:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Filter - Worth the Price

Great product - superior glass. I have used other CP filters that were less expensive and they did not produce the results of this filter. I used it yesterday when it was cloudy. i was really surprised by how great the sky looked in my photos.

HELEN S.

2020-10-27T10:55:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Enhance your fall colors with a polarizing filter

Nikon build quality. Threads easily and rotates with the proper resistance. No vignette apparent with 18-55mm on DX

WILLIAM K.

2020-10-27T10:39:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Works well on the lens and doesn't vignette even at 14mm.

ROBERT W.

2020-10-16T08:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama is my go to supplier

Fast and easy shopping

BILL R.

2020-09-04T05:37:03

Rated 5 out of 5

polarizer review

Just got this but love the results thus far.

Carol E.

2020-07-19T08:37:02

Rated 1 out of 5

Package not received yet

The package is not yet recieved i ordered it july 2. I dont know what happened

ROMEO L.

2019-12-30T11:21:50

Rated 5 out of 5

great deal

quality at a good price

ROBERT P.

2019-08-11T10:11:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon quality

Well made, easy on easy off. High quality just what to expect for Nikon.

PJ N.

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Saves Time & Gets True, Rich Color

By Anthony T.

I had read up on why these polarizers are so good, but having it 1st hand has made it worth it. It's amazing how much post-processing this saves me, as well as getting shots you couldn't get before. Why would you need this? 1) Cuts down reflected sunlight reflected off metal and water, BUT you can use it indoors as well to cut out flash reflections off of wet or oily skin and surfaces. 2) Reduces the reflect light in the sky off water droplets, and makes the sky a rich blue, as well as acc...

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Lucy in the skies in diamond

By Pathfinder

Got this CPL-3 II 67mm lens here in Germany for only 69 Euros. ($87.00) US Dollars. Excellent color results. Thanks nikon. I use this on my canon 500D. It was priced at 159 Euros ($201.00) US dollars.

Find the perfect solution to enhance your photography with the 52mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filter. This high-quality filter is designed to reduce or eliminate unwanted reflections from water, glass, or other shiny surfaces, thereby improving image definition. It's an essential tool for photographers looking to capture images in low-contrast situations, as it effectively increases the overall contrast of the subjects.

The 52mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filter is not just a tool for reducing reflections. It's also a powerful ally when photographing the sky. Light from the sky is often polarized due to reflections and dispersions in the air. This filter skillfully cuts these reflections, resulting in a bluer sky and intensifying the colors in your images.

Constructed with a thin ring and multi-coated glass, this filter is designed to deliver superior results without compromising the quality of your images. It's compatible with a range of Nikon lenses, including the 18-55mm, 55-200mm, and 50mm 1.8, making it a versatile addition to your photography equipment.

Whether you're capturing landscapes with high contrast, shooting into the sun over water or snow, or creatively exploring other themes, the 52mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filter can help you achieve amazing results. It's easy to fine-tune the effect for glare and color enhancement, and it holds its setting even with camera movement.

Experience the difference in your photography with the 52mm Circular Polarizer II Thin Ring Multi-Coated Glass Filter. It's more than just a filter; it's a tool for capturing the world in its most vibrant and stunning form.

Nikon Circular Polarizer II Features

  • Much thinner and lighter than conventional models to cut vignetting on Wide Angle lenses
  • Multi Layer coatings on both sides to reduce ghost images and flare
  • 52mm filter thread on front of filter for attaching Lens caps and hood

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Enhance your photos with this Nikon 52mm polarizing filter for vibrant colors!
  • Reduce glare and reflections using this circular polarizer, perfect for landscapes.
  • Multi-coated glass ensures optimal image quality; a must-have photography filter.
  • Durable Nikon filter with thin ring design; compatible with 52mm lenses.
  • Capture stunning outdoor shots with improved contrast using this polarizer filter.
  • Easy to use: screw on this 52mm filter to boost image clarity instantly!

What's in the box:

  • Plastic pouch
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty