52mm HMC UV(c) Haze Camera Lens Filter Multi-Coated Tempered Glass | UV(c) Haze Cutting, Over 97% Light Transmission, Slim Aluminum C Frame, Shields Lens From Dust, Moisture and Scratches

Very practical glass filter for camera lens to protect actual lens. scratch resistant, image clarity, value for money, easy to install. Cleaning is easy. Excellent vignetting.

This filter is a solid piece of gear to keep on a lens. The glass is clear and multicoated, so it doesn’t affect image quality—no noticeable loss of sharpness or color. It’s great for cutting haze outdoors, but mostly I use it as protection, keeping dust, fingerprints, and scratches off the lens itself. The 72mm threading fit perfectly and screwed on smoothly without sticking. It’s slim enough that it doesn’t cause vignetting, even on wide-angle shots. The coating also makes it easier to clean compared to cheaper filters that smudge easily. A reliable, well-made filter that does its job without compromise—both as protection and for image clarity.

Must admit to having been a fan of Hoya's line of HMC multi-coated filters for decades. This happened when I first saw a demonstration of these solid glass filters with their multi-coated surfaces that has been applied to both sides of the glass element many years ago, and never have I been let down by their products over the years. Their claim of over 97% light transmission has been tested and proven many times over the years, and with a good lens, is how a UV filter like this offers additional contrast and true color fidelity. This Hoya 40.5mm UV HMC Lens Filter is the perfect one for my Nikon P7700 Digital Camera with its Nikkor ED Glass Lens 7.1x optical zoom lens. A camera lens is only as good as its weakest link, which is often the filter itself, and this multi-coated filter is the perfect match for the excellent optical qualities of this lens. The 40.5mm filter size isn't the most common to be found today, but luckily due to a resurgence of smaller, more compact digital cameras for enthusiasts and pros, the offerings are growing. This filter has a pure matte black metal frame that helps to cut down on additional extraneous light reflections, and is slightly ridged at the front end to aid in removal when needed. Its thin-frame design is excellent for those times when you might want to use a lens shade or 'stack' a circular polarizer on front. It goes without saying that it's also a good lens protector, and that can be quite important if you've ever lost a lens cap in the field. The filter comes packaged in a hinged plastic case with a foam plastic insert to keep the filter surface from being rubbed in transit. For the Nikon purist, there's also the Nikon 40.5mm Screw-on NC Filter which is available here, and it will certainly protect the front lens element of the P7700 along with those Nikon 1 Digital Camera lenses that have a 40.5mm filter thread. Either the Nikon or the Hoya HMC filter won't affect the color hues (visible light spectrum), and the multi-colored glass of these filters is designed to reduce flare as well. As a long-time user of both the Hoya and Nikon filters, this user can attest to that with thousands of images from over the years. Weighing all of its qualities, the Hoya 40.5mm UV HMC Lens Filter was the perfect choice for the new Nikon P7700, and with its fast f/2.0 aperture, it's not just good for protection, but also offers excellent speed, optical performance, and dollar performance for the investment. This one is a 5-star product, and highly recommended. 11/10/2012

These basic Hoya HMC Slims are the filters to buy if you want good optical performance, don't need to clean your filter very often, and have a limited budget. Unlike most of the Chinese no-name filters, Hoya's quality Japanese glass and coating does a good job at helping the filter disappear optically with a minimum of added flare or other artifacts. The slim ring helps prevent vignetting with wide angle lenses while still accepting a standard lens cap (some "stepped" slim filters have a different diameter outer ring). It's also well machined and doesn't feel like it's going to destroy the plastic threads on the front of your lens like some of the Chinese filters do. The downside to these filters is the coating isn't especially durable, easy to clean, and doesn't repel anything. If those things are important, I'd suggest the B+W "Nano" filters but they're roughly 3 times the price. Hoya also has more expensive options with more durable coatings.

Quality lens and not outrageously priced

Hoya has been around for years, so I wanted a UV filter for a new lens, took some shots and it did its job but only a pro will notice, where Ilive there are no true camera shops, so I have to do mail order, works well and fit perfect

Uso el filtro para un 24-70 F2,8 y la calidad de imagen es muy buena. Lo pongo para proteger el objetivo y poder ir sin la tapa puesta todo el día. El marco es bastante delgado.Siempre uso los Hoya HMC ;porque tienen una relación calidad precio inmejorable, nada que envidiar a un B+W.

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Original product and good price. Super fast delivery and packed well.keep it up.

Entrega: Chegou na data informada. Veio em caixa + plástico bolha, muito bem embalado. Produto/Filtro: Veio corretamente, conforme está no anúncio.

Ótimo produto. Entrega super rápida.