Hoya72 mm Fusion Antistatic Protector Filter

The debate goes on and on about whether or not to put a protective filter on your lenses. I live in the SW USA and there is almost always some dust in the air even with only a mild breeze. So I do put protective filters on all my expensive lenses. This Hoya filter went on my new Nikkor lens for my Nikon Z50. It is thin and you can easily see it is multicoated. In addition it is sold as having antistatic coating so it should shed dust better than filters without the coating. I did test photographs before and after putting this filter on my lens. I am particular and I can say that I could see no difference in the image quality with the filter in place. I have mostly Hoya and B+W filters as they seem to be as good as you need across all the sizes. I can recommend this Hoya filter without reservation.

I've used Hoya filters since the 1970s and they've always been fine. For those who don't know, Hoya is Tokina, aka THK (Tokina/Hoya/Kenko) world's largest manufacturer of optical filters. They also make lots of optical glass and do tons of private label. Most camera brand filters and many "screw on" lens attachments are made by Tokina as well, so Nikon and Canon can focus on making lenses, not UV filters or close-up attachments. You can spend more for brass mounts, "Schott glass" (which sounds exotic but is just a different brand), but Hoya filters work just fine.That said, Hoya has moved production of the simpler filters to the Philippines. This probably ok, but since the filter is going in front of your state of the art lens, I'd reccomend the least expensive Hoya or Kenko that's still made in Japan. And for the relatively small difference in price, I would avoid Chinese filters altogether. To summarize, Hoya, Kenko, B+W, Heliopan are all excellent. Tiffen, and unknown Chinese brands with names like Ultra Super Pro are hit and miss. That's been my experience, and I own all of the above.

Anti-static so I paid a bit more always trust Hoya lenses since I began using 35 mm cameras in 19… we’ll let just say it was a while ago. Seller delivered swiftly. Thanks!

First of all, you don't need a UV filter on digital cameras, as sensors already have their own UV filter. UV filters will also block a bit more light than a clear filter: the Pro1D only lets 97% of light through, whereas this Fusion Antistatic lets 99.8%! So, if you have a smaller sensor and want to maximize the amount of light hitting the sensor, you know what to do: get a CLEAR filter!Then, this is the successor to the Pro1 Digital: it has a much better coating that is much easier to clean. My previous Pro1 was a pain to clean compared to B+W filters. On top of it, it should require less cleaning to begin with, as it's antistatic...Then regarding flaring and ghosting, I can say it only adds 1 sharp ghost near the light source, which is a lot better than my former Pro1 than was more prone to ghosting.In short, it's about time people stop buying the antique Pro1 and finally start looking at a more modern product from Hoya like this one. I'd say it's on par with the more expensive midrange offering from B+W now.

Purchased to be used with Olympus micro 4 third lenses.I usually carry my camera, a OMD-EM5 (1st gen) in my small messenger bag together with my phones, keys, wallet and etc. The camera and lens are never placed in any case or wrap. The lens affixed to the camera will have a filter as I do not carry a cover for the front element. Filter is then protected by a lens hood if there is one made for it. This seem to work really well for me as the OMD is rather small and light and tough.Previously I would use regular UV or simple protection filters.Usually what I end up with is a little lint fluff on the filter or some smudges from my fingers.Thought I would try these Fusion filters and guess what? They work wonders. Filter element are usually very clean from lint/fluff and fingers leave very little smudges on them.And if there are any filth on the filter, they do clean up very easily.Image quality wise? If you are very particular about image quality then no filter is the best way to go. But if you are not too fuss then you will note very slight flaring/ghosting shooting into the sun or at night into a lamp. This is typical of any filters made for non-professional at a non-professional price.Filter ring is also relatively thin which is a bonus.I have fitted these on Olympus 17mm, 25mm, 45mm 14-42mm EZ pancake zoom.Conclusion - A little expensive but highly recommended.

If you pixel peep at 200% there is the slightest degradation in optical quality but this is not noticeable at all in large prints. There is a very slight warming in the colour if viewed side by side with the unfiltered version. They are however excellent protective filters and easy to clean if you have to.

If you pixel peep at 200% there is the slightest degradation in optical quality but this is not noticeable at all in large prints. There is a very slight warming in the colour if viewed side by side with the unfiltered version. They are however excellent protective filters and easy to clean if you have to.

I use Hoya's Fusion protectors on all my lenses. They're unique - brilliantly clear, anti-static to save continually wiping away specks of dust and coated to minimise smudging and fingerprints.Lenses of today's digital cameras don't need UV filters - but they do need protecting. Lenses are costly to repair or replace, so I always invest in the best protectors and I believe Hoya Fusion to be just that!