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15.4.2019

This filter (62mm) arrived in good condition and protected with foam insulation inside a neat and compact container. The container being so compact is ideal for storage when the lens might not be in use and fits easily into a compartment in my camera bag.I bought this filter mainly as another layer of protection (a point of contention in photography circles, it should be noted, with some favouring you not putting other less expensive glass in front of an expensive lens) for my tamron 70-300mm lens which I use with a Nikon D7200. Historically, UV filters were there to protect the camera sensors and film from uv light at which would often reach problematic levels on sunny days or at high altitude.This isn’t really a problem for modern cameras which are simply not sensitive to light at this end of the spectrum. UV filters do, however, live on as a means of protecting lenses from scratches and abrasions.The lens filter was easy to attach and to clean and i have not noticed any degradation in the images taken with it on. The cap for my lenses fits neatly over the filter as if it were the lens alone. It is lightweight, thin (which helps minimise vignetting) and clear. The filter rim is black which is designed to minimise the risk of light reflecting off the edge and affecting the quality of your image. There is also a multi coating on the filter aimed at reducing flare and ghosting. I’ve not had a chance to test this 100% but it does seem to be making a difference.I feel I’m more confident and worry less about minor scratches and abrasions with this on the end of my lens though obviously you still have to be careful.I have tried a few other brands and keep coming back to Hoya. They’re more expensive, yes, but it really seems to be a case here of you get what you pay for.Overall: 5/5 and highly recommend. High quality, easy to use and good value for money.If you found this review useful in any way I’d be super grateful if you clicked the “helpful” button below to let me know :)
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21.5.2014

Some people may find filters unnecessary for their camera lenses, hence letting them get exposed to literally floating dust particles, water splashes, strong sunlight and even subject to the risk of dropping them and breaking it in their day to day activities. This proves them wrong, the filter does not only saves you money for purchasing a new lens, it also offers adequate amounts of solid protection and reduces hazes/flares when taking outdoor photography.The Hoya 67mm Pro-1 UV Filter is made with an aluminium frame and durable heavy glass on the lens area. The overall frame is constructed with good quality and feels solid on the hands so it is definitely suitable to act as a lens protector.The mounting is also surprisingly easy and smooth with its screw thread integration on the sides of the filter, so don't worry about it scratching the camera or lenses, it won't. Primarily the Pro-1 UV Filter acts as prevention layer for the lenses when taking photos outdoors, you can simply attach it to the camera lens and store it inside the camera bag without worrying about damaging the lens. So whenever you see a good opportunity for a photo shoot, all you need to do is take out the camera, turn it on and in one click of a button, voila! This also saves camera users the hassle of having to clean a completely exposed lens periodically while being extremely careful not to scratch the delicate inner surface of the lens in the process. You can also equip a lens hood (i.e. DWL HB-32) to the lens in addition to the uv filter so it offers more protection against physical impact and helps limit the amount of light being exposed during the photo shooting process. Overall the Hoya 67mm Pro-1 UV Filter is well worth its money with its price and protection for lenses, definitely recommend to buy +++++
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19.4.2017

Very good filter.I must admit that buying a filter is not by any means an easy feat. The range on websites such as Hoya are not by any means easily distinguishable.Would be nice if manufacturers use a table to identify the key differences between each of the types.Anyway, back to this Pro-1 Digital UV filter, it's very good.I read some of the reviewers complaining about smears etc. on the filter. If you handle with care you'd be ok.To make sure it's cleaned properly I've found its best to use a soft lint-free cleaning cloth. Microfibre cloth MAY be too harsh.The filter screws onto Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens very easily. Unscrewing it is also very easy.Keep the protective case to hand and always put it in there if the filter were to be removed.The Hoya 72mm Pro-1 Digital UV Screw in Filter is very good because it has:Digital multi-coated filters to greatly reduce the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections.black matte aluminum satin finish almite frame which is designed to reduce reflections.I quite like the black rimmed glass which is designed to reduce the chance of light reflecting off the edge.The Ultra thin filter frames help to avoid vignetting (especially for super wide angle lenses - not an image sue with Primes), the thin frame is also designed to hold a lens cap easily.In summary, the look and feel, the functionality, the ease of use, and the quality of the glass are all good.
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2.9.2012

It works well as a protector for your lens. Build and glass quality seems good. I couldn't really quantify the difference between this and a cheaper filter in terms of quality and reflection reduction from the multicoating, but I couldn't notice any change in the image.The pack I received had a plastic corner (from the 2 C-shaped edges surrounding the lens) that was broken and loose inside the pack - luckily it was moving on the outside of the filter, so the glass was not affected. However it makes me wonder how could it break like that. The pack was perfectly intact from the outside.The filter is also not as thin as it appears from the photo. Actually, the photo appears quite deceiving,I think it's a photo of the filter with a larger diameter (with the number in mm cancelled in the photo) which makes it look thinner (all filter sizes having the same width). The width of this filter is just the same as a standard Hoya UV 46mm that I had on my previous camera (that's around 4mm excluding the threading), so I'm not quite sure how is this supposed to be thinner. I'm putting my own photo so that you can see how it actually looks like.Also, beware of fakes! Mine was genuine, but there are loads of fake Hoya around. Check the package (I found it difficult to find the photos of the official packages - I'm putting up my own then).
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7.6.2013

All of my Olympus lenses have either Hoya Pro1 or B+W UV filters on. All of my Nikon lenses have Hoya Pro 1s, the venture into Olympus and B+W being a fairly recent thing. Since there are those who swear by UV filters and those who swear at them, I ran several tests to see whether I could tell the difference with or without filters on my lenses. In all cases, I could certainly find no adverse effect from installing a filter and I thought I even noticed a few shots being very, very slightly better with a filter on. So, until I see evidence that including a filter (along with a lens hood) is making my photos worse in any way, I'll continue using GOOD QUALITY UV filters (not cheap ones that probably do cause problems)because someone or something bashes the front of my lens, I would rather replace a £50-or-less filter when I get the chance than be without the lens while it's away for repair or replacement at a much higher cost. Some say the B+W filters are easier to clean than the Hoyas. I can't say I see any difference so far. Both are a pain in the backside to clean. The Hoyas seem a little lower profile on the rim than the B+Ws. I don't think I can get excited enough to give a filter five stars, plus the cleaning issue makes me want to deduct a star anyway - from any filter, not just this one.
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6.8.2019

I’ve been using Hoya filters for many years, both as a professional and an amateur photographer, and I would not use anything else. I believe they are the best.These filters remove UV light which can be troublesome for photographs at high altitudes and by the sea. UV tends to give the image a cold, blue cast. Many digital cameras have creative adjustments which take care of this, film cameras cannot do this. And of course you can remove a colour cast with photo-processing software.But these filters are worthwhile using on all cameras, digital and film, because when there is no UV, they do nothing – except protect your valuable lens from scratches, salt spray, the acid in fingerprints,etc.Hoya filters are fantastic quality, both optically and mechanically. I am curious though at Hoya’s claim that these are specially designed for digital cameras. Why? The optics makes no difference whether on a digital or film camera (except of course the focal length). I use some of my old Nikon and Minolta film lenses on my digital cameras and get fantastic results. Anyway, I got this filter at half price and its great quality, so I’m happy!
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25.11.2008

As M. Potter says, this is meant as a lens protector, and it works just fine in that capacity. I've noticed no changes in my photographs. I don't know about it helping with haze or whatever, but if you want this as a basic cheap lens protector it works fine in that regard.But make sure to check your lens diameter before buying! You can either find this at the bottom of your lens barrel near the camera body or at the end on the rim around the lens glass itself. There should be a Ø symbol with a number next to it. This is your lens diameter. If it says Ø 52 then this filter will fit your lens. If not then you need to buy a filter with the appropriate diameter.I can confirm that this fits perfectly on the Nikon D40 kit lens (the 18-55mm).Also be careful with the screw thread - it can be very easy not to attach it properly so it slides around or is crooked. It can take a few tries to get it on properly, but I expect this is the case with all screw-in filters.All in all this is a good investment. Scratching this £13 protector rather than your £75+ lens means it pretty much pays for itself should the worst happen!
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18.4.2013

I always buy one of these Hoya Pro 1 filters when I get a new lens and keep them on permanently to protect the lens itself from damage. I have heard people say they see a loss in image quality when they use a UV filter. I can say I have never experienced this with the Hoya. As image resolution is very important to me I have taken lots of test shots with my 50D, a Canon 70-200L series lens and the Hoya Pro 1 filters both on and off and I am unable to see any great difference in image quality with the Hoya even when the pictures are viewed at 100%. Only recently I was taking a shot and I managed to get sprayed with thin oil (through no fault of my own). I was unable to get the filter fully clean again but the lens itself was untouched.I sent for a new Hoya filter to replace this the same day. I will always continue to use one of these filters to protect my lenses. As for the UV aspect of them I have to say I cant really see any great difference but that is not the reason I use these filters. No matter how careful you are with your precious lenses, the unexpected can happen.
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19.3.2013

My Fuji XS1 cost almost £700 when new so a no brainer in order to protect lens. This is a bridge camera so lenses are not interchangeable. You only need a scratch on the lens to warrant throwing the camera away. I know some say filters are not needed on digital cameras. Some report that the auto focus can be confused by the extra layer of glass. I am happy to report that but both the XS1 and my Canon 650D work fine with this filter, even in lowish light which is always the test. Therefore, I would rather spend £22 replacing the filter than forking out several hundreds on a replacement camera or lens.Camera King have supplied both filters despite Amazon try to direct me to another and more expensive supplier for this one.Watch out for that as I had clicked on my previous purchase and it still tried to send me elsewhere!!! Not happy that Amazon system acted in this way and will be extra careful in future.Delivery was quicker than the first purchase so well done to Camera King!!
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17.5.2020

If you fall into either the "I will never put a piece of glass between the subject and my lens" or "I will only ever fit a filter which costs more than the lens I'm fitting it onto" camps, then leave now. If, like me, you think that protecting the front of your lens is well worth any insignificant loss of detail you may suffer, then this is for you.I've been out today with my Nikon D7200 and Tamron zoom, and I can't in all truthfulness say that there has been any degradation in picture quality with the filter fitted. It's been very sunny and I've used my lens hood all the time I was out, and I can't see any flare on any of the images. The need for a UV filter has apparently long ago disappeared because (I am told)digital cameras don't suffer from the effects of UV light, but the need to protect your front lens element will never go away, and personally I wouldn't go out without one.Less than £20 to potentially save you a few hundred seems like a good deal to me.
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1.10.2017

I'll be honest: I trust Hoya. They've been around for years and I've never had any problems with their equipment.This is another example of a nice Hoya product. Simple, metal ring filter, and nice and thin to miminise the risk of vignetting. I keep a filter on the front of all my lenses and when the DSLR fell on concrete some months ago (despite being in a bag - which is another story) the filter took most of the impact, such that it smashed the glass in the filter rather than the glass in the lens. Plus it keeps dust off the optics of the actual lens.I believe the "Pro-1 Digital" bit is supposed to have additional coatings to minimise reflections. I've never compared it to 'ordinary'Hoya filters so I can't say how much difference it makes. If you're shooting straight into bright light you will inevitably get some flare, but I can't normally tell there's a filter on the front. And at the £10-15 price, you might as well get the Pro-1 anyway!
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21.6.2011

I bought this to cover and protect the lens on my Panasonic DMC-FZ45. As a protector it is great. It's a solid and sturdy piece of aluminium and optical glass. Using this means that I don't have to constantly attach and detach the lens cap every time I want to use the camera. However the Z45 lens cap does actually fit on top of this filter so, if you prefer you can use both.The filter does not appear to distort the picture in any way which is a definite must and, after reading a few reviews on other products seems to be an issue with some cheaper generic brands. As a UV filter, well to be perfectly honest I can't tell the difference with or without it. They may be something there but the differences so far are minimal.I would probably need to play with it some more in various lighting situations to give a more accurate review in terms of UV filtration.As a UV filter I can't really judge it but as a lens cover/protector this is perfect.
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2.9.2010

The first HOYA Pro 1 Digital UV filter I ordered arrived within 2 days but when opened it had pitted marks on the coated surface. The company seemed appologetic and said I would have to send it back (I did this instantly) as I needed a replacement to cover my new 70 - 200 mm expensive L series lens before the holiday this summer. I waited 4 more days and then had to leave without it.On my return from holiday 11 days later it still hadn't arrived and it was about 3 days later that it arrived. In the mean time I was advised to ask the post office if they were holding it but it just hadn't been sent. It was a very good price but I probably would have paid more to protect my lens for the holiday I went on.I am dissapointed that the replacement took such a long time to arrive.I recieved no appology for the long delay.I don't blame the company for the bad filter but I do for the BIG delay in delivering the replacement.
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1.9.2019

As most of us know, Hoya make some Fantastic ND screen on filters. I have a full set and they are on a par with Lee Filters glass filters.Now these UV filters as most of us know do absolutely nothing as all Camera Lens’ Have UV protection on the glass. In fact you can loose some sharpness in your picture quality when using one!So why buy them then..Personally it’s only for lens protection, I shoot a lot of landscapes and seascapes and by using the UV filter it keeps the elements off my precious Lens Glass. Also if I were to drop my Lens ( touch wood it never happens) it would offer a bit of protection- better a broken UV filter than the front elements of the lens.This is the only reasons I use the UV filter.Absolutely nothing to do with UV but more for protection.If my review helped you in any way could you please hit “Helpful”, it lets me know my reviews are worthwhile. Thank you
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5.7.2014

There are two schools of thought about UV filters. One is that you're spending a considerable amount of money on a lens and camera, so why are you putting a cheaper third party piece of glass in front of it? Isn't that by definition going to reduce the quality of your lens? Against that there's the argument that it protects the front (most exposed) piece of glass, and can reduce the amount of UV light hitting the sensor (which the first group argues isn't a problem, because the sensors are designed to deal with these days).There are merits in both arguments. If you were to try and navigate a path between these opposing views,you'd buy the best UV filter you could for your money (which usually means going expensive).The Hoya filters are comparatively expensive but, to my eye at least, have little impact on focusing time and reduced image quality.
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