The 82mm Hoya Softener 0.5 Filter 82mmis a filter with randomly arranged drops of water on the surface of optical acrylic. The pattern subtly scatters light resulting in a picture with a clear focus and soft gradation, and this effect is especially evident in an object with a point light source, like a candle or match.

Creates Softening Effect    Choice for Portrait and Video Production    Removes Edge Sharpness

Creates clear focus with soft gradation

Made with drops of water on the surface of optical acrylic

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are there adapter rings for the 82 mm kit to allow the filters to be used on 67mm and 72mm lenses?

A: You can use a standar step up ring to connect the 82mm filters on lenses with a smaller diameter. Please review the options below. 1-67-82mm step up ring https://bhpho.to/3IMV5yt 2- 72-82mm step up ring https://bhpho.to/3Pb6RGo

Q: 2. I have a 67mm threaded Kit lens currently, but use 82mm filters with a step up ring, so when I get my new 82mm lenses, I don’t have to repurchase. Would 82mm close up lenses work on my 67mm with the step up ring?

A: Yes, they will work.

Q: 3. Will this fit a Leica Q2 with lens hood installed?

A: The ZEISS 49mm Carl ZEISS T* Circular Polarizer Filter cannot be used with the Leica Q2 at the same time as the lens hood is being used.

Q: 4. Will this screw on top of an 82mm Tiffen ND filter?

A: Yes. the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) can be attached to any brand filter that has 82mm front filter threads.

Q: 5. does it come with the lens hood?

A: Product is listed to come with a lens hood.

Q: 6. can you stack Nisi True Color VND on top of this Zeiss CPL?

A: You can physically attach a 77mm Nisi True Color VND on to the ZEISS 77mm Carl ZEISS T* Circular Polarizer Filter. But it will not work correctly or well.

Q: 7. Are Hoya 82mm diopters compatible with Sirui 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses?

A: The Sirui 35mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens (Sony E) does accept 82mm filters so the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) will fit it.

Q: 8. How much better is the image equality on these compared to the $15 Vivitar set?

A: Image quality with the Hoya 82mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) is superior to the image quality when using the Vivitar 82mm Close-Up Macro Lens Kit. The Hoya filters are coated. The coatings will reduce flair.

Q: 9. Do the filters have 82mm front thread so that I can use mattebox and NDs if needed?

A: Yes. Each of the Hoya HMC close-up filters has a 82mm front-filter thread.

Q: 10. will this works on a leica e43 lens ? thanks

A: Yes, as long as the lens has a 43mm filter size, you should be able to use this kit.