Tiffen Glimmerglass 1/2 Circular Polarising Filter - 82mm

While you can, the polariser will cut light, making your exposure times longer, and the Glimmerglass effect may cause unwanted blooming around street lights.

Yes, but you may find it difficult to rotate the filter for the polarising effect while the hood is attached.

Generally, no, but the light loss of the polariser can trick some cameras into slower focus hunting in poor lighting.

Yes, but be mindful of the added thickness, which may increase the risk of vignetting on wider focal lengths.

Rotate the outer ring while looking through the viewfinder or at your monitor until you see the desired reduction in glare or the deepest blue in the sky.

Ensure no other filters are stacked on top of this one and consider using a wider diameter lens or a step-up ring if using on a smaller lens.

The circular polariser reduces incoming light, which can affect dark-scene AF; manually lock focus or increase ISO settings to compensate.

Avoid using extremely wide-angle lenses (e.g., 14mm or wider) as the polariser may cause uneven saturation across the sky.