Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter
The Hoya Pro 1 Digital Circular Polarizer takes advantage of Hoya's patented optical glass technology to create a hardened glass that is thinner than the normal optical glass. This allows the overall thickness of the filter to be reduced to avoid vignetting when used with ultra-wide angle lenses.
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.
Note! Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems); Pro 1 Digital filters are ultra thin but have a front thread
- Digital Cameras Need Multicoated Filters
- Digital camera CCD or CMOS sensors are highly susceptible to reflections - this stray light can ruin your photographs! Don't risk your valuable photos by using bare-glass filters
- Digital Multi-Coated
- Digital multi-coated filters greatly reduce the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections
- Black Almite Frame
- Filters feature a black matte aluminum satin finish Almite frame which reduces reflections
- Black Rimmed Glass
- These filters are equipped with black rimmed glass to reduce the chance of light reflecting off the edge
- Low Profile Frame
- Ultra thin filter frames to help avoid vignetting on super wide angle lenses are also designed to hold a lens cap
- Knurling Edge Frame
- These filters are equipped with a straight knurling edge for non-slip, easy attachment and removal
- UV Protected Case
- Filter cases are UV protected to further lengthen the life of filters
- Effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter
- Polarizing filters do not affect the overall color balance of a shot
- The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun
| Type | Pro 1 Digital Circular Polarizing |
| Size | 77mm x 3mm thick |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | Between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops) |
| Multi-Coated | Digital Multi-Coated |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | Removes reflections and increases color saturation without affecting the overall color balance |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 77mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 77mm |
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by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (20)
- Durable (16)
- Lightweight (15)
- Reliable (15)
- Clear optics (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape photography (21)
- Travel (15)
- Everyday (6)
- Image manipulation (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (11), Semi-professional (8), Professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth every penny
I was certain that I would go for a B&W Polarizer but, Hoya can really make high quality stuff.
It's so thin, but that creates a problem removing it from t...Read complete review
I was certain that I would go for a B&W Polarizer but, Hoya can really make high quality stuff.
It's so thin, but that creates a problem removing it from the lens. I had a really hard time getting it off my Nikon 70-200/2.8 VR lens which has a kind of rubber surface around the thread. So now i have some grease on the threads before mounting the filter.
Now days I almost always use this filter, it's amazing what it does having the opportunity to adjust the lights polarization. =)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointment
I have read a lot of reviews before ordering and many guys mentioned it stuck to lens. I didn't pay much attention on this as I already had slim Hoya polarizer on my old lens...Read complete review
I have read a lot of reviews before ordering and many guys mentioned it stuck to lens. I didn't pay much attention on this as I already had slim Hoya polarizer on my old lens and from time to time made some efforts to remove it from lens, but never something extraordinary. Moreover highest overall rating here convinced that filter is great. So, I got it, unpacked and attached to lens for first shot. And it had stuck! No. It HAD STUCK!!! I can't remove it by any simple way. Many people recommended to use some rubber band, but I didn't found any in my house at those moment. Fortunately, I have a daughter and she has a lot of hair rubber bands, so finally I was happy to remove it, put back to box and send back to seller. I can't believe filter with name Pro and such price needs to apply any rubber band.
Moreover, it has light vignetting on my 17-55 lens, and this is not a great problem itself, but...
Despite all of above, filter is durable and has good image quality.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Highly recommend for landscapes and product photography. Cuts glare/reflections and enhances colors to a beautiful glow.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Screws onto lens easily and easy to get off. Rotation of the filter is smooth.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
This product is nice and thin so no sign of vignetteing. It seems well made and does the job. If you need a more robust heavy duty model they make one. If you are careful with yoru gear this one does the job
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
This Hoya polarizing filter enhances backlit subjects, by reducing glare & penetrating through glass. I bought this for my Sony mid professional range video camera for a very difficult shot - a subject with light shining in, through glass, from behind. As this was for an interview, I also wanted to use minimum film lights as the heat caused my subject discomfort.
While this does not reduce heavy light reflections on glass (ie film light reflection) it does reduce the effect. And I wouldn't expect it to change the picture as much as that - which would be somewhat miraculous - I am very happy with the result!
It also brings the sky out of what appeared before as a washed out white sky, (which is one of the main uses of the polarizing lens in landscape photography).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Seems to come on and off nicely. It has a nice serrated grip for easy install and removal. My other polarizer (smaller diameter) does not have the serrated grip and is much harder to get off. I considered buying a cheaper one, but for landscape photography it is so important to keep the quality high. I like that I can still use my lens cap with it. The Quality seems really good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easily Mounted
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I am shooting 1080p HD video with a Canon 5Dmk2, (nature "beauty shots" with water in every shot). The polarizing effect is pronounced, and for the most part "dialable" to a pleasing "sweet spot". Test shots taken without it lack the richness that can be achieved by using it. I'd highly recommend this filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I like this polarizer a lot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easily Mounted
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I shoot outside sports day light. The filter adds warmth and depth to my photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I use the Polarizer when shooting landscape or on site photography, particularly when there is cloud definition to bring out in the sky. Also great for high contrast situations when I can later work with Photoshop Layers, using the darker polarized sky with an unpolarized foreground.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Can be tough to remove
Best Uses
- Daylight
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Yea it can stick a bit but nothing I can't deal with, I bought some filter wrenches just in case but haven't had to use them yet. The filter is very thin and holds a lens cap. Works great with my Canon 10-22EFS lens, as well as my 70-200 and 100-400. Does a great job controlling reflections as well as enhancing clouds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I haven't used it yet, but I can verify that I have to use a rubberband to remove the filter as others have stated. I love that I can put a lens cap on it unlike my B&W slim which I loved except it had no lenscap capabilities.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Rivers lakes swamps
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
The filter was everything I had researched before purchasing it. It did take a few times to get use to the thin ring and using it with a lens hood was a little tricky. Larger hands and fingers may have a harder time using the hood and filter together. I used it to photograph water and it did a great job. The frame is thin so you don't see the edges while on a wide angle lens. I used it on a Canon 24-105 L series.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
This polarizer gives beautiful colors, and is easy to attach and turn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Image Quality
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Poor Design
- Pricey poor value
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I have read a lot of reviews before ordering and many guys mentioned it stuck to lens. I didn't pay much attention on this as I already had slim Hoya polarizer on my old lens and from time to time made some efforts to remove it from lens, but never something extraordinary. Moreover highest overall rating here convinced that filter is great. So, I got it, unpacked and attached to lens for first shot. And it had stuck! No. It HAD STUCK!!! I can't remove it by any simple way. Many people recommended to use some rubber band, but I didn't found any in my house at those moment. Fortunately, I have a daughter and she has a lot of hair rubber bands, so finally I was happy to remove it, put back to box and send back to seller. I can't believe filter with name Pro and such price needs to apply any rubber band.
Moreover, it has light vignetting on my 17-55 lens, and this is not a great problem itself, but...
Despite all of above, filter is durable and has good image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Product Photography
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
The best among all polarizing filters...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
very high quality. a good idea to carry an appropriate rubber band for easy removel or installtion of this thin filter. works great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Quality filter
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
I don't shoot a lot with a polarizer, however I may start using it more now that I have this filter. It's beautifully designed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
Not as slim as my previous B+W CP filter, however still having the threading, so the original lens cover can be used. For me an important attribute.
Otherwise exactly what one needs to get a great contrast, visible clouds on the sky, or remove unwanted reflections.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Hoya 77mm Circular Polarizing Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter:
It's a filter. It polarizes light. What more do you need to know? It does exactly what it says on the tin!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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