# Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizer Filter | Reduces Glare & Reflections **Brand:** Tiffen **SKU:** vnr5640 **ASIN:** B00009UTCR **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/tiffen-40-5mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-reflections/vnr5640 **Category:** electronics **Subcategory:** Categories **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹2,601 **Discount:** 6% **Customer rating:** 4.60/5 from 8,154 ratings ## Description Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizer filter reduces glare and reflections, enhancing color and contrast for clearer images. Made with premium Schott B270 optical glass and an ultra-slim frame, it's ideal for landscape and travel photography. Compatible with 40.5mm lenses. Arrives via {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ## Highlights - Deepens Blue Skies & Enhances Clouds — Achieve richer color saturation and contrast by reducing reflections, making skies appear deeper blue and clouds more defined. Ideal for landscape photography in varied Indian weather. - Reduces Glare on Water & Glass — Minimize distracting reflections from water bodies, windows, and wet surfaces, revealing underlying details and improving clarity for more impactful shots. - Ultra-Slim Frame for Wide Lenses — The slim, durable screw-in filter design helps prevent vignetting on wide-angle lenses, ensuring consistent sharpness across the entire frame without compromising image quality. - Precise Polarization Control — Rotate the filter's outer ring while shooting to adjust the polarization effect, giving you direct control over reflections and light for optimal exposure and contrast. ## Key features - BRING OUTDOOR SCENES TO LIFE : Achieve richer color and contrast using the Tiffen 40.5mm 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 40.5mm 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. ## Why choose this product - Authentic Tiffen Quality for Indian Photographers — Tiffen is a trusted name in camera filters, known for quality optics. This 40.5mm Circular Polarizer is imported from authorized US retailers, ensuring you receive a genuine product. Unlike local alternatives that may compromise on glass quality or coating, Tiffen filters are built for clarity and durability. The Schott B270 optical glass provides superior light transmission and sharpness, while the slim aluminum frame minimizes vignetting. This filter helps you capture professional-looking images with richer colors and reduced glare, making your photography stand out. - Ideal for India's Diverse Light Conditions — This filter is particularly useful for photographers in India's varied climate. It effectively cuts through haze and glare common in bright, sunny conditions, enhancing the vibrancy of landscapes from the Himalayas to the coast. The ability to deepen blue skies and boost color saturation is invaluable for capturing the rich hues of Indian scenery. While it excels at reducing reflections from water bodies during monsoon season or from glass in urban environments, it's important to note that the polarization effect varies with the sun's angle. For those sensitive to lens flare or seeking maximum light transmission in very low light, a standard UV filter might be considered, but for glare control and color enhancement, this CPL is unmatched. ## How to use 1. Check the front rim of your camera lens for a symbol like 'Ø' followed by a number (e.g., Ø40.5mm). This is your lens's filter thread size. Ensure it matches the filter you are purchasing. — Identify Lens Thread Size 2. Gently screw the Tiffen 40.5mm CPL filter onto the front of your compatible lens. Ensure it is securely attached but do not overtighten. — Attach the Filter 3. Look through your camera's viewfinder or screen. Rotate the outer ring of the filter. Observe how reflections and glare change on surfaces like water or glass, and how sky colors deepen. Stop rotating when you achieve the desired effect. — Adjust Polarization ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Glass Type | Schott B270 Optical Glass | | Coating | No Coating (as per source data; typically filters have multi-coatings, but this specific attribute was not detailed) | | Frame Material | Aluminum | | Lens Compatibility | Lenses with 40.5mm filter thread (check lens barrel for Ø symbol) | | Primary Use | Reduce glare and reflections, enhance color saturation, deepen skies, improve contrast | | Application Frequency | As needed, depending on lighting and subject | | Cost per use | 1 filter at {{ccc_offer_price}} — {{ccc_price_per_unit:1:filter}} | | Shelf life after opening | N/A (durable item) | | Contraindications | Effectiveness varies with sun angle; may not be suitable for linear polarizing needs or when maximum light transmission is critical without glare. | | Brand | Tiffen | | Model Number | 405CP | | Filter Size | 40.5mm | | Material | Optical Glass, Aluminum | | Color | Circular Polarizer | | Item Weight | 20 grams | | Package Dimensions | 7.2 cm x 8.8 cm x 1.4 cm | | Country of Origin | Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers | ## Frequently asked questions ### How to buy an original Tiffen 40.5mm CPL Filter in India? Purchase your Tiffen 40.5mm CPL Filter from crowcrowcrow.com. We import directly from authorized US retailers, ensuring 100% authenticity. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, and your order is shipped via ExpressBox with tracking, arriving within {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ### What is the best camera lens filter? The 'best' camera lens filter depends on your needs. For reducing glare, enhancing colors, and deepening skies, a Circular Polarizer (CPL) like this Tiffen 40.5mm filter is highly effective. For general protection, a UV filter is common. For specific light reduction, ND filters are used. This Tiffen CPL is a top choice for its quality glass and slim design. ### How to use a camera lens filter? Screw the filter onto the front of your camera lens that matches the filter's thread size (e.g., 40.5mm). For a CPL filter, rotate the outer ring while looking through your camera's viewfinder or screen to adjust the polarization effect, controlling reflections and enhancing colors until you achieve the desired result. ### What is a circular polarizing filter? A circular polarizing (CPL) filter is a type of camera lens filter designed to reduce reflections and glare from non-metallic surfaces like water and glass. It also enhances color saturation and contrast, making skies appear deeper blue and clouds more defined. This Tiffen 40.5mm CPL allows precise control over these effects by rotating its outer ring. ### Can I use a camera lens filter daily? Yes, you can use camera lens filters daily, especially if your photography involves outdoor shooting in varying light conditions. This Tiffen 40.5mm CPL filter is designed for durability and portability, making it suitable for everyday carry. Its ability to control glare and enhance colors can improve your daily shots, provided your lens has a 40.5mm thread. ### Camera lens filter benefits Camera lens filters offer several benefits, including reducing glare and reflections (CPL), protecting the lens from scratches and dust (UV), controlling light exposure (ND), and enhancing colors. This Tiffen 40.5mm CPL filter specifically helps achieve richer colors, deeper skies, and improved contrast by managing reflections, leading to more professional-looking photographs. ### Camera lens filter side effects While generally beneficial, camera lens filters can have minor side effects. A CPL filter's effectiveness varies with the sun's angle, and it can slightly reduce light transmission. Some filters, especially lower-quality ones or those with thick frames, might cause vignetting on wide-angle lenses. This Tiffen 40.5mm CPL uses an ultra-slim frame to minimize vignetting and is made with quality optical glass. ### How to choose a camera lens filter? To choose a camera lens filter, first identify your lens's filter thread size (look for the 'Ø' symbol followed by a number, e.g., Ø40.5mm). Then, determine the filter type you need: CPL for glare reduction and color enhancement, UV for protection, or ND for light control. Consider the glass quality, coating, and frame thickness for optimal performance. This Tiffen 40.5mm CPL is a great choice for its quality and specific thread size. ## Compliance No product-specific compliance warnings identified. Standard imported-goods terms apply: customs duties & GST paid; for personal use in India; follow the manufacturer's usage instructions on the packaging. ## Images 1. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-2.webp 2. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-5.webp 3. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-6.webp 4. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-10.webp 5. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-11.webp 6. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B00009UTCR-15.webp --- Source: https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/tiffen-40-5mm-cpl-circular-polarizing-filter-reduce-glare-reflections/vnr5640 Returns: 30 days, free, by mail. Shipping: Free across India, 7–13 business days. Prices are all-inclusive (duties + GST).