Customer Reviews

Hoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter

5 star:		(60)
4 star:		(18)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This item turned out to be the right quality and the right price for me (I bought two of them for two lenses). Research convinced me to buy a lens filter that had multi coating on it to go with the lenses that are multi coated. These had good reviews and a reasonable price, so I gave them a try. They showed up in good shape, went on easily, and are now doing exactly what they should be doing... protecting my camera without me noticing the difference.

I hope I read other reviews about multicoated UV filter much early. I use a normal ... UV Haze filter on my kit lens since the first day, 2 years ago! I can take some sharp pictures, but always feel a masking over the picture and have to use software to touch up. To attack glare I even bought a flower shaped hood. With this Hoya HMC zipped on, I can tell it's more clear through now. Adorama standard shipping is lightning fast. From placing order to getting the filters only took 4 days, including a weekend.

The Hoya Multi-coated filter does not get in the way of excellent photograhps. Cannot detect any reflections or extraneous light from the glass, I cannot detect any difference in image quality in photographs taken with and without the filter. I consider it to be a high quality filter at least for the photo enthusiast.

this filter received the highest rating of all UV filters at [...]- that is the Hoya HMC UV HMC (O) series (see actual test to view images on this lenstip site). There has been some mystery questioning what the difference is from the (O) to the (C). I called Hoya to inquire and get the latest: I just spoke with Glenn in support at Hoya regarding this same issue (O) vs (C). Glenn stated physically the (C) series is a slimmer design than the (O) and that is to reduce vignetting even further and that is the only difference betwen O and C. Technically they will provide the exact same results and are the exact same quality. I had asked what the "O" or Zero represented and also the (C). He stated Japan has never advised him as to what the symbols reflected. I asked is it possible the (O) is for Original and the (C) is for compact? He stated he had never heard that before and probably just a rumour. You can call any time for more info or verification at [...] - I called their [...] phone number.

Well, as a UV filter, this is great. This was the third one I've tried and it is by far the best, with absolutely NO ghosting of bright light sources at all...

I recently purchased a new Canon zoom lens (55-250mm AF/IS). Since the lenses these days have plastic bodies (as well as plastic screw threads for filters and lens caps!), I wanted to protect it from damage by adding a nice metal ring UV filter. Well, while on a night shoot, I dropped the new lens. It was in a cloth bag, but I just knew it was toast. I was pissed and said a few choice words... picked it up, and sure enough, the UV filter was shattered, into a bunch of sharp triangular shards of glass. The lens landed on the edge of the UV filter. After some careful yet forceful twisting, I was able to get the filter off. Once I air canned the fine glass particles from the shattered UV filter off the surface of the zoom lens, I attached it to the camera. To my amazement, the auto focus and image stabilization worked just fine. NO DAMAGE to the lens surface... thanks to the UV filter. And... the plastic threads on the front of the lens were undamaged... thanks to the metal ring on the filter. So... all I can say is a little $20 filter saved my lens! Well worth the price for the added protection - especially for many of the lens offerings these days. Buy it - hopefully, this will never happen to you, but if it does - you'll be glad you had the filter in place!

I trust Hoya brand, but even though this filter says it is multi-coated, one of those coats is not anti-glare. Make sure you have a circular polarizer handy. Otherwise, you may run into glare and flare spots with your photos.

I live in Seattle, so it is difficult to tell when cloudy days receive the gift of sunlight here and there. After a strenuous uphill hike to the top of a spectacular view, being without a polarizer, several amazing pictures had glare and flare spots due to the sun peaking out. Total bummer.

In summary, I don't have much experience with filters (yet), so maybe this is commonly known with UV filters that are not labeled as pro, or it is a known fact in general. I gave this product 4 stars due to the ambiguity of the multi-coated claim; it is definitely not anti-glare. Take it for literal value (UV coated only).

On the bright side (no pun intended), the lens cap for my Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i) fits nicely.

It protects your lens (Believe me, I know) and filters out haze making UV rays. Best of all, it doesn't color or distort your images. Don't get the cheaper stuff, because without the coating, they're more prone to ghosting. The cheaper ones tend to add distortions to your photos as well. Spend a little extra the coated Hoya, it's money well spent.

Let's be honest with ourselves, using filters to protect the investment we've made in our lenses is absolutely essential. As a photography student on a budget, it can be tough finding a great filter that doesn't soften the lens, but at the same time doesn't leave me shelling out $50-$100 for nothing more than a UV filter. I'd used Tiffen filters before, but I found they warped the images I was making when they were on my lenses.

Hoya is a very well-known brand in the photography world. I'd say, when it comes down to filters, it really comes down to Hoya and B+W. The latter's price point is more often significantly higher, but I didn't feel like I was sacrificing anything by going with the Hoya.

This filter arrived perfectly in protective packaging. It was easily applied to my Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens. It stays on it all the time and the lens is still as sharp as it would be if the filter wasn't on. That was honesly all I was looking for in a filter so I feel my needs were met.

At less than $20, this filter is a pretty great option to protect your prized glass. It won't enhance your images in any way, but I find that lack of influence really ideal. This item's most important purpose is protection, which it does well.

I am extremely happy with this filter. My lens is protected and the fit is perfect and the cap fits really well (canon t21 and canon 50mm 1.4f)
I think I will stay with hoya filters for a while.