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Hoya XEV-72UV 72mm EVO SMC UV Filter Slim Frame
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Capture Stunning Images with the Hoya 72mm EVO SMC UV FilterThe Hoya 72mm EVO SMC UV Filter protects your lens while enhancing image quality. Featuring Super Multi-Coating (SMC) and specialized UV glass, this filter minimizes reflections and absorbs UV rays for clearer, sharper images. Its slim f...
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Overview
Capture Stunning Images with the Hoya 72mm EVO SMC UV Filter
The Hoya 72mm EVO SMC UV Filter protects your lens while enhancing image quality. Featuring Super Multi-Coating (SMC) and specialized UV glass, this filter minimizes reflections and absorbs UV rays for clearer, sharper images. Its slim frame ensures compatibility with wide-angle lenses, while its water and stain-resistant coating makes maintenance a breeze.
Key Features:
- Filter Size: 72mm
- Coating: Super Multi-Coated (SMC)
- UV Protection: Absorbs UV rays for clearer images
- Frame: Slim Frame
- Water and Stain Resistant: Yes
Key Features
Super Multi-Coated (SMC)
Water & Stain Resistant and Super Slim Frame
Designed For Digital SLR / HD DSLR
New, Hoya EVO Series Filter For The Latest Digital Photo Technology
Made In Japan, Hoya US Warranty
Specifications
Filter Type
UV
Filter Size
72mm
Coating
Super Multi-Coated (SMC)
Features
Water & Stain Resistant, Super Slim Frame
Series
Hoya EVO Series
Compatibility
Digital SLR / HD DSLR
Manufacturing Origin
Japan
Warranty
Hoya US Warranty
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features Super Multi-Coated (SMC) optics, which reduces reflections and enhances light transmission.
- Designed with water and stain resistance, making it more durable and easier to clean in various shooting conditions.
- Utilizes a super slim frame, which helps to minimize vignetting, particularly on wide-angle lenses.
- Part of the new Hoya EVO Series, indicating it's designed with the latest digital photo technology in mind.
- Manufactured in Japan and comes with a Hoya US Warranty, ensuring quality and support.
👎 Cons
- A 72mm filter size is specific, meaning it will only fit lenses with a matching 72mm filter thread.
- As a UV filter, its primary function is to protect the lens and block UV light, offering no creative effects like polarizing or neutral density filters.
- While "super slim," the frame still adds a physical element to the lens, which some purists might prefer to avoid.
- The benefits of a UV filter might be less noticeable in certain modern digital photography scenarios compared to film photography.
- Specific details on the exact percentage of UV light blocked or further technical specifications of the coating are not provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Hoya XEV-72UV filter?
The primary purpose of this Hoya XEV-72UV filter is to block ultraviolet light from reaching the camera sensor and to provide a protective layer for the front element of your lens.
Will this filter cause vignetting on my wide-angle lens?
The Hoya XEV-72UV features a super slim frame, which is specifically designed to minimize the risk of vignetting, especially when used with wide-angle lenses.
How durable is this Hoya EVO Series filter?
This filter is designed with water and stain resistance, which contributes to its durability and makes it easier to keep clean in various shooting conditions.
What does "Super Multi-Coated (SMC)" mean for this filter?
Super Multi-Coated (SMC) refers to the advanced coatings applied to the filter glass, which help to reduce reflections, ghosting, and flare, leading to clearer images.
Is this filter compatible with both DSLR and mirrorless cameras?
Yes, the Hoya XEV-72UV filter is designed for Digital SLR / HD DSLR cameras, and it is generally compatible with mirrorless cameras that use lenses with a 72mm filter thread.
Where is this Hoya filter manufactured?
This Hoya EVO Series filter is proudly Made In Japan, known for its high-quality optical manufacturing.
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