UV filters test
17. Hoya 72 mm Pro1 Digital MC UV-0
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Hoya is a popular manufacturer for photographers since it makes all kinds of photographic accessories. It also has a very wide range of UV filters. The Pro 1 series is optimized to work with digital cameras (but not only). The multi-layer coatings assure better water and dirt resistance and the narrow ring reduced vignetting in wide-angle shots.
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Test result:
Visible light (390 - 750 nm): 97.1 %
Ultraviolet (200 - 390 nm): 0.2 % |
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| Edge darkening at the 0.2 % level |
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| Final result: 1st place in the overall ranking and a good rating Cost-to-Benefit result: 3rd place |
6.8 |
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Summary:
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Essentially the equal of its Hoya HMC sibling! Even though the Pro 1 version costs twice as much as the HMC model, don’t think you have overpaid for this filter. Wide-angle lens owners will appreciate having this kind of filter. According to the manufacturers, the Pro 1 filters are easier to clean and are more resistant to outside conditions. We, however, weren’t able to test these claims.
