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Hoya YHDGPOLC055 HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter 55mm

Name: Hoya YHDGPOLC055 HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter 55mm
Brand: Hoya
SKU: YHDGPOLC055

Elevate Your Images with Superior Polarization The Hoya HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter is designed to enhance your photography by reducing reflections and glare, intensifying colors, and increasing contrast. Crafted with premium materials and advanced coating technology, this filter is an es...

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Overview

Elevate Your Images with Superior Polarization

The Hoya HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter is designed to enhance your photography by reducing reflections and glare, intensifying colors, and increasing contrast. Crafted with premium materials and advanced coating technology, this filter is an essential tool for landscape, nature, and outdoor photographers.

Innovative Polarizing Film: Features a 25% lighter polarizing film that minimizes light loss.
Wide-Angle Compatibility: Ultra-thin filter frame with front thread ensures compatibility with wide-angle lenses.
High-Quality Multi-Layer Coating: Eight layers of coating effectively prevent reflections, boasting a 99.35% transmission rate.
Durable Tempered Glass: Tempered glass provides quad break resistance for added durability.
Protected Storage: Includes a UV-protected filter box for safe and secure storage.

Key Features

Innovative, 25% lighter polarising filter film to less light loss

Wide angle Compatible thanks to ultra thin filter frame (with front thread)

High quality, 8 x Multi-Layer Coating effectively prevents Reflections (transmission rate 99,35%)

Tempered glass with Quad break resistance

Hoya HD Gold POL circular filter 55 mm, UV protected filter box

Specifications

Filter Type

Circular Polarizing Filter

Filter Diameter

55mm

Polarizing Film Weight

25% lighter

Filter Frame

Ultra thin (with front thread)

Coating

8x Multi-Layer Coating

Transmission Rate

99.35%

Glass Type

Tempered glass

Break Resistance

Quad

Included Accessory

UV protected filter box

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hoya HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter suitable for all camera lenses?

No, this filter is specifically 55mm in diameter, meaning it is only compatible with camera lenses that have a 55mm front filter thread.

What is the primary benefit of a circular polarizing filter like this one?

A circular polarizing filter primarily helps to reduce reflections from non-metallic surfaces and enhances color saturation and contrast in photographs, especially skies.

Does this filter affect the light entering the lens?

While designed to minimize light loss with its 25% lighter film and 99.35% transmission rate, all polarizing filters inherently reduce some amount of light entering the lens.

How durable is the tempered glass of this Hoya filter?

The filter is made with tempered glass that offers "Quad break resistance," indicating a high level of durability against impact.

Can this filter be used with wide-angle lenses without causing vignetting?

Yes, its ultra-thin filter frame is designed to be wide-angle compatible, helping to prevent vignetting when used with wider focal length lenses.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

This Hoya HD Gold Circular Polarizing Filter features an innovative 25% lighter polarizing film, leading to less light loss compared to other filters.
Its ultra-thin filter frame ensures wide-angle lens compatibility, preventing vignetting issues on broader focal lengths.
The filter boasts a high-quality, 8x Multi-Layer Coating, which effectively prevents reflections and ensures a high transmission rate of 99.35%.
Constructed with tempered glass, this filter offers quad break resistance, enhancing its durability against accidental impacts.
It comes with a UV protected filter box, providing safe storage and protection when the filter is not in use.

👎 Cons

This specific filter is 55mm in diameter, meaning it is only compatible with lenses that have a 55mm front thread.
The benefits of the 25% lighter polarizing film might be marginal for casual photographers under typical lighting conditions.
While offering quad break resistance, it is still glass and not entirely impervious to damage from severe impacts.
The filter's multi-layer coating requires careful handling and cleaning to maintain its optical performance.
The primary function is polarization and reflection reduction, so it does not offer other filter benefits like neutral density or UV protection.