NEW 52mm Hoya SUPER HMC Circular Polarizing Filter

Light rays which are reflected by any surface become polarized and polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camara lens. Cir-Polarizing (Circular Polarizing) filters allow you to remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass etc. They also enable colors to become more saturated and appear clearer, with better contrast. This effect is often used to increase the contrast and saturation in blue skies and white clouds. HOYA's polarizing filters do not affect the overall color balance of a shot.

These outstanding filters offer revolutionary performance.   Coupled with maximum surface precision, 7 Layers of multi-coating allows increased resistance to flare and stunning images can be recorded at wide aperatures without compromising the performance of your lenses. HOYA Super HMC filters will appeal to the most demanding of photographers who require the ultimate in performance. Since these filters are single threaded, they will not accept snap-on type lens caps.  A push-on type cap is required and included with the filter.

EVERY OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER SHOULD HAVE A CIRCULAR POLARIZER ON THE END OF THEIR LENS!

* This table does not pertain to other types of filters.

Why Coating???

There are three main reasons why filters should be coated.  Firstly, coating enhances light transmission, secondly, it protects the surface of the filter and thirdly, removes ghosting and flare, particularly between the rear of a filter and the surface of the lens.  In general, light transmission increases as more layers of coating are applied.