Hoya has launched a brand new range of High Definition lens filters. Available in Protector, UV and Circular Polariser types in sizes from 52mm through to 82mm, the Hoya HD filters feature 99.35% light transmission from an 8-layer anti-reflective multi-coating. The HD coating also makes the filter water and oil repellent and scratch and stain resistant. pricing starts from £32.99 for the 52mm Protector filter.

Hoya Press Release

HOYA, the world-renowned optical glass manufacturer, presents an innovative high definition line of filters……..

Hoya have just unveiled a new range of HD – High Definition – filters, available in Protector, UV and Circular Polariser in sizes from 52mm through to 82mm.

These new HD filters feature 99.35% light transmission from an 8-layer anti-reflective, multi-coating which help reduce reflections off the surface of the glass, allowing you to capture more light in your photos. This HD coating also keeps the filter both water and oil repellent and scratch & stain Resistant.

Technical Specifications

HARDENED GLASS
HD filters feature hardened optical glass that has 4 times the breaking strength in ANSI standardised testing (ANSI Z80.3 : 2001) where steel balls of varying size and weight were dropped from a height of 50 inches onto the glass.

HIGH TRANSPARENCY POLARISING FILM
The same polarising film used in the latest high definition LCD TV screens. It has 25% higher light transmission than standard polarising film used in current photographic filters.

HARDENED 8 LAYER WATERPROOF MULTI-COATING THAT IS SCRATCH & STAIN RESISTANT
Newly developed industry leading 8-layer multi-coating yields an average light transmission rate of 99.35% between 400 and 700nm (visible spectrum).

Hoya HD filters are available immediately in:
Protector, UV and CIR-PL in standard sizes from 52mm to 82mm.
Suggested Retail Prices from £32.99 for 52mm Protector.

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