HOYA UX II UV 52mm

The UX II UV light filter with a water-repellent coating is a renewed version of the HMC UV(C) and, together with the CIR-PL Slim polar filter, is integrated into the new entry-level UX filter series.

The UX II UC filter intended for entry-level photographers is a product with a completely new concept, which provides the user with an excellent quality standard with functions that meet the basic requirements and also the expectations of our time.
The series name "UX" refers to "User eXperience" (user experience, experience) that users have when applying these filters and everything that goes with it.
The choice of the UX series name also aims for the manufacturer to offer users more pleasant personal experiences through all activities related to photography.

Although it is not visible to the naked eye, in some locations, such as in coastal and mountain environments, UV rays can affect image quality. resulting in blurred contours and white faded images.

UV filters block the UV spectrum that is present in natural sunlight and is mainly responsible for the unfavorable effects on the image. These filters can be used with both film and digital cameras, and their use allows for more vivid (more contrast and more saturated color) images. In addition, permanently attached to the lens, they also serve to protect it on a daily basis.