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Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops)
- Price: $32.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # HONDP1MC3258
- Mfr# XD58ND32
Product Highlights
- Digital Multi-Coated/Both Sides of Glass
- Minimizes Flare/Ghosting On Sensors
- Ultra Thin for Use With Wide Lenses
- Knurled Frame for Easy Handling
- Permits Use of Wider Apertures
- Black Aluminum Filter Ring
- Hoya Optical Glass
- Use to Create Blurs/Special Effects
- Use With Film or Digital Cameras
- UV Protected Storage Case
The 58mm 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter from Hoya is an ultra thin filter that permits you to shoot and create images that would not ordinarily be possible to capture. This filter effectively reduces your ISO by 1/32 (5 stops). This means a shot normally taken at 1/500 @ f/11 can be shot at 1/15th second at the same aperture. Designed with the outdoor shooter in mind, this filter helps reduce the amount of light entering the lens. This translates into the use of wider apertures and, thereby, permits the photographer to have more control over his depth of field. This is especially useful when shooting outdoor portraits when you wish to establish more of a separation between subject and background. The result will be a sharp, clear subject with a soft background. The ultimate value of this filter is its ability to allow you to use high speed ISOs under bright light conditions.
This effect can be used to create even more exciting images such as the "whooshing" effect of a mountain stream or the chaos of city traffic where one car appears to blend into the other. The operative effect is to enhance movement within the shot.
In order to provide the photo industry with a better made filter, Hoya created their multi-coated line of filters. These filters have a minimum of 3-layer coating system (front and back) that minimizes reflections off the filter's glass with the average being about 1-2%. In other words, Hoya states that approximately 98-99% of the light striking the filter will pass through the glass, and depending on the type of filter, into the camera lens and onto the film or digital sensor. During the manufacturing process these layers of anti-reflective coating are bonded to the surface of the glass in a furnace at a temperature of up to 800°F.
The almite filter ring is special manufactured to withstand the effects of corrosion. Hoya prefers to use aluminum filter rings since they believe that aluminum will "give" a bit if your lens accidentally bangs into another object and not, as with brass rings, remain completely rigid and transfer the brunt of the impact to the optic itself. The ring itself is knurled to make it easier to install and remove the filter from your lens - a clever innovation. As an added benefit, the plastic storage case that the filter is packed in has been UV protected. This will help extend the life of the filter.
Hoya optical glass has been around since 1941 and is world recognized for its superiority in the fields of not only photography but advanced optics such as electro-optics, photonics, vision care, health care and crystal products.
- Digital Multi-Coated
- Digital multi-coating greatly reduces the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections
- Black Almite Frame
- Filter features a black matte aluminum satin finish almite frame which reduces reflections. The almite frame is manufactured to minimize any corrosion
- Black Rimmed Glass
- This filter is equipped with black rimmed glass to reduce the chance of light reflecting off the edge
- Low Profile Frame
- Ultra thin filter frame to help avoid vignetting on super wide angle lenses are also designed to hold a lens cap
- Knurling Edge Frame
- This filter is equipped with a straight knurling edge for non-slip, easy attachment and removal
- UV Protected Case
- Filter case is UV protected to further lengthen the life of the filter
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed ISOs, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed ISOs (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situation
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
| Type | Solid Neutral Density |
| Size |
58mm Frame thickness: 4mm Glass thickness: 2mm |
| Grade | 32x |
| Filter Factor |
5 stops Reduces ISO by 1/32 |
| Multi-Coated | Yes - Hoya Digital Multi-Coating (3 coatings on each surface - front/back) |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect |
Permits use of high speed ISOs in bright light Helps create special effects like "blurs" |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Hoya Optical Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 58mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 58mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (3)
- Easy to use (3)
- Firm mount (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 4 customers
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I haven't had a chance to extensively test this filter yet (weather hasn't been kind). However, based on the limited use it has had so far I am confident and excited about this filter. On a glary day (lots of reflected light from wet everything due to rain) this filter allowed me to stop down enough to capture beautiful movement as waves crashed over the breakwall. I would not have even attempted the shot without this filter (due to strong light), but what a good test to see its capabilities.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- No Color Cast
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I've used this filter mainly to darken a very bright background (a sunny, 2pm sky) while popping a strobe on a subject in the foreground for a portrait, and it works wonderfully. There is no color cast whatsoever. It also worked well to blur water, which seems to be what most people want an ND filter for. I decided to go with these filters by Hoya due to the absolute lack of availability of the Lee system, and I have no regrets. These are solid filters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I need a filter to shoot landscapes and instead of stacking the 1,2 or 3 stop ND's this works great and its quality glass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Light Reduction
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I use this product mainly for slow shutter speed purposes. It can be flowing water or many other slow shutter speed techniques in photography. This ND filter reduces the amount of light that gets in significantly.
I recently used it to capture on going motion (picture attached). At f 1/8, I was able to hold the shutter open for about 25-30 seconds and still have the colors all intact and perfectly saturated.
The make is really good, you can feel quality in your hands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (3)
- Easy to use (3)
- Firm mount (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 4 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-4
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I haven't had a chance to extensively test this filter yet (weather hasn't been kind). However, based on the limited use it has had so far I am confident and excited about this filter. On a glary day (lots of reflected light from wet everything due to rain) this filter allowed me to stop down enough to capture beautiful movement as waves crashed over the breakwall. I would not have even attempted the shot without this filter (due to strong light), but what a good test to see its capabilities.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- No Color Cast
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I've used this filter mainly to darken a very bright background (a sunny, 2pm sky) while popping a strobe on a subject in the foreground for a portrait, and it works wonderfully. There is no color cast whatsoever. It also worked well to blur water, which seems to be what most people want an ND filter for. I decided to go with these filters by Hoya due to the absolute lack of availability of the Lee system, and I have no regrets. These are solid filters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I need a filter to shoot landscapes and instead of stacking the 1,2 or 3 stop ND's this works great and its quality glass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Light Reduction
Comments about Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 32x Filter (5 stops):
I use this product mainly for slow shutter speed purposes. It can be flowing water or many other slow shutter speed techniques in photography. This ND filter reduces the amount of light that gets in significantly.
I recently used it to capture on going motion (picture attached). At f 1/8, I was able to hold the shutter open for about 25-30 seconds and still have the colors all intact and perfectly saturated.
The make is really good, you can feel quality in your hands.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Sookjai Creations
Movements
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