B+W 1100743 49mm Basic Circular Polarizer MRC Filter

The B+W 49mm Basic Circular Polarizer with MRC coating is a filter built around a straightforward proposition: reliable polarization with competent anti-reflection coating at an accessible price point. Mounted on a 49mm-threaded lens — common on Sony, Canon, and Nikon primes in the 35mm to 85mm range — it lets you rotate through the full polarization range to progressively eliminate surface reflections from water, glass, foliage, and glossy paint. At peak rotation, skies gain contrast and saturation, specular highlights on water collapse into the scene, and the overall image reads as more three-dimensional than it does without the filter. The MRC coating adds practical field value: it reduces flare-inducing reflections from the filter glass itself, so you're not trading sky glare for filter-induced ghosting.

This filter is aimed at photographers who want dependable CPL performance without the premium pricing of B+W's XS-Pro or T-Pro lines. The black knurled ring is grippy and rotates smoothly, which matters when you're adjusting polarization angle quickly between frames. It's a sensible choice for landscape, travel, and outdoor portrait work where the 24mm full-frame minimum focal length covers most shooting scenarios. Build quality reflects the B+W standard — the glass is centered and flat, the ring threads cleanly, and the MRC coating sheds dust and moisture without abrading in normal use. For photographers shooting standard focal lengths who want a reliable CPL without paying flagship prices, this filter delivers exactly what it advertises.