The Hoya 46mm Circular Polarizer Filterhelps reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. This results in a noticeable increase in the saturation of skies and foliage, as well as clearer imagery when photographing in hazy conditions. A circular polarizer differs from a linear polarizer in that it supports full use of a camera's autofocus and autoexposure functions.

The EVO antistatic coating on this filter helps repel dust, as well as water, scratches, and stains, and it aids in making the substrate easy to clean. Additionally, a 16-layer Super Multi-Coating helps reduce surface reflections and ghosting for maintained contrast and clarity. The optical glass filter is set within a two-piece aluminum ring, which features front threads for attaching additional filters or lens caps.

Minimize Reflections and Glare    Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes    Enhances Color and Tonal Saturation    16-Layer Super Multi-Coating    EVO Antistatic Coating Repels Dust    Water, Stain, and Scratch Resistant    Optical Glass Construction    Two-Piece Filter Ring    Front Threads for Filter Stacking

Reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.

Arrange and filter directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of the light.

Lessens haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated vivid colors.

Strongest effect when used at a 90° from the sun.

Optical glass construction and a 16-layer Super Multi-Coating provides 99.8% light transmission for maintained contrast and color fidelity.

EVO antistatic coating helps repel dust and is also water, stain, and scratch resistant. Additionally, this hardened coating is also easy to clean in order to remove smudges or fingerprints.

Two-piece aluminum filter ring incorporates front 46mm filter threads for stacking additional filters or attaching lens caps.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the rings brass or aluminum? Are there front threads?

A: The rings are aluminum. Brass rings have a tendency to transfer any impact shock directly to the lens, while aluminum rings ill absorb most of the impact.

Q: 2. Will this filter fit the DJI Inspite 1 Camera?

A: It can fit but should not be used. The weight of the filter will throw off the calibration and make the Gimbal not function properly.

Q: 3. Anyone used this on the Venus Laowa 17mm f/4?

A: It will fit perfectly on the Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D lens, but, with such a wide focal length, there's a possibility some vignetting may occur when using this filter.

Q: 4. What is the difference with HD Nano MK II?, which one is better?

A: The Hoya 82mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter has 16 layers of nano multi-coating, while the Hoya HD Nano MK II has 32 layers of nano multi-coating.

Q: 5. Is this filter multi-coated? What is the difference between this filter and the Hoya 43mm NXT Circular Polarizer Filter (B&H # HOCPN43 MFR # A-NXT43CRPL)?

A: This polarizer is not multi-coated. The difference between this filter and the NXT filter is that Hoya NXT filters have over 97% average light transmission, and are constructed from heat-resistant, high-transparency optical glass.

Q: 6. Just to be sure, does the 49mm filter have a revolving feature as previous filters or is it a fixed immovable one?

A: Yes, all Circular Polarizing filters rotate.

Q: 7. Will this fit a Leica Q2 with lens hood installed?

A: The Hoya 49mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter cannot be used on the Leica Q2 at the same time as the lens hood.

Q: 8. Does this have front end filter threads such that a Lee adaptor can be put on?

A: This has front end threads

Q: 9. how important is it for a cir polarizer filter to be multicoated?Will there be ghosting without multi coating?

A: Multi-coatings on a circular polarizer will greatly reduce the amount of ghosting and flare in a given image, however, a non-coated polarizer will not necessarily have ghosting.

Q: 10. Is this a rotating filter for different darkness or is it just a straight one color?

A: A polarizing filter helps eliminate reflections, from shiny surfaces such as water, glass, etc. One can control unwanted reflections by rotating the filter to minimize or even eliminate reflections. This filter has no effect on colors.