A unique filter for affecting contrast when working in black and white, the Hoya 72mm Yellow-Green HMC Filterfrom Hoya 72mm Yellow-Green HMC Filterhelps to lighten green tones while darkening red tones. It is particularly well-suited to outdoor portraiture due to its ability to lighten foliage and produce corrected skin tones with enhanced facial detail.

The filter is constructed from optical glass and has a six-layer HMC coating to reduce surface reflections and glare in order to retain high image accuracy, clarity, and contrast. It is mounted within a durable, lightweight aluminum ring, which has a hard anodized finish to guard against wear.

Increases Black and White Contrast    Lightens Greens, Darkens Reds    Ideal for Outdoor Portraiture    Multicoated Optical Glass    72mm Front Filter Threads    Hard Anodized Aluminum Ring

Yellow-green filter is well-suited for outdoor portraiture due to its ability to darken red tones and lighten greens.

Greenish color emphasizes skin tones and detail in facial expressions.

Designed primarily for black and white photography, this filter can also be used for color applications to produce a distinct color effect.

The Hoya Multi-Coating (HMC) uses a six layer, three-per-side, design that helps to noticeably reduce surface reflections and glare for improved contrast and image fidelity.

Aluminum filter ring is both lightweight and durable and features a hard anodized finish to guard against scratching and wear.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. there is much a difference between the yellow and this one?

A: Yes. Yellow/ Green will lighten green tones while darkening red tones. Yellow filter absorbs blue and increases the contrast and tonal separation between the blue and yellow/white objects.

Q: 2. Will this vignette with 7.5mm ultrawide Laowa lens?

A: You will get some vignetting when using this filter on the 7.5 but can be corrected in post.

Q: 3. Will this fit onto a Moment lens 62mm Filter Mount?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. Do these filters come with a front filter thread so you can attach a CPL Filter?

A: Yes, it has a 82mm front thread.

Q: 5. How is the weight of these close up filters? I want to use them (one at a time) on my Sony RX10 IV and am wondering if their weight is too great and would mess the lens at 600mm.

A: The following Hoya 40.5 filter will not work with Sony drop in filter system. The Hoya filters are to thick to fit in Sony drop in filter system.

Q: 6. How do you clean this without damaging the multi coating?

A: Use this ZEISS Lens Care Kit BH #ZELCK2

Q: 7. Can two of the Hoya 49mm Neutral Density (NDX8) 0.9 be stacked for additional density?

A: Yes you could... but I would not. That is extra glass surface to catch light and cause distortion and reflection. If this was an expensive lens with perfect coatings... what I caution you on would not be an issue. I would not.

Q: 8. What is the filter factor for this lens. I am guessing it costs 1.5 stops?

A: This filter has a filter factor of 2.5, so you should increase your exposure by 1 and 1/3 of a stop to compensate.

Q: 9. Can you tell me the difference between these two ND filters?Hoya 55mm Neutral Density (NDX8) 0.9 Filter B&H # HOND8MC55 MFR # A-55ND8X-GBandHoya 55mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter B&H # HOND8P1MC55 MFR # XD55ND8

A: in what respect is the quality "better"?

Q: 10. are these limited by focal length? if so what is the ideal or limit range in mm ?

A: Hoya 72mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) will work with lenses that have a 72mm filter thread. It's not limited to focal length. Each filter size will work on lenses with the corresponding filter thread.