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Hoya 1271 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Lens Filter

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Get Closer to Your Subject with the Hoya 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter The Hoya 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter allows you to capture stunning close-up shots without the need for a dedicated macro lens. This high-quality filter reduces the minimum focusing distance of your lens, enabling you to get cl...

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Overview

Get Closer to Your Subject with the Hoya 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter

The Hoya 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter allows you to capture stunning close-up shots without the need for a dedicated macro lens. This high-quality filter reduces the minimum focusing distance of your lens, enabling you to get closer to your subject and reveal intricate details.

Featuring Hoya's Multi-Coating (HMC), this filter minimizes reflections, reduces flare and ghosting, and maximizes light transmission for sharp, contrast-rich images. Perfect for photographing flowers, insects, and small objects, this close-up filter is a valuable addition to any photographer's toolkit.

Specifications:

  • Filter Size: 77mm
  • Diopter: +2
  • Coating: Hoya Multi-Coating (HMC)
  • Features:
    • Reduces minimum focusing distance
    • Minimizes reflections
    • Reduces flare and ghosting
    • Increases light transmission

Key Features

Supplementary lens, screws into the filter thread of your lens

Great for Close-Up (Macro) photography

HMC filters minimise reflection to increase light transmission and reduce flare and ghosting

Over 97% light transmission for sharp contrast and well balanced colour

Hoya 77mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter

Specifications

Brand
Hoya
Model
1271
Filter Diameter
77mm
Filter Type
Close-Up / Macro
Diopter Strength
+2
Coating
HMC (Hoya Multi-Coated)
Light Transmission
Over 97%
Function
Minimizes reflection, reduces flare and ghosting

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This supplementary lens screws directly into the filter thread of your existing camera lens, making it easy to attach and remove.
  • It is specifically designed for close-up (macro) photography, allowing users to capture detailed shots of small subjects.
  • HMC filters are engineered to minimize reflection, which helps to increase light transmission through the lens.
  • The HMC coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting, resulting in cleaner images with fewer unwanted artifacts.
  • Achieves over 97% light transmission, contributing to sharp contrast and well-balanced color reproduction in your photographs.

👎 Cons

  • As a close-up filter, it is primarily suited for macro photography and may not be useful for general landscape or portrait shooting.
  • This filter is specified for 77mm lens threads, meaning it will not fit lenses with different filter diameters without an adapter ring.
  • Being a +2 diopter filter, its magnification strength is fixed and may not offer the same versatility as variable close-up lenses or dedicated macro lenses.
  • The description does not specify the material composition, which could be a factor for users concerned about durability or weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filter is designed for close-up (macro) photography, allowing you to capture detailed images of small subjects.
The Hoya 1271 filter is a supplementary lens that screws directly into the filter thread of your existing camera lens.
The HMC (Hoya Multi-Coated) coating minimizes reflection to increase light transmission and effectively reduces flare and ghosting in your images.
This Hoya filter boasts over 97% light transmission, which helps in achieving sharp contrast and well-balanced colors.
This specific filter is designed for lenses with a 77mm filter thread; it will not fit lenses with different diameters.

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