Hoya 58mm Introductory Filter Kit - Ultraviolet (UV), Circular Polarizer, Warming Filter (Intensifier) and Nylon Pouch

by Hoya

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• ASIN: B000W3MPTO
• Item model number: Y4KIT1058
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The Hoya 58mm Introductory Filter Kit is a general purpose starter kit. Ultraviolet (UV) Filter Hoya Haze (UV) Filters are wise investments. They help protect your valuable investment from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs. Circular Polarizing Filter Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Warming Filter (Intensifier) The Hoya Warming filter controls the bluish coloration that affects daylight film. They can also remove excessive blue from the effects of electronic flash. Reduces blue to green color and makes the color of human skin look more sun-tanned. Combination with Pro 1UV filter is recommended for outdoor shooting. Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras). UV Filters ? If desired they can be left on the lens at all times for protection ? Haze filters provide additional benefits of correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details ? Ultraviolet filters allow you to correct for the UV effect to varying degrees Circular Polarizing Filters ? This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays to remove haze from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance Warming Intensifier ? Works on the blue/green end of spectrum to give subjects a "warmer", healthier, more tanned look.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for us Newbs!, January 8, 2010

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Christina M. Cronin (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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The kit came to me in fine shape. The filters weren't dusty or looked like they had been handled as it appears some of the other reviewers experienced. I did have to do some minor cleaning, however.

The kit includes a nice Hoya nylon/vinyl filter case with four pockets. Also included is the Hoya filters catalog.

I have only been able to play with the filters for a short time and I'm still learning how and when to use them. The filters seem to do what they are supposed to do and I look forward to experimenting with them more.

As a beginning photographer, I would recommend this kit for those like me who want to expand their capabilities. I have also uploaded a few quick pics of the contents - hope they help.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great lenses for the price, December 1, 2009

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Alex Molldrem (MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoya 58mm Introductory Filter Kit - Ultraviolet (UV), Circular Polarizer, Warming Filter (Intensifier) and Nylon Pouch (Accessory)

I use these lenses for the Canon Powershot XS20IS. I have the Warming filter on first, then the UV filter, then I take the Polarizer on and off depending on if I'm indoors and lighting. With the Powershot, I had to get an adaptor (from [...]) to get the filters to attach. All of these filters create a slight vinnetting on the borders, but it disappears by zooming in a bit. Overall, I'm impressed with the filters, especially the polarizer. It's a good quality polarizer for the price. It really cuts down on glare, reflection from windows and shiny surfaces, and makes the image more crisp. All of the lenses were a bit dusty when I got them, so I had to clean them up a bit, which isn't a big deal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the highest quality filters, but great quality for it's price, September 18, 2010

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N. Warwick (Astoria, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoya 58mm Introductory Filter Kit - Ultraviolet (UV), Circular Polarizer, Warming Filter (Intensifier) and Nylon Pouch (Accessory)

I decided to order this package, despite the complaints in the reviews of finger prints on the filters. I held the opinion that a finger print needing cleaning was a minor issue compared to filter quality or malfunction. The filters came in a nice folding pouch that will hold 4 filters in total. Each filter was packaged in a plastic envelope. I found all filters were clean and ready to go. I've used all three filters and particularly like the polarized filter, probably because I have been frustrated by glare lately. I also have used the UV filter quite a bit. I had the oportunity to take some brilliant photos of wild waves in high winds at sunset in Doolin, Ireland. The filter got quite a bit of sea spray, which had to be cleaned, but I was far happier to have protected the actual lens. I don't know why I've waited 10 years to by filters.