BALANCING KEY FACTORS IN A POLARIZER

on February 16, 2026

Trade-off in Selecting Polarizer

Every polarizer involves a trade-off relationship between three key interdependent characteristics—polarization degree, color neutrality, and light transmittance.

Enhancing one often means compromising another, so the key is finding the right balance for your shooting style.

Increasing polarization often reduces brightness, and maintaining neutral color usually affects both polarization and transmittance. Finding the optimal balance depends on your creative needs.

 

Choosing the Right Polarizer

  • If you seek a well-balanced polarizer that offers natural color, high brightness, and reliable reflection control, choose the EXUS Circular P.L Mark II — the perfect harmony of neutrality and high transmittance.

  • When accurate color reproduction is your top priority, the Prime Plasma Sputtering C.P.L delivers the most neutral color tone with world-class clarity realized by ultra-low reflectance.

  • If you prioritize strong polarization performance, the original EXUS Circular PL provides maximum reduction of glare and reflections for dramatic contrast enhancement.

Polarization Sensitivity

Keep in mind that polarization is highly sensitive—maximizing it can greatly reduce reflections but may also diminish natural texture and depth. Skillful use of polarization involves finding the right balance, leaving some reflections to preserve a natural sense of realism and dimension.

In conclusion, these three characteristics — polarization degree, color neutrality, and transmittance — are interdependent. Choosing your polarizer ultimately depends on which element you value most.

Thank you for your attention!

Marumi team

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