Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter
The Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter is a wise initial investment. It helps protect your valuable investment from dust, moisture and scratches, which can lead to costly repairs.
The result is an average light transmission of over 97% giving sharp contrast and well balanced color. Hoya HMC filters are recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multicoated digital lenses.
Multicoated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting.
- Good choice for digital photography
- If desired it can be left on the lens at all times for protection
- Haze filters provide additional benefits of correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register on film and videotape as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details
- Ultraviolet filters allow you to correct for the UV effect to varying degrees
| Type | UV(0) (ultraviolet) |
| Size | 55mm, 5mm thick |
| Grade | UV(0) |
| Filter Factor | Not Applicable |
| Multi-Coated | Yes |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Reduces excessive blue; cuts through haze and can improve image clarity; protects front element of lens |
| Application | Helpful when photographing mountain and marine scenes, where increased haze threatens to make your photographs indistinct in color and clarity |
| Color Temperature | No change |
| Construction | Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 55mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 55mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 29 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (20)
- Easy to use (20)
- Strong construction (14)
- Firm mount (13)
- Improves picture quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- UV protection (19)
- Lens protection (18)
- Color correction (6)
- Filter protection (4)
- Shooting outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (13), Semi-pro photographer (5), Casual photographer (4), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Product
Great for protecting the actual camera lense from scratches and too much dust. Attaches easily, so should be simple to put on a new one, should I ever need to.
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Great for protecting the actual camera lense from scratches and too much dust. Attaches easily, so should be simple to put on a new one, should I ever need to.
Can't really tell if having the UV filter improves quality of the pictures, though.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
It's good
It's good compare to sunpack product.
It's good compare to sunpack product.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Hoya filters do their job well and are consistent. It does everything it is supposed to do and doesn't adversely impact the pictures you take.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Great for lens protection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
I always attach this filter to my 18-55mm standard zoom lens, and it gives me better quality of photo on regular condition.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
It's just a filter, I'd recommend to use this issue anytime.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
The filter is primarily used to protect the lense from dust, potential scratches, etc...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
- Quality
Cons
- Hard to clean
- Smudges easy
Best Uses
- Protecting the lens
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Came with a smudge on it!
Feels like a quality product, but is hard to clean and seems to scratch very easy! It does it's job, though: protect the lense and reduce blue haze.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Not too fancy, just a good, solid UV/protection filter. I haven't noticed any differences in the photos when using this filter, but that's not why I use it. I put one of these on every lens I own, as soon as I get it out of the box, that way I don't ever have to clean the lens itself, and it stays in pristine condition. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with Hoya's HMC line of filters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
I bought this for my tamron 90mm. I thought it was made in japan since I saw the pro1 version that was made in japan, but no, I was surprised that it's made in the philippines by tokina corp. (so still came from japan) and it does looked like pro made filter. It works great for my macro lens and I would love to buy one like this again in the future.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Use for both UV protection/correction as well as a sacrificial lens protector
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
should be installed at day 1
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Added to my new Tamron lens to protect the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
I bought it for my Panasonic DMC-FZ50 (new 2006). I didn't know I could screw on other lenses, so I should have purchased this UV lens a few years ago---if only to protect the Leica lens on this camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Nothing
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
I use the machine a55 sony alpha, and notice the difference in colors, the photos look more vivid, and protect the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Bought this to basically protect the glass on a lens that I recently purchased. Seems to be a solid filter, nice and clear and serves the whole UV process thing well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Good price and quality combo. Protects my lens and doesn't take away from quality of picture. Does all it says its supposed to do..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Not sure what to say. Its a piece of glass to protect the lens. Does its job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
It is cheap and good.
I strongly recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Nice UV Filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
Great for protecting the actual camera lense from scratches and too much dust. Attaches easily, so should be simple to put on a new one, should I ever need to.
Can't really tell if having the UV filter improves quality of the pictures, though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Filter:
I attached this to my Tamron 90mm macro and it outputs great sharp results in sunlight. Also, a good protective glass for great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- One-Year Warranty
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