Tiffen 72CP 72mm Circular Polarizer camera filter

72 mm circular polariser for camera lenses

The Tiffen 72CP is a 72 mm circular polarising filter that threads onto any lens with a matching 72 mm front thread. It cuts reflected glare from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and deepens colour saturation for stronger contrast. The effect is visible through the viewfinder and adjusted by rotating the filter ring. Filter factor changes with rotation angle and orientation to the sun.

Suits photographers who need glare control

Ideal for shooters who want to reduce reflections on water, glass or foliage and enrich sky or vegetation tones without post-processing. Not for lenses that lack a 72 mm filter thread or for users who require a linear polariser for technical metering systems. Videographers using matte boxes without screw-in threads should look at square or drop-in alternatives.

Simple screw-on installation with one common issue

Thread the filter onto the lens until snug, then rotate the front ring to dial in the desired polarisation while watching the viewfinder or screen. Over-tightening can jam the filter on the threads, especially in temperature swings, so firm finger pressure is enough. Vignetting may appear on very wide-angle lenses at the edges of the frame.