Nikon 55mm Circular Polarizing Filter II

Nikon 55mm Circular Polarizing Filter II | Control reflections and enrich skies

Reduce glare from water and glass, or bring more definition to a blue sky, with the Nikon 55mm Circular Polarizing Filter II. It’s a circular polarizing filter in a 55mm size, made for photographers who want more control over reflections and the look of outdoor scenes. Turn the filter while looking through the viewfinder or at the screen and watch the effect change; stop when reflections are reduced to the level you want. That makes it handy for photographing shop windows, streams and other reflective surfaces, as well as landscapes where a blue sky feels washed out. The 55mm measurement is the filter size, so it’s relevant when matching the filter to a lens. The effect depends on the light and your shooting angle, so it won’t look identical in every scene. It’s a straightforward tool for shaping a picture at the point of capture rather than relying on editing later.

For reflective surfaces, compose first and rotate the filter gradually. This lets you choose how much of the surface remains visible instead of removing every reflection. For skies, check the result across the whole frame before settling on an angle; the change can be more noticeable in some parts of a wide view than others. A polarizer also reduces the light reaching the camera, so keep an eye on your exposure as you adjust it, particularly in dim conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Filter size: 55mm
• Filter type: Circular polarizing filter
• Model: II