Hoya UX II CIR-PL 46mm Circular Polarizer Filter

The Hoya UX II CIR-PL 46mm is a high-quality circular polarizer filter designed to reduce glare and reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass, while enhancing color saturation and contrast. Part of the UX II series, this filter features a slim aluminum frame and advanced multi-coatings for superior optical performance.

Advantages

Effectively eliminates unwanted reflections and glare, making it ideal for landscape and outdoor photography. The circular polarizer allows for precise adjustment of the polarization effect by rotating the filter. The 7-layer anti-reflection coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting, while the water-repellent coating makes cleaning easy. The slim profile design helps prevent vignetting on wide-angle lenses.

Suitable for

• Photographers using lenses with a 46mm filter thread
• Landscape, travel, and outdoor photography
• Shooting through water or glass surfaces
• Enhancing blue skies and green foliage

Key specifications

• Filter Type: Circular Polarizer (CPL)
• Filter Diameter: 46mm
• Filter Factor: 2-4x (1-2 Stops)
• Optical Material: High-Quality Optical Glass
• Coatings: Water Repellent (WR) & Anti-Reflection
• Number of Coating Layers: 7-layer anti-reflection
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Frame Type: Slim / Low Profile
• Effect: Reduces Glare & Reflections
• Effect Enhancement: Color Saturation & Contrast
• Light Transmission: Approx. 50%
• Rotatable: Yes (for effect adjustment)
• Series: UX II
• Front Filter Thread: 46mm
• Rear Filter Thread: 46mm
• Compatibility: Lenses with 46mm filter thread

Recommendations

For best results, use the Hoya UX II CIR-PL filter to deepen blue skies, reduce reflections on water, and increase overall image contrast. It is an essential tool for any photographer looking to improve outdoor shots directly in-camera.