Hoya
Hoya A52UV 52mm UV Camera Lens Filter
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Protect Your Lens with the Hoya UV Filter The Hoya A52UV Filter is designed to protect your camera lens from ultraviolet rays and physical damage. This multi-coated filter is suitable for both color and black & white film, enhancing image clarity and contrast. Intended for: Camera / co...
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Overview
Protect Your Lens with the Hoya UV Filter
The Hoya A52UV Filter is designed to protect your camera lens from ultraviolet rays and physical damage. This multi-coated filter is suitable for both color and black & white film, enhancing image clarity and contrast.
- Intended for: Camera / colour film, black & white film
- Filter Effects: UV
- Coating: Multi-coated
Key Features
Product Type:Filter
Filter Diameter:52 mm
Form Factor:Round
Specifications
Brand
Hoya
Product Type
Filter
Filter Diameter
52 mm
Form Factor
Round
Function
UV protection
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Provides essential protection for your camera lens against dust, scratches, and accidental impacts
- Effectively reduces ultraviolet (UV) haze, resulting in clearer, sharper images with improved contrast
- Features a 52mm filter diameter, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of lenses of that specific size
- Made by Hoya, a reputable brand known for quality optical glass and photography accessories
- The round form factor allows for easy attachment and removal from compatible camera lenses
- A valuable and cost-effective accessory for everyday lens protection and image enhancement
👎 Cons
- Only compatible with lenses that have a 52mm filter thread diameter, limiting universal application
- Does not offer additional creative effects such as polarization, neutral density, or color correction
- Adding any filter can potentially introduce slight optical artifacts, though UV filters are generally minimal
- Requires regular cleaning to prevent dust or smudges on the filter itself from affecting image quality
- While protective, it may not withstand severe impacts, and the filter itself could crack or scratch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Hoya A52UV filter?
The primary purpose of the Hoya A52UV filter is to protect your camera lens from dust and scratches, and to reduce UV haze for clearer images.
What is the diameter of this lens filter?
This Hoya filter has a diameter of 52mm, designed for lenses with a 52mm filter thread.
What shape is this filter?
The Hoya A52UV filter has a round form factor.
Does this filter provide any creative effects, like polarizing?
No, this is a UV filter, primarily for lens protection and reducing haze; it does not provide creative effects like polarization or neutral density.
How do I know if this filter will fit my camera lens?
You need to check your camera lens for its filter thread size, which is usually printed on the front of the lens or inside the lens cap; if it's 52mm, this filter will fit.
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