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B + W Filter Company

B + W 37mm Master High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC Nano camera filter

SKU CH-EF5P-MEJ7A

A 37mm circular polarizer with multi-coated glass reduces glare, boosts colour saturation and lets you rotate the effect for precise control

  • Enhances colour purity and saturation with high-transmission polarising glass
  • Cuts glare and flare from non-metallic surfaces via multi-coated coating
  • Rotating mount lets you dial the polarisation effect live in the viewfinder
  • Reveals subjects behind glass or water by blocking reflected light
  • 37 mm thread fits wide-angle lenses without vignetting

37mm Circular Polarizer for Photographers

This 37mm Master High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC Nano filter is built for photographers who want to cut glare and boost colour saturation straight in the camera. It suits both analogue and digital workflows where reflective surfaces such as water, glass or glossy paint would otherwise flatten contrast. The rotating mount lets you dial the effect precisely while composing through the viewfinder or on the monitor.

Polarisation Limits and Light Loss

The filter blocks horizontally polarised light, so it only works on non-metallic reflections; it cannot remove glare from bare metal or mirrors. Its multiplying factor of 2 to 3 means exposure must be increased by roughly one to one-and-a-half stops, which can push shutter speeds lower in dim conditions. Extreme wide-angle lenses may still show uneven polarisation across the frame despite the slim mount.

Simple Thread-On Installation

The filter screws directly onto any lens with a 37mm front thread, requiring no tools or adapters. The most common issue is forgetting to remove a protective filter first, which can cause vignetting or prevent the polariser from seating flush. Over-tightening the ring makes later removal difficult, especially in cold weather, so finger-tight is sufficient. Clean the multi-coated glass only with a blower and microfibre cloth to avoid coating damage.

Highlights

  • Enhances colour purity and saturation with high-transmission polarising glass
  • Cuts glare and flare from non-metallic surfaces via multi-coated coating
  • Rotating mount lets you dial the polarisation effect live in the viewfinder
  • Reveals subjects behind glass or water by blocking reflected light
  • 37 mm thread fits wide-angle lenses without vignetting

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Is the 37mm thread the right size for my lens?

Check the front of your lens barrel or its specification sheet for a diameter marked 37mm; this filter only fits that exact thread.

How much light does the polarizer actually cut when I rotate it?

The filter uses a multiplying factor of 2 to 3, so expect roughly one to one-and-a-half stops of light reduction at full effect.

Does the MRC Nano coating change how the filter works with modern lens coatings?

The multi-coated layers are designed to reduce glare and flare without interfering with the lens's own coatings.

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