The Hoya 55mm Filter UV II (PHL) is a versatile and high-performance UV filter designed to enhance your photography experience. This filter helps reduce the negative effects of ultraviolet (UV) light, which can cause unwanted haze and a decrease in sharpness, particularly in outdoor and high-altitude environments. Featuring Hoya's advanced PHL (Protective, High-Performance, Low Reflection) multi-coating, this filter ensures superior image quality while also protecting your lens from dust, scratches, and moisture.

Key Features:

• UV Light Reduction:
• Effectively absorbs UV light, helping to eliminate haze and a bluish tint in outdoor photography, particularly in bright or mountainous conditions.
• Improves image sharpness and clarity by reducing the scattering of UV light, which can cause reduced contrast and detail loss.
• PHL Multi-Coating Technology:
• The PHL (Protective, High-Performance, Low Reflection) coating reduces flare, ghosting, and reflections on the filter surface, improving image contrast and color fidelity.
• Provides an additional layer of protection against dust, moisture, and scratches, making it more durable and easier to maintain.
• Slim Profile Design:
• The slim profile reduces the risk of vignetting, particularly when used with wide-angle lenses, ensuring clear, full-frame images.
• Allows for easy attachment and detachment, providing convenience for photographers on the go.
• General Lens Protection:
• Acts as a protective barrier, safeguarding your lens from environmental elements like dust, moisture, and accidental scratches.
• Can be left on your lens at all times for continuous protection without affecting the image quality.
• High-Quality Optical Glass:
• Made from top-quality optical glass, this filter delivers minimal distortion and maintains the sharpness of your images without sacrificing clarity or detail.

Benefits:

• Ideal for photographers who want to eliminate haze and UV light from their outdoor photos, improving sharpness and contrast.
• Provides all-around lens protection against dust, moisture, and scratches, helping preserve the longevity of your lens.
• The PHL coating ensures better image quality with higher contrast, improved color fidelity, and reduced reflections, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The Hoya 55mm Filter UV II (PHL) is an essential accessory for photographers looking to protect their lens while enhancing their images. Perfect for landscape, outdoor, and high-altitude photography, this filter delivers sharper, clearer results with added lens protection in one convenient package.