The Heliopan 55mm Circular Polarizer Filter helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. This results in a noticeable increase in the saturation of skies and foliage, as well as clearer imagery when photographing in hazy conditions. A circular polarizer differs from a linear polarizer in that it supports full use of a camera's autofocus and auto exposure functions.

The front and rear surfaces of the filter both feature a single anti-reflection coating. Each coating helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, they offer protection to the filter substrate while helping to keep the glass clean for longer than uncoated glass.

This Heliopan filter is constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. It features a brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.

Minimize Reflections and Glare    Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes    Enhances Color and Tonal Saturation    55mm Front Filter Threads    Front and Rear Coating    Schott Glass Construction    Brass Filter Ring

Reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.

Arrange and filter directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light allowing for the absorption of much of the light.

Lessens haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.

Strongest effect when used at a 90° from the sun.

Single coatings on both the front and rear offer protection to the glass and help to improve light transmission and image quality.

Constructed from Schott glass for optical clarity.

Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.

Dual threading with 55mm front filter threads permits combining with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens compatible with Sony A6300?

A: Yes. The lens is compatible with full frame (Sony a7 series) and crop frame sensor (Sony A6000 & A6300). On the A6300, this lens is equivalent to 83mm. Sharp lens - one of the better lens for Sony mirrorless cameras.

Q: 2. can the zeiss 35 f2.8 hood fit this lens?

A: Yes, the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens hood will fit the Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA, as they both have a 49mm thread.

Q: 3. Could you use a 1.5x or 2x telephoto adapter on this lens?

A: The Fujinon MK18-55mm, being a wide to medium zoom, is an unlikely candidate for a teleconverter. Generally speaking, teleconverters are only effective on fast, high quality prime telephoto lenses. Use on other lenses is usually not successful. Mostly the issues are the lens becoming too dark for proper auto or manual focus, softening of the image, introduction of chromatic aberration and inability to mate due to conflicts in design. At this time there are only two E mount teleconverters available on the market. They are made by Sony and the only lens compatible with them at this time is the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS.

Q: 4. I'm considering upgrading to a R8 from a T7i, will this lens be compatible for the R8 and T7i?

A: The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens will be compatible with the Canon R8 while using the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. Please be aware that this lens will crop the sensor of the R8, resulting in a loss of Megapixels. This is because the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is designed for APS-C cameras.

Q: 5. is a lens collar/support neededif on Sony FS7ii?

A: The FS7 Mark II does have a locking E-Mount, as you can see from this photo on our website it is possible to use it without the collar and lens support. https://bit.ly/2B5OfkR However it may still be a good idea to use it for further stability and protection to both the lens and e-mount on the FS7II.

Q: 6. Can the lens be auto-focused when the lens hood is reversed and is in the storage/transport position?

A: Yes, auto focus works with the lens hood reversed but manual focus is difficult unless you use it or remove the hood completely. By the way, I think this lens takes phenomenal photos!

Q: 7. is there much of a noticible difference when using this lens vs the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens?

A: The main difference with this lens is the Stepping Motor for quiet autofocus while shooting video. Otherwise, the optical quality is the same as the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II.

Q: 8. is this a good lens for Canon c100?? What do you recommend? I shoot mostly documentary.

A: Put it this way....the Doc called Cartel Land was shot on this lens with the c-300. Enough said

Q: 9. In one review video, a guy showed an interesting front protector for this lens - a 49mm filter adapter whose outer diameter is exactly the same as the diameter of the lens body. It was some kind of vintage thing that is no longer in production. Any idea what kind of modern adapter might serve this purpose?

A: We don't have such a device--we only have 49mm protective filters for this lens.

Q: 10. Will they come out with a EF lens ?

A: The great advantage of E mount is that it eliminates the need of making lenses that have to leave room in the optical path for a mirror. Thus the lenses are shorter, smaller in diameter and less costly to build. However, these same lenses, because they do not allow for that mirror distance from the sensor, cannot work on EF cameras. If you were to mount it, the lens would create its image on a plane in front of the sensor. In other words, the lens could not focus and your image is a big blur. So if Fujinon were to make a lens of this focal length for EF, it would be longer, wider and more expensive.