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Vivitar 55mm circular polarizer filter in black metal frame with protective case

Vivitar

Vivitar VIV-CPL-55 55mm circular polarizer camera filter

SKU CH-A4JD-RPQAY MPN VIV-CPL-55

A 55mm circular polarizer that removes reflections from water and glass while boosting colour saturation and contrast, supplied with a protective case

  • Part type or numberPolarizing Filters
  • Size55 mm
  • Product typePolarizer
  • Compatible withVivitar filters are perfect for digital SLR cameras or tradi
  • Details3 inx4 inx0.75 in 0.09 lb
  • Key featuresVivitar Filters are manufactured from high-quality solid opt
  • Reduces glare from water and glass with circular polarizer design
  • Fits 55mm lens threads on digital SLR and 35mm SLR cameras
  • Heat-treated optical glass resists movement and distortion
  • Improves colour saturation clarity and contrast in outdoor scenes
  • Includes protective filter case for storage and transport

Product Identity

The Vivitar VIV-CPL-55 is a 55mm circular polarizer filter designed for digital SLR and traditional 35mm SLR cameras. It suits photographers who need to control reflections and enhance outdoor scenes. Buyers requiring a different thread size or a variable ND filter should look elsewhere.

Optical Performance

The filter uses high-quality solid optical glass that is heat-treated to prevent movement or distortion. It removes unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass while improving colour saturation, clarity and contrast. Light transmission and flare resistance are determined by the polariser design.

Included Accessories

A protective filter case is supplied with the glass element. The case shields the filter from dust and impact during transport and storage. No cleaning cloth, adapter rings or software are included in the package.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVivitar
Model nameVIV-CPL-55
Part type or numberPolarizing Filters
Product typePolarizer
Size & build
Size55 mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withVivitar filters are perfect for digital SLR cameras or traditional 35 mm SLR applications.
In the box
In the boxVivitar 55 mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter with: Filter Case

Questions about this item

How do I install the 55mm circular polarizer and what step is often missed?

Screw the filter onto the lens front threads until snug, then rotate the outer ring while viewing through the finder or screen to dial in the polarisation effect.

What maintenance or replacement will the VIV-CPL-55 need over time?

Clean the optical glass with a blower, then a microfibre cloth and lens fluid; replace the filter if the coating scratches or the rotating ring becomes stiff.

What limit appears first during sustained outdoor use of this polarizer?

The filter cuts roughly one to two stops of light, so exposure times lengthen and motion blur or camera shake becomes the practical ceiling.

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