10 Reviews: Best Circular Polarizing Filters for Digital Camera (Dec 2023)

Let’s start with a filter from Nikon. As we know, Nikon is not a new player in the world of photography so the quality is guaranteed. Circular Polarizer II Filter uses high-quality glass combined with a rotating front ring which will smooth your photography experience to a whole new level.

It's true what the reviews say about this filter: high quality glass, smooth rotation, thin profile, and great performance. Have only tried the filter two or three times, but the results are quite good. Pops the blues in the sky and cuts the glare on the water. A bit pricey as others have noted, but with this quality, you'll not have to buy another CP.

by David

Make your shots naturally stunning without having to edit with this Hoya 55mm Alpha Circular Polarizer Filter. It will get the job done by selecting any light that enters your lens so that your photos can appear more pop in color. No need to worry, it doesn’t affect the overall color balance of a shot.

Great filter, makes the color "pop". Shot this image with my Sony A7 ii -straight from the camera, no edits...didn't bother changing a lot of my settings since I just wanted to see the color of the sky in the image with the filter ON.

by Albiore

Breakthrough Photography’s X4 CPL is available in different versions to fit thread sizes ranging from 39 to 105 mm. Armed with 25 years of experience in CPL filters, it’s no wonder the quality is always superior and a favorite of many people. The filter emphasizes the colors of the object so they don’t appear faded, but they also don’t overdo it. That’s why this filter is nicknamed the most neutral polarizer.

Be it an ND or Polarizing filter, I have been using Breakthrough filters on my Fujifilm GFX 50s medium format lenses as well as my Olympus 4/3 lenses. They are sturdy, fit perfectly, and enhance all my lenses. Breakthrough's professionalism is appreciated and I recommend them without hesitation.

by Allan Pierce

Let’s move to Tiffen’s Circular Polarizer Screw-In Filter. This product received praise from nearly two thousand satisfied users for its quality. The sleek black aluminum filter ring and high-quality color core glass make a blue sky bluer effortlessly. Your photo results will look more alive with this one.

Filter was as i expected. Fits my Nikkor lens perfectly. I've used it now a few times and the polarize effect is as expected. Tiffen quality is always good.

by Keith B.

Eliminate the glare of your photo object effectively with this Hoya PRO1 Digital Circular PL. This is a great choice if you are looking for something slightly cheaper that’s still great quality. It features an ultra-thin filter frame so you can be free of vignetting on wide-angle lenses. What’s more, the straight knurling edge is here for easy attachment and removal.

This CP filter is great. It really cuts down glare and haze during daytime photo shots. The details of the skys are deep and in great detail. I recommend this to anyone who is a photographer and shots landscapes or on bright sunny days. Also the packing is very secure. The plastic case does have padding on inside to protect the filter from damage. Great product and transaction. Hoya makes high quality filters!

by Jay

The B+W Circular Polarizer always ranks at the top of reviews as the best polarizer. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to get the most out of it; even amateurs can operate it as easy as pie. This device increases the contrast and saturation in blue skies and white clouds in a second.

Put this on a Canon 750D and used it for a two month trip through the sandy desert southwest of Utah, Arizona, and California. Held up wonderfully, and greatly enhanced pictures of the red rocks and blue skies. Also took the brunt of the abuse from the sand - did not scratch at all, despite me losing my lens cap for two weeks.

by Charlie Smith

Hama’s 77mm Coated Circular Polarizing Filter comes with a rotary mount that is smooth and easy to operate. It enables colors to become more saturated and appear clearer with better contrast. Don’t worry about your shots looking oversaturated because the final result of this filter is natural.

The filter allows for great shooting. Exceeded my expectations. Very well made. It can't be better for the money. For beginners definitely top!

by Thomsen

Cokin P-Series P164 allows you to remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass, etc. This filter holder attaches to your lens with an adapter ring, which is available for lenses with attachment threads of between 48mm and 82mm. You will get great quality without breaking the bank.

Thee most outstanding filter on the market if you're on a budget and want a "one lense fits all" for landscape work.

by Mark Forsyth

Next, we have the Marumi 77mm DHG Circular Polarizing Filter which provides a wide range of thread sizes from 40.5 to 82 mm. It works like a champ in increasing color saturation without affecting the overall color balance of a shot. Moreover, it features water and oil repellent coating which means that your lens has extra protection.

Excellent Digital Circular Polarizing Filter for my Canon 70 - 200 1.4 mm zoom. Recommended for emphazise bright colours or eliminate reflections

by Diego C.

Lastly, LEE100 Polarizer will close this list with its large-diameter which covers numerous different lens diameters. The clip works like a wonder, it’s easy to use and has space for additional square filters to slide in behind. The polarizer reduces reflections of the subject and emphasizes color contrast; make the picture more vivid. Even though it’s a little pricey, we guarantee you will get what you pay for.

The new CP compliments the new 100 system. Firstly connecting and disconnecting the CP is much easier and faster than the previous. The simple clip on & off design is far more user friendly than the previous screw on system. I also found that when using the old polariser I would get vignetting below 19/20mm. With the new CP I have not found any vignetting at 16mm. A great improvement from Lee.

by Steve McHale