Works to an extent, May 14, 2009

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Mathew Thompson “kakomu” (Chicago) – See all my reviews

  

This is one of 3 circular polarizers that I own for my camera lenses. This filter works, but has a few flaws and drawbacks. For instance, while it will diminish the glare of windows, water and render LCD screens invisible, it does not remove all of that completely. With this filter turned to maximum effect, you can still make out reflections. Moreover, rather than making everything slightly darker, it also gives everything a bluish tint. While it may not be difficult to fix in post, it’s annoying nonetheless.

I’d recommend another filter, such as those by Tiffen for the photographer on the cheap.

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Sunpak CF-7062 CP 72mm Circular Polarizing Filter, March 4, 2010

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Claude D. Pugh “Danny Pugh” (Richmond, VA USA) – See all my reviews

  

I have been using Sunpak Filters with my Nikons for many years. I like the 72mm CF-7062 CP because it is NOT wafer thin, making it much more easy to handle.The operation is as smooth as silk and the CP effects are as good as my more expensive filters. I use this 72mm CP on my Nikon 18-200mm to enhance macro as well as any other image and the results are excellent. I also have a 67mm Sunpak CP for my Nikon 18-135mm which is equally as outstanding. I would rather take my Sunpaks on the more rugged outdoor shoots than my more expensive Hoya’s or B&W’s. The Sunpaks, to me, just seem to be more rugged and I’ve been doing this for almost 40 years! Nowadays, I believe there are lots of good and better filters on the market. I have lots of them and everyone has ones they like better than others. That’s what makes some images just OK and others better. Personally, I am just really satisfied with the Sunpaks and have no problem recommending them to anyone.

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Not for serious photographers, September 10, 2010

I took a chance on the Sunpak, not believing one of the previous reviewers, and I had the exact same experience he described. The Sunpak works well enough, for the most part, but it does not completely get rid of reflections, when compared to my other circular polarized filters (different sizes for different lenses). I suppose I could live with that, although it isn’t what I’d prefer. I mostly use polarized filters for the high-contrast they impart in sunny pictures, and the “max effect” configuration didn’t have as high a contrast as my other filters.

What was unacceptable, however, was a strange blue tint that reflections would take during certain lighting conditions, and with the filter turned to its “max effect” location. I was taking pictures of a stream with sunlight sparkling on the water, and at max effect they were neon blue!! The rest of the picture was colored as expected.

I returned the filter and purchased a nicer Nikon-branded one, and it behaves perfectly. To be honest, the Sunpak is the only circular polarized filter I’ve ever run across that didn’t behave exactly as expected. I have several “Promaster” filters, which are also a cheaper brand, and they all work fine.

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