Hoya UX II CIR-PL 40.5mm Circular Polarizer Filter

The Hoya UX II CIR-PL 40.5mm is a high-quality circular polarizer filter designed to reduce reflections, enhance color saturation, and deepen blue skies. Part of the renowned Hoya UX II series, this filter features advanced multi-coating and a slim aluminum frame for optimal performance on lenses with a 40.5mm filter thread.

Advantages

This filter effectively eliminates glare from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass, making it ideal for landscape, water, and architecture photography. The water-repellent (WR) coating ensures easy cleaning and resistance to scratches, while the anti-reflection (AR) coating minimizes flare and ghosting. The slim profile prevents vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to enhance skies and foliage
• Water and seascape photography to reduce surface reflections
• Architecture photography to minimize window glare
• Any photography requiring improved color saturation and contrast

Key specifications

• Filter Type: Circular Polarizer (CPL)
• Filter Diameter: 40.5 mm
• Series: Hoya UX II
• Optical Material: High-quality optical glass
• Coating: Water-repellent (WR) & anti-reflection (AR), multi-coated
• Frame Material: Aluminum, slim/low profile
• Front Filter Thread: Yes
• Light Reduction: Approximately 1.5-2.5 stops
• Color Neutrality: Excellent

Recommendations

For best results, use this filter on lenses with a 40.5mm filter thread. The Hoya UX II CIR-PL is a reliable choice for photographers seeking to improve image quality directly in-camera. Pair with a lens cap for protection when not in use.