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Hoya YSUV040 Fusion Antistatic UV Filter 40.5mm
Hoya YSUV040 Fusion Antistatic UV Filter 40.5mm
Hoya YSUV040 Fusion Antistatic UV Filter 40.5mm
Hoya YSUV040 Fusion Antistatic UV Filter 40.5mm
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Hoya YSUV040 Fusion Antistatic UV Filter 40.5mm

★★★★★4.7 (305 reviews)

Keep your glass shooting-clean in any condition — the Fusion Antistatic's dust-repelling coating does the work before you reach for the cloth.

$21.90*
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Overview

The Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV Filter in 40.5mm is designed for photographers who want serious lens protection without the optical compromises that budget filters introduce. The defining feature is the antistatic coating — a layer that neutralizes the electrostatic charge on the filter's surface, actively repelling airborne dust rather than just passively resisting smears. For studio photographers working around fabric backdrops or location shooters in dry, dusty environments, the practical benefit is immediate: the filter simply stays cleaner, reducing the number of times you're stopping mid-shoot to address a dust spot that has found its way onto the front element.

Optically, Hoya's 18-layer super multi-coating keeps transmission high and ghost reflections minimal — important when you're shooting scenes with strong backlight or specular highlights, where a lesser filter would rob contrast and introduce unwanted flare. The low-profile aluminum frame is precision-machined in Japan to sit flush and thread cleanly, and the combined hardened, water-repellent, and stain-resistant coating layers make this filter genuinely resilient to the indignities of working conditions: rain, fingerprints, marker dust, and the general entropy of a camera bag. For a 40.5mm lens that travels often, the Fusion Antistatic justifies its cost through reduced maintenance and preserved optical quality over the long haul.

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

Brand
Hoya
Model
YSUV040
Filter Type
UV
Filter Size
40.5mm
Coating
Antistatic, 18-Layer Super Multi-Coating
Frame Material
Low-profile aluminum
Material
Professional-grade optical glass
Origin
Made in Japan

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The antistatic layer keeps dust from resettling immediately after cleaning, a genuine advantage when shooting in studios with flying lint or outdoors on dry, windy days.
  • Water-repellent coating means a quick shake or single wipe clears most moisture without leaving streaks — confidence-building during event shoots in unpredictable weather.
  • 18-layer super multi-coating minimizes reflections and flare that cheaper UV filters introduce, preserving contrast on backlit subjects.
  • Low-profile aluminum frame sits tight to the lens, avoiding vignetting on wide-angle settings and keeping the filter nearly invisible in the system.
  • Stain-resistant surface shrugs off fingerprint oils, making it forgiving of accidental contact during fast lens changes.

👎 Cons

  • At 40.5mm, this is a smaller filter size suited to compact and mirrorless lenses — photographers with larger glass will need different filter diameters and won't benefit from this specific product.
  • The premium multi-coating commands a price meaningfully above basic UV filters; shooters who rarely clean their filters may not notice enough difference to justify the cost.
  • Like all front-element filters, even a high-quality UV filter adds one more glass element to the optical path, which purists on certain lenses may prefer to avoid.
  • The slim frame, while great for vignetting, can be slightly harder to grip and thread in cold weather with gloves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, noticeably. The electrostatic charge that normally attracts airborne dust particles to optical glass is neutralized by the Fusion's antistatic layer, so the filter surface stays cleaner between wipes — particularly useful in dusty outdoor environments or studio settings with fabric and foam scatter.
Hoya's Fusion coating is designed for high transmission with minimal color cast. At 40.5mm on a compact or mirrorless lens, you're unlikely to see measurable contrast degradation or color shift under normal shooting conditions. Hoya rates the coating for high-transmission clarity.
The low-profile aluminum frame reduces the risk of vignetting and is designed to accommodate lens hoods, though compatibility depends on the specific hood design. Slim-profile hoods typically thread on without issue; deep tulip hoods may vary.
The hardened coating resists everyday contact scratches better than uncoated glass, but it's not impervious to abrasive materials. Storing the filter in the included case rather than loose in a bag will maintain the coating's integrity over time.
The hydrophobic layer causes water to bead and roll off with a light wipe, which is practical in light rain or spray. For sustained heavy rain, a lens cloth is still recommended — the coating reduces cleaning frequency, it doesn't eliminate it.

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