The Heliopan 55mm Slim Circular Polarizer SH-PMC 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 filter is constructed using high quality Schott glass, which maintains optical clarity and contrast to help render scenes with greater fidelity and resolution. The SH-PMC multi-coating provides a total of 16 coatings, 8 per side, for significant reflection reduction (below 0.2%) as well as dust and moisture repellence for easier cleaning.

This filter features a brass mounting ring that is demarcated with calibration dots to help with finding consistent rotational positioning when TTL viewing is not possible. The ring also features a slim mount design, measuring 5mm-thick, that helps to prevent vignetting when used on wide-angle lenses. It does not feature front threads for mounting additional filters or lens caps.

Minimize Reflections and Glare    Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes    Enhances Color and Tonal Saturation    SH-PMC 16-Layer Multi-Coating    Slim Profile Brass Filter Ring    High Quality Schott Glass

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.

SH-PMC multi-coating offers both protection to the glass and helps to maintain light transmission and image quality.

Constructed from Schott glass for high optical clarity.

Thin-profile filter ring reduces likelihood of vignetting when used with wide-angle lenses.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I read a customer review in Amazon which indicates that this filter does not fit the canon cap for the EF 24-105mm lens. Is that true?I currently own 2 L-class canon lenses the EF 24-105 f/4 kit bought with Canon EOS 6D and the EF 17-40 f/4. Both need 77mm UV filters. I have already had two (2) non-heliopan 77 mm filters ,but want to upgrade to Heliopan filters and want to make sure they fit my canon lense caps.Thank you for your answer

A: As these filters are slimmer than most, the front thread may not necessarily grip a clip-on lens cap. You may want to try a screw-on cap instead:Sensei 77mm Screw-In Metal Lens CapB&H # SELCM77 Mfr # LCM-77

Q: 2. Are there any problems attaching a 67MM Tamron lens cap to this filter? Will it clip on correctly?

A: Yes, the Heliopan Series 8 UV Haze SH-PMC Filter does have 67mm front filter threads and it will hold well a 67mm Tamron lens cap.

Q: 3. Anyone using it with the auto focus on the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L ISII USM Lens on a 90D body? Off brand CPL interferes.

A: Ice 77mm Slim Multicoated Circular Polarizer Filter does not interfere with any of the autofocus modes when conneting the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L ISII USM Lens on a 90D DSLR camera. The camera and lens have a smooth transition even in tracking focus.

Q: 4. Is this filter a bay II for the Rolleiflex 3.5f camera?

A: Yes, if the model camera you have uses Bay 2 filters the Heliopan Bay 2 UV SH-PMC Filter is correct.

Q: 5. The image for this particular filer is not a bay 3 filter for the 2.8 F Rolleiflex?

A: The first image for that model filter is not correct but it is a Heliopan Bay 3 UV SH-PMC Filter.

Q: 6. Using Heliopan filter, will Sony 24-70mm gm ii lens cap fit on?

A: Yes, you can use a front lens cap with the Heliopan 82mm UV SH-PMC Filter.

Q: 7. What is the thickness of the filter?

A: The Ice Slim Multicoated Circular Polarizer Filter (100 x 100mm) is 0.08" / 2 mm, thick.

Q: 8. I understand this is a Slim Mount Design/Retains Front Threads . Can I put the 49mm snap on lens cap on the filter? This is for the Olympus OM 50 1.2 lens and lens cap.

A: Yes. Since the Heliopan 49mm Protection Filter has front threads, it will be able to grip a standard snap-on/pinch lens cap.

Q: 9. Any problems with vignetting or .. for the Tamron 28-75 lens? Any problem putting on the Tamron lens cap?

A: The Heliopan 67mm SH-PMC Protection Filter is not a thin or slim filter so it is not recommended for a 28mm wide lens. Instead this B+W would be recommended: https://bhpho.to/3yhnsyE

Q: 10. If I put this filter on a Nikon Z 24-70mm "S" lens, will the lens hood fit (on and reversed)? Will I see vignetting? Thanks!

A: The Heliopan 82mm Circular Polarizer SH-PMC Filter is not thin so it would vignette the 24-70 lens. This B+W filter would be a better option because ti is thin and will work with the hood for your lens: https://bhpho.to/31bpvbp