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AmazonBasics Circular Polarizer Lens 72 mm

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
465
Old Reviews
174
Unverified
38
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2.83 meters
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Review Analysis - 253 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Lens
 76
polarizer, uv, cpl, filters, polarizing
+72%
-28%
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" ...  Threaded right on with no issues, rotated very nicely and still worked with the lens hood on.  ...  "
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" ...  I like this CPL more on my Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 than this other name brand I use on my Nikon 35mm f1.8  ...  "
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" ...  I’m still a novice in photography but have enjoyed learning how to use the ND filters  ...  "
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" ...  It's an easy on/off and can fit other lenses over it.  ...  "
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" ...  CPL lens fits camera well, is easy to use and it improves photograph color quality. ... Store CPL lens in the protective case it ships in to avoid scratches.  ...  "
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" ...  After I got back from my shoot and tried to process my images - which were ruined - I grabbed a B+W 77mm Slim Circular Polarizer and shot some test pics. ... I tested with 2 cameras, and my best "L" glass lens from Canon. ... Canon 5DSr - 51mp ... Canon 70-200mm II f2.8 IS  ...  "
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" ...  I use it to protect the 67 mm lens on my Nikon 600 camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Also works as a Nd filter  ...  "
Price
 45
money, filter, pay, point, beat the price
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Can't beat it for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Got more than my monies worth and would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to save money.  ...  "
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" ...  For the money it does well.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome filter for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It Polarizezzz and it screws in well enuf,,and nice Low Price,.  ...  "
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" ...  It is selling at a nice price.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't beat the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a good lens at a bargain price.  ...  "
Marketplace
 26
products, photos, expected, pictures, order
+81%
-19%
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" ...  It definitely helps minimize any reflections or glares in my photos.  ...  "
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" ...  as good as the brand names  ...  "
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" ...  I love it works very well mines did areive with a small defect but its not noticable in the pictures.  ...  "
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" ...  I took it off took the same picture and it came out perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my VicoVation OPIA II - thanks!  ...  "
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" ...  I can order more in a week or I can order amazon prime on multiple accounts and order that way.  ...  "
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" ...  It may have come from the same factory.  ...  "
Camera
 24
nikon, filter, shots, amateur photographer, polarizer
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It definitely helps minimize any reflections or glares in my photos.  ...  "
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" ...  An amateur photog all my life, I'm kind of a snob about accessories for my expensive Nikon and Lumix equipment.  ...  "
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" ...  Haven't had a chance to use it in daylight, but used it for a couple of shots at night like moon shot with my 300mm lens and helped alot.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a pretty decent filter for the Cost, if you're just getting into photography and don't have a lot of money, then I'd say give it a try.  ...  "
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" ...  Got some great solar eclipse pictures because of this little baby.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great, cheap lens that will help you take better photos!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this to try with landscape photography and I think it is going to be a welcome addition.  ...  "
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" ...  I am pleased with the results after shooting a few thousand shots with it on .  ...  "
Color
 13
image, hoya, contrast, blue sky, shots
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Beautiful and deep colors as a result!  ...  "
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" ...  Clarity of image seems to be completely undiminished.  ...  "
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" ...  This filter not only tones down the bright spots, but gives a nice rich texture to the colors.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great filter that darkens a blue sky and saturates the forest greens.  ...  "
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" ...  It helps you cut back on color corrections on photoshop.  ...  "
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" ...  Sharper detail with the lens and colours are vibrant and brighter.  ...  "
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" ...  Much nicer colors.  ...  "
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" ...  Got some great pictures of Alaska and got one heck of a shot of Denali when the clouds parted and the blue sky background was visible.  ...  "
Build Quality
 13
well made, threads, outer ring, works well, well constructed
+77%
-23%
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" ...  Huge bang for the buck and came in a nice little protective case for when not in use.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality is good and you can definitely see it working when you rotate the outer ring.  ...  "
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" ...  This AmazonBasics seems to be as well made as any of the others that I have in my bag. ... I like the case that it comes in, it is easy to open and yet remains secure so it does not pop open when I do not use the lens.  ...  "
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" ...  GO PRO 5 housing.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheap and works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Well-made and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Screws on easily and stays on.  ...  "
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" ...  Very impressed with quality construction. ... Feels like a much higher priced filter.  ...  "
Product As Described
 12
expected, pictures, picture, difference, took
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It definitely helps minimize any reflections or glares in my photos.  ...  "
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" ...  I love it works very well mines did areive with a small defect but its not noticable in the pictures.  ...  "
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" ...  I took it off took the same picture and it came out perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, I like the effect this thing has on my photos.  ...  "
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" ...  What a difference this makes in your photographs!  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly what I expected.  ...  "
Fit
 11
threads, well, tight, smooth, photos
+73%
-27%
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" ...  I like the case that it comes in, it is easy to open and yet remains secure so it does not pop open when I do not use the lens.  ...  "
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" ...  Fit my camera and did what I had expected it to do!  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed, it works and fits very well!  ...  "
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" ...  Screws on easily and stays on.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits and works.  ...  "
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" ...  It fit and that is all I checked.  ...  "

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Specifications

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Size:  2.83 meters
2.83 meters
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