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Hoya YSPROT049 49mm Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter

Name: Hoya YSPROT049 49mm Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter
Brand: Hoya
SKU: YSPROT049

Protect Your Lens with the Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filter The Hoya 49 mm Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter offers advanced protection for your camera lens. Featuring a new antistatic coating, this filter repels dust, reduces the need for frequent cleaning, and is water repellent, stain, and scra...

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Overview

Protect Your Lens with the Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filter

The Hoya 49 mm Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter offers advanced protection for your camera lens. Featuring a new antistatic coating, this filter repels dust, reduces the need for frequent cleaning, and is water repellent, stain, and scratch resistant. Made with high-quality optical glass and a 9-layer Super Multi-coating, the Fusion filter ensures high light transmission and minimal impact on image quality.

Specifications:

Brand: Hoya
Model: YSPROT049
Type: Protector Filter
Diameter: 49 mm
Coating: Antistatic, Water Repellent, Stain Resistant, Scratch Resistant
Glass: High Performance Optical Glass
Multi-Coating: 9-layer Super Multi-coating
Frame: Lightweight, low-profile aluminum

Key Features

NEW Antistatic coating repels dust

Scratch resistant - Hardened coating protects against everyday wear

Stain resistant - Protects against exposure to ink, markers etc.

Water repellent - Water beads up and wipes away easily

Fingerprints and smudges wipe away cleanly

Specifications

Filter Type

Protector (Antistatic)

Filter Diameter

49mm

Coatings

Antistatic, Hardened

Special Features

Scratch resistant, Stain resistant, Water repellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main benefit of the Antistatic coating on this Hoya protector filter?

The NEW Antistatic coating on this Hoya filter actively repels dust, helping to keep your lens element cleaner for longer.

Does this filter provide protection against scratches?

Yes, it features a hardened coating that makes it scratch resistant, guarding your lens against everyday wear.

How does this filter handle liquids and smudges?

The filter is water repellent, causing water to bead up for easy wiping, and it's stain resistant, so fingerprints and smudges wipe away cleanly.

What size lens is this Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter designed for?

This specific filter has a 49mm diameter, making it suitable for lenses with a matching 49mm filter thread.

Can this filter protect against accidental marks from pens or markers?

Yes, it is designed to be stain resistant, offering protection against exposure to substances like ink and markers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Features a NEW Antistatic coating that actively repels dust, helping to keep your lens clean.
Equipped with a hardened coating that provides scratch resistance, protecting against everyday wear and tear.
Designed to be stain resistant, offering protection against exposure to ink, markers, and other potential smudges.
Incorporates a water-repellent surface, causing water to bead up and facilitating easy wiping away of moisture.
Ensures that fingerprints and smudges wipe away cleanly, simplifying maintenance and preserving image quality.

👎 Cons

This protector filter is specifically sized for 49mm lenses, limiting its compatibility to that particular diameter.
While it offers protection, it does not contribute to photographic effects like polarization or color correction.
The "hardened coating" and "scratch resistant" description is general and does not specify precise hardness ratings or standards.
No details are provided about the frame material or its profile, which can be important for vignetting concerns on wide-angle lenses.
As a protective filter, it adds an extra glass element to the lens system, which, despite advanced coatings, could theoretically introduce minimal optical aberrations.