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Hoya UV HMC 52
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
I've bought a few of these in various sizes (although none from Amazon - nothing against Amazon, their price is keen, I just happened to buy them somewhere else).
The main reason I get UV filters is as lens protectors. The main reason I buy these Hoya HMC ones is that they introduce relatively little glare and distortion. I haven't been tempted by the more expensive "pro" ones, although they're lower-profile, which can't be bad (but they're quite a lot pricier).
Despite the assurances of certain reviewers, and many high-street retailers, these genuinely are very much better than the usual kind of cheap filters which retailers often try to tell you are "the same". In particular, the amount of light reflected by the Hoya HMC coating is negligible compared with a typical store's-own-brand. (There might be exceptions, but I've yet to see one.) To compare quickly in a shop, hold each flat in front of you and tilt it around looking for reflections of lights etc. An effect like a mirror isn't good. With these Hoya HMC ones, you'll see only dim green images of bright lights.
These are by no means the only decent filter on the market, but they're much better than most, by an obvious margin. They're really not that expensive when you consider that they're likely to be influencing every shot you take with a lens you probably paid a small fortune for. Optically, the best filter is none at all, but lenses are rather expensive to replace.
The main reason I get UV filters is as lens protectors. The main reason I buy these Hoya HMC ones is that they introduce relatively little glare and distortion. I haven't been tempted by the more expensive "pro" ones, although they're lower-profile, which can't be bad (but they're quite a lot pricier).
Despite the assurances of certain reviewers, and many high-street retailers, these genuinely are very much better than the usual kind of cheap filters which retailers often try to tell you are "the same". In particular, the amount of light reflected by the Hoya HMC coating is negligible compared with a typical store's-own-brand. (There might be exceptions, but I've yet to see one.) To compare quickly in a shop, hold each flat in front of you and tilt it around looking for reflections of lights etc. An effect like a mirror isn't good. With these Hoya HMC ones, you'll see only dim green images of bright lights.
These are by no means the only decent filter on the market, but they're much better than most, by an obvious margin. They're really not that expensive when you consider that they're likely to be influencing every shot you take with a lens you probably paid a small fortune for. Optically, the best filter is none at all, but lenses are rather expensive to replace.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This Hoya filter absorbs ultraviolet rays without effecting visible light balance. UV light causes hazing and a blue hue in outdoor photographs. The filter can also be used as a permanent lens protector for the outer part of the lens . It fits very well .
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I'm no professional photographer but -
The quality of this filter seems great for the price, I did not see any difference in image quality or any colouring of the pictures. I even did a test of the same shot (on a tripod) with and without the filter and they were (for all I could tell visually) exactly the same. For a beginner to photography I would recommend this highly, save the money of a higher filter and but some other gear with it to get you started!
The screw fitting could be a bit higher quality, it feels a bit rough screwing it in, but it works and has been on and off several times with no problem.
The quality of this filter seems great for the price, I did not see any difference in image quality or any colouring of the pictures. I even did a test of the same shot (on a tripod) with and without the filter and they were (for all I could tell visually) exactly the same. For a beginner to photography I would recommend this highly, save the money of a higher filter and but some other gear with it to get you started!
The screw fitting could be a bit higher quality, it feels a bit rough screwing it in, but it works and has been on and off several times with no problem.
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Terrymac
It arrived within a few days well packed in a plastic container to protect in transit ,fitted and working as it should good value for money,will be ordering more for other lenses I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by terrymac
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Published 2 months ago by Highwayman
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After purchasing a non colour filter from Nikon UK at 20 pounds thought I would look around for a cheaper option as I only wanted lens protection for my new 55-200vr lens, anyway... Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. Lucas
Hoya 52 mm thread UV filters
This is an excellent product - does not cause any issues with camera metering etc. and on top of that the price was really low.
Published 3 months ago by Dave
A GOOD BUY
Filter seems to perform well and screws on smoothly and securely,lens cap doesn't clip on quite as securely as without it but I had the same experience with my Canon 5D Hoya filter... Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Yexley
Why pay more?
I have been using Hoya filters for years and they have never let me down. There are a lot of gimmicks out there with digital coating, nano coating and oscillating coating but all... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Canonicus
Great service
Great for protecting expensive lenses and easier to clean than a curved lense. Not had very good weather as of recent to check how it cuts through the hazy effect from the sea and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wallyboyblue
Perfect as a lens protector
A purist might say that an unnecessary piece of glass in front of your lens can reduce the quality of the image. Read more
Published 4 months ago by YLW
good
the filter arrived on time and in good conditions. it fits my lense perfectly and i'm very happy with it.
Published 6 months ago by aon
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