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Hoya HMC UV(C) Slim Filter (49mm)
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Hoya HMC UV(C) Slim Filter (49mm)
£69.00
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| Product code | CA47962 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 0024066051332 |
| Weight | 0000000000001 |
| Brand | Hoya |
20 reviews for Hoya HMC UV(C) Slim Filter (49mm)
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Dorota Duda-Siwinska –
It’s a question which seems to provoke plenty of aggravated debate on discussion forums : should you use a filter to protect a lens ?Those who say no argue that an extra layer of glass inevitably degrades the image, which is true.Those who say yes claim that the degradation is minor and unnoticeable in practice, which is also true IF the filter is well made.My opinion is that I’d rather have some tiny loss of image quality in return for the protection afforded by having a filter which helps the front element of a £400 lens stay safe, dust free and defended from any fumbled lens change fingerprints: in the field, I can quickly wipe the filter clean with my t-shirt (or whatever) if it gets mucky without worrying about scratching the lens and if I do manage to damage the filter, it’s only £15 to replace. I only put a lens cap on my camera when it (or the swapped out lens) goes back in the bag , when the camera is to hand it is switched on and ready for instant use.Every lens I own has a protective filter on it, some are Nikon filters , but mostly Hoya, as I find these a good balance between quality and price, I’d not trust a very cheap filter to be as optically sound or quality controlled. This filter is exactly what I’ve come to expect from the company, simple, well made, accurate thread for both attaching to the lens and attaching further filters/hoods on the front if needed.
Maria de Jesus Oropesa –
I use my camera outdoors a lot. Protective filters block UV light – but more importantly it is easier to clean a filter than an expensive and delicate lens! This is an item one can pay from just a pound or 2 for generic Chinese ones to over £30 for German brands – how come?Well – you have to look at competing claims for ultra pure optical glass, and then there is the type and number of layers of anti-reflective coating. Furthermore the great cost differentials make “fake” or “replica” products attractive to some sellers as well.Recent head-to-head trials have shown that the Hoya filters are amongst the best. Make sure that you can check for the coating – there are several good on line videos to teach you this. I have always been lucky with them – for me they have been optically OK and durable. Also, the thread needs to be well made so that they do not get stuck onto the front of your lenses. My recent ClickElectronics buy was no exception – it was a good Hoya product, well packaged and delivered quickly and my with/without photos show no loss of image quality.
Aritze arce –
I’ve been buying Hoya filters for my lenses since 1999 and never been let down. I use the filters to protect my lens rather than filter out UV rays. Hoya’s filter is excellent value compared with some of the other brands. I thought about spending twice as much on
H. Watts –
Im a professional photographer and my lenses have a hard life. Its so easy to scratch/dent etc good glass at weddings/events and will cost a lot more than this filter to repair.Is there a difference in quality? Probably.Will the bride, subject or even photographer working outside a studio notice?No.Protect your lenses and your wallet.
Littlelegs –
Ive owned more than a handful of these Hoya UV filters for my DSLR lenses – to act primarily as a £15 scratch protector for the £500 lens…This latest purchase was to replace a shattered one – which to this day I dont know what happened, but Im glad it was the Hoya filter and not the lens that took the hit.Never noticed any degradation to image quality with these, and yes they do include another female thread for you to stack more filters on top.
Corrine –
Another high quality filter from Hoya. Recommended
Logan –
Top quality product, essential to block UV, improve colorimetry and protect your valuable lens.
Trittydi –
Its Hoya, so its certain to be of excellent quality and it comes in a very smart storage case. I’ve used Hoya filters for many years, they are the best.Great thing about a UV filter is that if there is no UV it will do nothing – if there is UV it will reduce the blueness of the image. UV is always higher near the sea and at high altitudes, so this filter is essential for taking photographs on the beach, near lakes or in the mountains. It will reduce the blueness and make the colorimetry more natural.And, equally important, it provides cheap, permanent protection for your valuable lens. Just leave it screwed on at all times and your expensive lens will be protected from the damaging acid in fingerprints as well as scratches and dirt.For these reasons I have always kept a UV filter on every lens on all my cameras.
andju –
Fit smoothly onto my Nikon lenses! I mainly use them to protect the front of my lenses, lens hoods provide protection too, but filters are small and simple that fts my needs. I don’t see any difference in image quality when using it so it’s a great little piece of equipemnt. I did read online that they can stain quite easily and I forgot about this and accidently put my finger on the filter glass, not there’s a little fingerprint that’s really hard to clean off unless I thoroughly clean it properly, this is just a warning: try to avoid touching the glass with anything!
A. W. Asparassa –
Bought a couple of these to help protect my valuable lenses. They are well made and dont show any noticeable image degradation. My images are 46mp and when zoomed in tend to show any glass imperfections, but none show for these filters.