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CPL Polarizing Filter

Cut reflections and boost colours
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 52 reviews

Our Circular Polarizing Filter cuts reflected (polarized) light to increase contrast and boost colour saturation and vibrancy.

$39 USD

Our Circular Polarizing Filter cuts reflected (polarized) light to increase contrast and boost colour saturation and vibrancy.

$39 USD

DESCRIPTION

Our CPL Filter cuts reflections, boosts colour saturation and increases contrast by cutting out polarized light.

Polarized light can wash out images with silvery reflected light, which is why our CPL Polarizing Filter cuts out 99.9% of reflected light from water, glass, and non-metallic surfaces, uncovering bolder colours in your images.

Rotate our Polarizing Filter to remove polarized light from any direction to improve colour saturation, contrast, and remove reflections. At full polarization, our CPL creates a 1.33 f-stop light reduction.

POSITIVE IMPACT

  • 1.90kg CO2 created

  • 1537.5kg CO2 sequestered

  • 800x positive impact

To find out more information about the impact of this Urth product, view our Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) report here

DELIVERY

Free standard shipping within the Americas.

We deliver with USPS, UPS and DHL express for faster and safer delivery.

Standard shipping:
USA: 3-5 days.
Rest of World: 8-18 days.

Express shipping:
USA: 1-2 days.

Please allow an extra 2 days for regional areas.

RETURNS

30-day returns.

Shop with confidence knowing you can return products within 30 days of purchase.

Sale items are non-refundable unless faulty.

CPL Polarizing Filter

8-layer nano-coating

Quality protection, easier to clean.

Cut polarized light

Filter out 99.9% of reflected light.

Smooth rotation

For precise adjustments.

Lifetime warranty

Quality made to last.

CPL Polarizing Filter

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CPL Filter

Better colour saturation

Cut polarized light for more vibrant colours.

Cut reflections

Filter out reflections from water, glass and non-metallic surfaces.

Boost contrast

Achieve stronger contrast for more vivid images.

Features

CPL Polarizing Filter

Premium polarized glass

Our premium Japanese AGC optical glass is coated with an 8-layer nano-coating for excellent polarization, added protection and easier cleaning.

CPL Polarizing Filter

Ultra-slim magnalium rim

Our consciously designed ultra-slim rim avoids vignetting and our durable magnalium is guaranteed for life.

CPL Polarizing Filter

Double-threaded

All our filters are double-threaded for stacking filters or using screw-mount lens caps.

How to Use

CPL Polarizing Filter

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Find your filter size
Inquisitively search lens for diameter symbol. Ø often marks the spot. The diameter you seek may be accompanied by a number – Ø58 or Ø58mm. Look to the side and the front – this precious number is your filter size. Be warned: your lens focal length (e.g. 18-55mm) is not your filter size.
CPL Polarizing Filter

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Place flat and screw clockwise
Carefully behold lens in one hand and place flat on lens. Gently screw clockwise until just firm. Do not over-tighten that which goes on must one day come off.
CPL Polarizing Filter

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Twist it until you see it
Tenderly rotate the outer rim of your CPL Filter and watch as the level of polarization changes.
CPL Polarizing Filter

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For best results
Youll need to adjust your exposure setting for a 1.33 f-stop light reduction. For best results, use your CPL with landscapes, streetscapes, around water, windows, snow, clouds and ensure the sun is at 90 degrees to your lens filter.

Want some more in-depth info?

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Why Use a CPL Filter?

A CPL filter has the potential to turn otherwise unusable shots into professional standard photographs.

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Technical Specifications

CPL Polarizing Filter

VS

CPL Polarizing Filter Plus+
CPL Polarizing Filter Plus+
ND64 + CPL Polarizing Filter Plus+
Magnetic CPL Polarizing Filter Plus+
CPL Polarizing Filter for Square Filter Holder Plus+
The Essentials Filter Kit Plus+
The Explorer Filter Kit
The Magnetic Essentials Filter Kit Plus+
The Nature Filter Kit Plus+

Filter Type

Circular Polarizer

Circular Polarizer

Circular Polarizer + ND64

Nano Coating

8-Layers

20-Layers

20-Layers

Grade

Japanese AGC

German SCHOTT B270

German SCHOTT B270

Density

0.4 (1.3 Stop)

0.4 (1.3 Stop)

1.8 (6 Stop)

Effect

Cuts reflections. Boosts Contrast

Cuts reflections. Boosts Contrast

Cuts polarized light + 98.44% of light

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which range of CPL should I buy?

Let the quality of your lens guide your choice. Or simply go for the best – our professional Plus+ range.

Urth has two different ranges of filters: Urth (our premium range) and Urth Plus+ (our professional range). Let the quality of your lens guide your decision. If you’ve invested in a professional-quality lens, we recommend you match its quality with our Plus+ range. Our Urth range is the perfect option for all other standards of lens.

How do I get the most out of my CPL?

Use the 90-degree rule, then back it off a bit.

To achieve the strongest polarization possible, the reflected light source needs to be at 90-degrees to your CPL. To check this, make an L-shape using your thumb and index finger. Point your thumb at the lens and wherever your index finger is pointed, that is the angle that will achieve maximum polarisation. Sometimes at full polarization, the effect can look unrealistic so we suggest you back it off a bit for a slightly softer polarization.

Can I use your CPL with wide-angle and telephoto lenses?

Yes, we recommend our Plus+ range for telephoto lenses.

Make sure you have the right size filter and you’re all set. All our filters are designed with a super slim rim to minimise any vignetting that can occur with wide-angle lenses. Because of the amount of glass in a telephoto lens, Ous Plus+ range will provide the best image quality.

What's the difference between circular and linear polarzing filters?

A circular polarizer blocks reflected light from any angle while a linear polarizer only blocks reflected light from one direction.

A CPL offers more versatility and works better with digital cameras. Both linear and circular polarizers look the same, and they both do the same thing – reduce reflections on non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass and wet surfaces, and they increase colour saturation too. A CPL filter is essentially a linear polariser with an extra glass element that allows you to adjust your lens filter to block polarised light from different directions.

Does a CPL affect my exposure?

Yes but only a little – 1.33 f-stops.

A CPL filter will reduce the amount of light reaching your sensor by about 2 f-stops.

"This filter has taken my landscape photography to the next level. Best colours I've ever captured." Maria bought our CPL.

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Reviewed by Vladimir K.
I recommend this product
Camera Brand
Canon
Years Experience
6-9
Style
  • Documentary
  • Lifestyle
  • Outdoor
Rated 5 out of 5
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An obvious difference...

I can clerly tell the difference between Urth and other CPL filters...very happy with my purchase!

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Rated 5 out of 5
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Polarizing

As per usual a great product from Urth!

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Great, sleek design and awesome for the price!

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  • Video
Rated 5 out of 5
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Shipping faster than prime

Bought for my boyfriend's birthday next week thinking it would arrive late, but got it the very next day. He had it hooked up and was using it for car shoots the next afternoon.

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