Gadget Bag: Anatomy Of The Polarizer

What makes one polarizer different from another?

Jon Sienkiewicz

Published April 24, 2012

Why do some 52mm polarizing filters cost nearly $200 and others less than $20? Maybe a better question is: Why do some photographers spend $200 for a polarizer when there are alternatives available for a fraction of that price?

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