NiSi

NiSi 49mm Swift True Color CPL Polarizer Filter

3.4 (7 reviews)

Cut glare and preserve true-to-life color accuracy with NiSi's quick-swap circular polarizer for the Swift filter system.

$85.00*
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Overview

The NiSi 49mm Swift True Color Pro Nano CPL is a rotating circular polarizer engineered for photographers who prioritize color accuracy. Where many CPL filters introduce a noticeable warm tone to images, NiSi's True Color technology is designed to preserve a neutral color balance, allowing skies, foliage, and water to appear closer to how the eye perceives them. The filter reduces reflections and glare from non-metallic surfaces — glass, water, and wet foliage — while also deepening sky saturation and improving overall contrast in outdoor scenes.

Built with high-definition optical glass and NiSi's proprietary Pro Nano coating, the filter resists water droplets, dust adhesion, and surface scratches, which helps maintain clean image quality in the field. The filter mounts via the NiSi Swift system, a friction-based press-on mechanism that replaces traditional screw threads and magnetic attachments. This allows quick, secure filter swaps, but it does require a compatible Swift base — either the 49mm Swift Variable ND or a 49mm Swift Adapter — as the filter cannot attach directly to a lens. For photographers already invested in or considering the Swift ecosystem, this CPL adds a valuable tool for controlling reflections while maintaining true-to-life color.

Key Features

COMPATIBILITY: Designed for NiSi SWIFT bases – choose either the 49mm NiSi SWIFT Variable ND or 49mm SWIFT Adapters (each sold separately). Essential for use; cannot attach directly to a lens.

SWIFT MOUNTING: Enjoy robust pressure-mounting in this system, ensuring a reliable hold and effortless filter switching. No unreliable magnets - just press on for a secure, ready-to-go attachment.

TRUER COLOR: The NiSi True Color CPL removes the warm tone seen with other CPL filters and provides a closer true color representation of the scene, enhancing the optical quality of your images.

REDUCED GLARE: A Circular polarizer reduces reflections and glare by filtering out polarized light reflections from non-metallic surfaces, resulting in increased saturation of skies and foliage.

NANO COATING: The proprietary NiSi Pro Nano Coating helps to reduce unwanted reflections, provides a waterproof, dust-proof, and scratch-resistant layer, for clear and high-quality images every time.

Specifications

Brand
NiSi
Model
49mm Swift True Color Pro Nano CPL
Filter Size
49mm
Filter Type
Rotating Circular Polarizer (CPL)
Mounting
Friction Mounted Press-On (NiSi Swift System)
Glass
High-Definition Optical Glass
Coating
Waterproof Pro Nano Coating
Compatibility
NiSi Swift Variable ND or 49mm Swift Adapters (sold separately)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • True Color coating minimizes the warm color cast common with standard CPL filters
  • Press-on Swift mounting allows faster filter changes than traditional screw-on designs
  • Pro Nano coating provides water, dust, and scratch resistance to protect the glass surface
  • High-definition optical glass maintains image sharpness across the frame

👎 Cons

  • Requires a separate NiSi Swift base or adapter to use — cannot thread directly onto a lens
  • Limited to 49mm size, so photographers with other lens diameters need additional Swift adapters
  • Proprietary Swift system means this filter is not cross-compatible with other magnetic filter brands
  • Higher price point than basic CPL filters due to the specialized True Color and Nano coatings

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This filter is designed exclusively for the NiSi Swift system. You need either a 49mm NiSi Swift Variable ND or a 49mm Swift Adapter (sold separately) as a base, and the CPL presses onto that base.
The filter uses a friction-based press-on mount rather than threads or magnets. You press it onto a compatible Swift base and it holds securely in place, allowing quick attachment and removal without screwing.
Standard CPL filters often introduce a warm color cast to images. NiSi's True Color coating is designed to minimize that shift, producing a more neutral and accurate color rendition when the polarizer is in use.
Yes, this is a rotating circular polarizer. Once mounted on the Swift base, you can turn the filter ring to dial in the amount of polarization and glare reduction you want.