Hoya NXT HMC UV 82mm Multi-Coated Filter

The Hoya NXT HMC UV 82mm filter is designed to serve two roles simultaneously — absorbing ultraviolet light that can cause haze in outdoor photography, and acting as a permanent protective barrier for your lens's front element. The filter is built from high-transparency optical glass, which preserves the sharpness and color fidelity your lens was designed to deliver. Its defining feature is the 3-layer HMC (Hoya Multi-Coating) applied to the glass surfaces, which significantly reduces reflections, flare, and ghosting that can degrade images, particularly when shooting into or near light sources.

The low-profile aluminum frame is an important detail for 82mm users, as lenses with this thread size are often wide-angle or professional-grade zooms where a thick filter ring could intrude into the frame and cause vignetting. Hoya's slim design keeps the frame out of the image while remaining sturdy enough for regular use. As a UV and protective filter in Hoya's NXT line, it sits in the sweet spot between basic economy filters and premium HD-coated options — delivering genuinely useful multi-coating performance and reliable glass quality at a more accessible price point. For photographers who want to keep a protective filter mounted without worrying about optical compromise, the NXT HMC UV is a well-regarded choice.