Discover Marumi filters at Excellent Photo, a camera store in Montreal serving photographers across Canada. Marumi has been a name in photography since 1952, and its lens filters are known for quality optical glass and coatings that help reduce reflections and flare while protecting the front of your lens.
This page currently features the Marumi 49mm Circular Polarizer Filter, a practical first filter for landscape, travel and outdoor photography.
How to choose a Marumi filter
- Filter size: look for the thread diameter marked on your lens, often shown with the ø symbol on the front or the lens cap. A 49mm filter is meant for lenses with a 49mm thread, so check your own lens before ordering.
- Type of filter: a circular polarizer helps control reflections on water, glass and foliage, and can deepen the sky. A clear or protective filter guards the lens, while a neutral density (ND) filter lets you use slower shutter speeds in bright light.
- Slim design: a thin filter frame is helpful on wide-angle lenses, where a thick ring can show up in the corners of the image.
Which filter suits which use
For landscapes and travel, a polarizer is often the first one photographers reach for, since it adds contrast and colour without changing the scene. For shooting through shop windows or over water, it can make a clear difference. For video and long exposures, an ND filter is the usual choice. To compare other filter types, browse our full lens filter collection.
Brand we carry here
This page is dedicated to Marumi, a Japanese-rooted filter brand valued by beginners and experienced photographers alike. Our Montreal team can help you match a filter to your lens if you are unsure.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Marumi polarizing filter do?
A polarizing filter reduces reflections and glare from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass, and can make skies and foliage look richer.
How do I know which size of Marumi filter I need?
Check the thread size on the front of your lens or in its manual. The Marumi 49mm Circular Polarizer Filter is for lenses with a 49mm filter thread.
What is the difference between a circular polarizer and an ND filter?
A circular polarizer manages reflections and glare, while an ND filter reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor so you can use longer exposures or wider apertures in bright conditions.
Is a lens filter worth using?
Many photographers keep a filter on the lens for protection and add specialty filters, like a polarizer, when the scene calls for it.