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Tiffen 43CP 43mm Circular Polarizing Filter

Reduce glare and deepen color saturation in your photos and videos with this ultra-slim 43mm circular polarizing filter.

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Overview

The Tiffen 43mm Circular Polarizing Filter is designed to control reflections and enhance the visual quality of both photography and videography. By reducing glare from non-metallic surfaces like water, glass, and foliage, it deepens color saturation and improves overall contrast — making skies more dramatic and cutting through haze in landscape shots. The ultra-slim ring design is purpose-built to avoid vignetting even on wide-angle lenses, ensuring clean imagery from edge to edge across a range of focal lengths.

Built with Tiffen's proprietary ColorCore technology, the polarizing material is laminated between two layers of optical-quality glass rather than applied as a surface coating. This construction delivers consistent color accuracy over the life of the filter and protects the polarizing layer from scratches and environmental wear. The non-slip ring makes it easy to mount, remove, and rotate the filter to dial in exactly the amount of polarization you need for the scene. Water resistance adds practical durability for outdoor shooting, and the easy-to-clean surface keeps the filter ready for use even in demanding conditions.

Key Features

BRING OUTDOOR SCENES TO LIFE : Achieve richer color and contrast using the Tiffen 43mm Circular Polarizer Filter, a must-have camera lens accessory that helps deepen blue skies, enhance cloud detail, and improve overall color saturation for landscape, travel, and nature photography.

BUILT FOR SHARP, DEPENDABLE IMAGE QUALITY: Made with premium Schott B270 optical glass, Tiffen's Circular Polarizer maintains clarity while reducing unwanted glare, making this CPL filter a valuable addition to any Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR camera kits or even try out the CPL for I phones with Tiffen's iPhone Filter mount.

HOW A CIRCULAR POLARIZER WORKS : Rotate the circular polarizing filter while looking through your camera or viewfinder to control reflections and glare on water, glass, and other non-metallic surfaces. As you turn the filter, its polarization angle changes, allowing you to increase or decrease the amount of reflected light that reaches the camera sensor for precise control over glare reduction and image contrast. You'll also deepen blue skies, enhance color saturation, and improve overall image clarity, making it an essential tool for landscape, travel, automotive, and outdoor photography.

CAPTURE CLEANER, MORE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING PHOTOS : Bring the CPL on every adventure whether you're photographing lakes, city skylines, mountain vistas, vehicles, or storefront windows; the circular polarizing effect helps reveal natural colors and details that can be hidden by reflected light.

READY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS ON THE MOVE : Engineered with a Slim durable screw-in filter design, professional Tiffen packaging, and a padded black nylon pouch for storage and transport; compatible with lenses featuring a 43mm filter thread for convenient everyday carry and protection between shoots. Dimensions were not available on Tiffen.com and therefore are not included

Confident Compatibility: Find your lens size by locating the “Ø” symbol on the front rim, followed by the millimeter measurement, such as Ø58mm, and choose the matching filter for a secure, professional fit.

Specifications

Filter Size
43mm
Filter Type
Circular Polarizing
Glass
Optical Quality with ColorCore Technology
Frame Design
Ultra-Slim, Non-Slip Ring
Thread Size
43mm
Water Resistance
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the 43CP uses an ultra-slim ring design specifically engineered to prevent vignetting on both wide-angle and telephoto lenses, keeping your images clean from edge to edge.
You rotate the outer ring of the filter while it's mounted on your lens. As you turn it, you'll see the polarization effect change in your viewfinder or on your LCD — increasing or decreasing glare reduction and color saturation in real time.
Yes, circular polarizers are specifically designed to work with autofocus and through-the-lens metering systems found in modern cameras, unlike linear polarizers which can interfere with these functions.
The filter is water-resistant, providing protection during outdoor shoots in light rain or mist. Its surface is also easy to clean and maintain.
ColorCore is Tiffen's proprietary process where the polarizing and color effect material is laminated between two pieces of optical glass, resulting in consistent color accuracy and long-lasting durability compared to surface-coated filters.