Hoya UV Filter 62mm HD3 Nano Multi-Coated

The Hoya 62mm HD3 UV Filter represents the top tier of Hoya's protective filter lineup, built around a patented 32-layer nano multi-coating technology that delivers over 99.7% light transmission. This near-perfect transparency means virtually no impact on exposure, color accuracy, or contrast — a critical consideration for photographers shooting with modern high-resolution sensors. In fact, the HD3 has been specifically re-certified for compatibility with 100MP+ camera sensors, ensuring that it does not introduce softness or resolution loss at any point across the image frame. The UV absorption properties reduce the bluish cast and haze that ultraviolet light can produce in daylight conditions, resulting in cleaner, more natural images straight from the camera.

Durability is where the HD3 truly distinguishes itself from standard UV filters. The chemically hardened optical glass is rated at 800% harder than traditional filter glass, providing exceptional resistance to scratches from everyday handling, lens cap contact, and incidental abrasion. The nano coating also enhances water repellency, causing rain, spray, and condensation to bead up on the surface rather than spreading into smears, which makes field cleaning significantly easier. The thin, lightweight aluminum-alloy filter ring is designed to minimize vignetting, particularly on wide-angle lenses, while still providing a secure threading. Included with a plastic storage case, the Hoya HD3 is engineered for photographers who want uncompromising lens protection without any optical trade-off.