Hoya HMC Haze UV(C) - Filter - UV - 46 mm

by Hoya

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00009R96B
• Item model number: 0620
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #36 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters > Skylight & UV Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2007

Product Description

Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A muliti-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made in Japan vs. Made in Philippines, May 13, 2011

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J. Chen (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoya HMC Haze UV(C) - Filter - UV - 46 mm (Electronics)

I ordered two of these, one for a Panasonic Lumix 14mm 2.5 and another for a Panasonic Lumix 20mm 1.7, both 46mm. When I received them, one turned out to be Made in Japan, the other Made in Philippines. I noticed a couple minor differences:

1. Cosmetic - The Japan filter has a glossier black paint finish, while the Philippines filter is more of a matte black metal finish.
2. Optic - I held up the filters at an angle to see the reflections from a fluorescent light bulb. The reflection from the Philippines glass is a much darker green than the Japan glass, which is a much lighter green tint. Not sure if this means there's more UV coating, but I haven't noticed any image quality differences.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good camera needs a good filter, September 21, 2010

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C. BLANCHARD "Desert Book Reader" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoya HMC Haze UV(C) - Filter - UV - 46 mm (Electronics)

Hoya makes very good filters. A UV filter is usually used to cover and protect the lens from the elements. If you have a good camera with an expensive lens, it doesn't make sense to put a cheap filter on it. You'll get annoying reflections and flare from inadequate coating and generally will be disappointed. Spring for a good Hoya filter you won't be sorry. I highly recommend this filter.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, December 15, 2010

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N. Brownwood - See all my reviews
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I initially bought this for added protection for my Panasonic TM 700 camcorder lens. But it does have a noticeable affect on the picture quality. It's great! And good price.