--- product_id: 434572 title: "Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections" brand: "tiffen" price: "₨533" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tiffen" url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/434572-tiffen-52mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-and-reflections store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Premium Schott B270 glass 52mm precision fit Smooth rotating control Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections **Brand:** tiffen **Price:** ₨533 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“Έ Elevate every shot β€” see the world in richer color and zero glare! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections by tiffen - **How much does it cost?** ₨533 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/434572-tiffen-52mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-and-reflections) ## Best For - tiffen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tiffen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Slim & Durable Design:** Ultra-slim aluminum frame prevents vignetting while protecting your lens on every shoot. - β€’ **Pro-Grade Optical Clarity:** Crafted with Schott B270 glass for razor-sharp images without compromising natural color balance. - β€’ **Crisp, Vivid Outdoor Shots:** Deepen blue skies and boost color saturation for breathtaking landscapes. - β€’ **Glare & Reflection Mastery:** Rotate to dial out unwanted reflections on water, glass, and more with surgical precision. - β€’ **Universal 52mm Compatibility:** Fits perfectly on any 52mm lens threadβ€”your go-to filter for mirrorless, DSLR, and even iPhone setups. ## Overview The Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizer Filter is a must-have lens accessory engineered with premium Schott B270 optical glass and a slim aluminum frame. Designed to reduce glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces, it enhances color saturation, deepens blue skies, and improves overall image clarity. Compatible with any 52mm lens thread, this filter offers smooth rotational control for precise polarization adjustments, making it ideal for landscape, travel, and outdoor photography. Trusted by professionals, it delivers sharper, more vibrant photos while protecting your lens, backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty. ## Description Product Description Enhance your photography and video with the Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizer (CPL) Filter, designed to reduce glare and reflections while delivering richer color, improved contrast, and sharper overall image quality. Ideal for landscape photography, travel, outdoor shooting, and filmmaking, this essential camera lens filter helps create clearer, more vibrant images directly in-camera. The CPL filter minimizes unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces like water, glass, snow, and wet surfaces, making it easier to capture natural detail and improved clarity in bright outdoor conditions. It also deepens blue skies, enhances cloud definition, and boosts color saturation without affecting the natural color balance of your image.The smooth rotating ring allows you to quickly adjust the level of polarization while shooting, giving you precise control over reflections and light based on your angle to the sun. The effect is visible directly through the viewfinder for fast, accurate adjustments in changing lighting conditions.Built with an ultra-slim wide-angle frame, the filter helps reduce the risk of vignetting on wide and ultra-wide lenses while maintaining edge-to-edge sharpness and optical performance.Trusted by photographers and filmmakers, a circular polarizer is one of the most versatile filters you can carry for outdoor photography and video, helping you achieve more professional-looking results in a wide range of shooting environments. desertcart.com A circular polarizer has the same effect as a polarizer and is used on cameras with beam-splitting metering systems commonly found on autofocus SLRs. Review: Works great! - This filter just makes the sky blue, the water reflecting clearer. A very good polarizing filter! Review: Does exactly what I expected! - I have had many polarizers over the years. I have used filters such as this for over 25 years. I like the Tiffen as it is not too dark for most uses. I keep it on for almost every shot (unless it is night time or quite dark) to protect my lenses and for it's mild polarizing effect. (I take 1000s of images on a shoot, mostly landscape) Some other brands are too dark to do this. The dark ones many times look too polarized, and post processing has to take much of this out anyway. I do have a few of these and use them occasionally. I have found that an image that is properly balanced that does not need too much darkening or lightening post processing is much better, I have a Hoya but it is always falling apart (and way too dark). I have Heliopan 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters and like the quality, but again they are too dark to keep on all the time. The Heliopan is the one I keep for special uses when I want more polarizing effects than I get with the Tiffen. The Tiffen polarizers I have had only were replaced when they became too scratched for use, broken from being dropped or run into things, or lost over board in my boat. As I said a couple of Hoya ones were replaced because they fell apart. I use a Canon 5D with all high end L series lenses (most costing well over $1000.00) and have sold over 1300 framed GiClees ($300-$800 each). I feel that this filter does not compromise the quality of my images. So in review. I don't want an unnatural appearance due to my filters. I do want the pleasing effects I can achieve with the Tiffen filter. I have never had a problem with any I had purchased, so recommend them to others. And I will continue to use them myself. Albert Mach Fine Art ## Features - BRING OUTDOOR SCENES TO LIFE : Achieve richer color and contrast using the Tiffen 52mm Circular Polarizer Filter, a must-have camera lens accessory that helps deepen blue skies, enhance cloud detail, and improve overall color saturation for landscape, travel, and nature photography. - BUILT FOR SHARP, DEPENDABLE IMAGE QUALITY: Made with premium Schott B270 optical glass, Tiffen's Circular Polarizer maintains clarity while reducing unwanted glare, making this CPL filter a valuable addition to any Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR camera kits or even try out the CPL for I phones with Tiffen's iPhone Filter mount. - HOW A CIRCULAR POLARIZER WORKS : Rotate the circular polarizing filter while looking through your camera or viewfinder to control reflections and glare on water, glass, and other non-metallic surfaces. As you turn the filter, its polarization angle changes, allowing you to increase or decrease the amount of reflected light that reaches the camera sensor for precise control over glare reduction and image contrast. You'll also deepen blue skies, enhance color saturation, and improve overall image clarity, making it an essential tool for landscape, travel, automotive, and outdoor photography. - CAPTURE CLEANER, MORE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING PHOTOS : Bring the CPL on every adventure whether you're photographing lakes, city skylines, mountain vistas, vehicles, or storefront windows; the circular polarizing effect helps reveal natural colors and details that can be hidden by reflected light. - READY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE MOVE : Engineered with a Slim durable screw-in filter design, professional Tiffen packaging, and a padded black nylon pouch for storage and transport; compatible with lenses featuring a 52mm filter thread for convenient everyday carry and protection between shoots. Dimensions were not available on Tiffen.com and therefore are not included - Confident Compatibility: Find your lens size by locating the β€œΓ˜β€ symbol on the front rim, followed by the millimeter measurement, such as Ø58mm, and choose the matching filter for a secure, professional fit. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004ZCAU | | Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Camera Lens Polarizing Filters | | Brand | Tiffen | | Built-In Media | Camera lens filter | | Coating Description | No Coating | | Color | Circular Polarizer | | Compatible Devices | Cameras with 52mm lens filter thread | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,157 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Optical Glass | | Exposure Control Type | Manual (M) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00049383028195 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 2.05"L x 2.05"W | | Item Weight | 20 g | | Manufacturer | Tiffen | | Manufacturer Part Number | 52CP | | Material | Aluminum, Optical Glass | | Media Type | EnhancedContent | | Model Name | 52CP | | Model Number | 52CP | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Photo Filter Effect Type | Polarizer | | Photo Filter Factor | 1 x | | Photo Filter Size | 5.2 centimeters | | Photo Filter Thread Size | 5.2 centimeters | | Set Name | 52mm Circular Polarizer (Single Filter) | | Special Effect | Polarizer | | Thread Size | 5.2 centimeters | | UPC | 049383028195 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 10 Year Manufacturer | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tiffen - **Coating Description:** No Coating - **Material:** Aluminum, Optical Glass - **Photo Filter Effect Type:** Polarizer - **Photo Filter Factor:** 1 x - **Photo Filter Size:** 52 Millimeters - **Photo Filter Thread Size:** 52 Millimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 2.05"L x 2.05"W - **UPC:** 049383028195 - **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant ## Images ![Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MezZN8unL.jpg) ![Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71w8EGajOJL.jpg) ![Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yni2ALSIL.jpg) ![Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-+G+t3hsL.jpg) ![Tiffen 52mm CPL Circular Polarizing Filter Reduce Glare & Reflections - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613bMvM364L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: will it work with the 18-55mm lens?** A: You have to know what the physical diameter of your lens is. You only stated focal length and there are a multitude of 18-55mm lenses of various diameters. Look at the writing at the end of the lens and you will see a symbol that looks like a circle with a horizontal line through it. That is the physical lens diameter. The number after it states the size for filters to properly fit it. **Q: how many stops of light does this reduce by? thank you** A: Probably 1.3-2.0, check your settings in your camera, take a shot, to see what setting (Fstop ) works for you. Remember, different situations require different settings, use your light meter, small, if you have one. **Q: Will this fit the canon M100 ? Or does anyone know which one will ?** A: Assuming you have the stock lens, it looks like you need a 49mm polizer. This 52mm will not fit. **Q: Is it reduced F stop ? And how many F stop?** A: It does reduce the light, but I'm not sure how many f stops, probably 1 and not more than 2. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great! *by C***N on July 24, 2026* This filter just makes the sky blue, the water reflecting clearer. A very good polarizing filter! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what I expected! *by A***C on November 21, 2009* I have had many polarizers over the years. I have used filters such as this for over 25 years. I like the Tiffen as it is not too dark for most uses. I keep it on for almost every shot (unless it is night time or quite dark) to protect my lenses and for it's mild polarizing effect. (I take 1000s of images on a shoot, mostly landscape) Some other brands are too dark to do this. The dark ones many times look too polarized, and post processing has to take much of this out anyway. I do have a few of these and use them occasionally. I have found that an image that is properly balanced that does not need too much darkening or lightening post processing is much better, I have a Hoya but it is always falling apart (and way too dark). I have Heliopan 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters and like the quality, but again they are too dark to keep on all the time. The Heliopan is the one I keep for special uses when I want more polarizing effects than I get with the Tiffen. The Tiffen polarizers I have had only were replaced when they became too scratched for use, broken from being dropped or run into things, or lost over board in my boat. As I said a couple of Hoya ones were replaced because they fell apart. I use a Canon 5D with all high end L series lenses (most costing well over $1000.00) and have sold over 1300 framed GiClees ($300-$800 each). I feel that this filter does not compromise the quality of my images. So in review. I don't want an unnatural appearance due to my filters. I do want the pleasing effects I can achieve with the Tiffen filter. I have never had a problem with any I had purchased, so recommend them to others. And I will continue to use them myself. Albert Mach Fine Art ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tiffen (52mm) Circular Polarizer Gets it Done *by Y***H on January 17, 2012* So I dont even have a DSLR. I have a type of Lumix (FZ47) which is one solid unit, but the 52mm lens is threaded for filter use (Hooray!). With Auto-Focus and Manual-Focus capability, my camera has not been affected by the circular polarizer in any of its Focus capabilities. The Circular Polarizer threads onto my lens in One & a Half rotations, and it stays quite solidly on. Now, what the Circular Polarizer is is a two part filter, with one part which screws onto the threads and stays put, and another part which you rotate in the space of quarter turns to change its orientation towards light sources, thus blocking out glare from different directions. I believe this Tiffen (52mm) Circular Polarizer performs as it should. I usually leave it on when on shoots (day-hikes) and never have need to take it off when in light environments. It only dims the incoming light as much as a weak pair of sunglasses would do so. It deepens colours and plain & simply reduces the whitish glare which plagued my nature shots. I find that the level of polarization is spot-on, and I plan to upload a few plain comparison shots in the photos section. I tend to rotate it in the same direction as I screwed it into the threads, because it has, when I was rotating the front element, begun to unscrew the filter base itself; but this is no big problem. It would be hard for me to describe how well the polarization works on all different kinds of situations, mainly because it seems to work in so many, and admirably too. All in all, the filter rotates smooth, polarizes well, fits neatly in the included filter case (I put in a microfiber cloth to keep it from jangling about), and is an easy on & off everyday filter. This is a filter which can't be simulated, as many colour type ones can by internal settings like White-Balance and Colour-Bracketing. I only have needed one filter, a Circular Polarizer, and this model is the one I prefer to use. It was shipped Brand-New to me, came clean and rotating smooth, and that's all! ## Frequently Bought Together - Tiffen 52CP 52mm Circular Polarising Filter, blue - Tiffen 49BPM18 49mm Black Pro Mist 1/8 Filter - Tiffen 58BPM14 58mm Black Pro Mist 1/4 Filter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/434572-tiffen-52mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-and-reflections](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/434572-tiffen-52mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-and-reflections) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*