Product Description
How do you improve on Hoyas best selling NXT filter series? Simple! Use
better glass, an improved multi-coating process, more multi-coated layers for
better light transmission, AND add a new Waterproof Top-coat to repel water
quickly away from the surface which makes it easier to clean and more fun to
use.
UV filters are most commonly used to protect the front of your lens. A first
line of defense against scratches, rain, dirt and dust. Hoyas NXT Plus UV is a
powerful upgrade to the best-selling NXT series. These Hoya NXT Plus filters are
available in sizes from 37mm to 82mm and work with most camera lenses new and
old.
The new UV filter applies a waterproof top coat to Schott B270 glass polished
smooth for maximum sharpness. There are two advantages to having a premium
waterproof coating:
- Water beads-up quickly, and easily slides off the surface of the filter
for streak-free shooting.
- It also makes the filter a lot easier to clean when dirt, water, and
smudges make their way onto the surface.
Hoya applies 10 layers of patented anti-reflection (AR) HMC multi-coatings to
the NXT Plus UV filter for improved contrast, color, and sharpness. The coatings
deliver a 98% light transmission so you dont have to worry about contrast
killing glare. Leaving the filter on all the time will not hurt your images and
it will be your first line of defense against lens damage caused by impact,
projectiles, and grimy little fingers.
The NXT Plus filter frames are precision milled from lightweight aluminum for
a slim profile that makes it perfect for all lenses including super wide-angles.
The frame sports full front filter threads that can accept a normal lens cap or
allows you to stack additional filters like a circular polarizer or neutral
density.
What else does a UV filter do?
Most photographers leave a UV filter attached to the lens all the time as a
form of protection. But the filter also plays an important role in filtering
through UV Haze. Not a huge problem when you are taking pictures at sea-level
because most cameras offer some level of UV filtration at the sensor. But, as
you hike into higher altitudes where UV levels are stronger and haze can ruin a
nice composition, the filter definitely helps increase contrast and improve
color. The NXT plus has a UV Cut Point of 360nm or L36 which is superior to most
filters at this price point.
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