Circular Polarising Camera Filter B+W MASTER HTC-Pol 52 mm, MRC Coating

B+W MASTER HTC-Pol 52 mm is a circular polarising camera filter that reduces reflections from non-metallic surfaces and increases color saturation and contrast. Designed for use on lenses with a 52 mm front thread, it employs a Multi Resistant Coating (MRC) to minimize flare and ghosting while preserving neutral color balance. The filter is supplied as a single unit with a durable brass mount and a low-friction finish for smooth rotation when adjusting polarization.

Advantages

The circular polariser suppresses unwanted reflections on water, glass and foliage, helping to reveal underlying detail and deeper, more saturated colors. The MRC coating reduces surface reflections and stray light to improve image clarity and reduce ghosting and flare. The brass mount offers increased robustness and secure attachment, while the grease-free finish and refined varnish allow easier handling and reliable rotation control when setting the polarisation angle.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to deepen skies and enhance foliage tones
• Architecture and urban scenes to manage reflections on windows and surfaces
• Outdoor and nature photography where glare from water or wet leaves is present
• Travel photography when controlling contrast and saturation in bright daylight

Key specifications

• Type: circular polarising filter
• Thread size: 52 mm (fits lenses with 52 mm front thread)
• Coating: Multi Resistant Coating (MRC) to reduce flare and ghosting
• Mount material: brass for durability
• Rotation: low-friction/grease-free finish for smooth adjustment
• Color effect: color-neutral polarization to preserve natural tones
• Quantity: single filter

How to use

Screw the filter onto the lens front thread (52 mm) until it is securely seated. Rotate the outer ring while looking through the viewfinder or at the live view screen to adjust the polarization effect; maximum effect is typically achieved when shooting at roughly 90° to the sun. For consistent sky darkening, avoid very wide focal lengths under 28 mm (35 mm equivalent) where skylight polarization can be uneven. When suppressing reflections on water or glass, adjust the filter until reflections are reduced to the desired level or reveal underlying detail.

Usage recommendations

Use the polariser in bright daylight and when reflections or washed-out skies reduce image contrast. Remove or store the filter when shooting in low light to avoid unnecessary light loss. Clean the filter surface with a soft microfiber cloth and appropriate lens cleaning solution to maintain the MRC coating performance. Rotate the filter gently to avoid cross-threading and protect the filter with a cap or pouch when not in use.