HoyaHoya 55 mm Filter Kit II Digital for Lens

While they work as a decent entry point for new photographers like myself, they aren’t great quality. You’re better off spending more and getting better quality filters from Hoya, cause these aren’t too great.The cpl is okay, but I feel the £20 version is much better, while the 8x ND filter is nowhere near as useful as a variable filter. UV filter does the trick nicely but they’re pretty useless unless you’re looking for protection in my opinion.The carry case is pretty neat though. Oh and the booklet can be confusing and isn’t a great help, but it’s a nice gesture.You’re better off buying two £20 filters than this pack.

Hoya 49 mm Filter Kit II Digital for LensWith a digital camcorder there are only two filters (possibly one) which may be considered as “essential”. For movie makers wishing to counteract the immense depth of focus of small camcorders we may add a third1) A circular polariser to remove reflections / enhance colours – particularly in tropical areas and when photographing items in water (e.g. fish) or through glass (as in museums – subject to you being allowed to film!)2) A UV filter for high altitude (mountains, flying) or some seaside views to cut out UV haze .On still camera they were often used to protect the lens from scratches in place of lens caps. This camcorder has its own “shutter cap” which closes when the camera powers down.3) A neutral density filter to force the use of wide apertures to reduce the depth of fieldThis Hoya kit combines a pack of all three for the price of a circular polariser.On test on a Panasonic HC X920 I noted the following:-The filters as received (in a nice travelling pack in optical paper sleeves) are of the thin variety and threading on the front (49mm as well) to “piggyback” filters.The combination of the thin filters and the part cut threading on the front of the camcorder mean you need to be careful putting them on – not to be a rushed job. With the polariser ( which works well) you can fit the camera’s ( small) lens hood back on the front – all without apparent cut off ( vignetting) even at wide angle.Similar results were obtained with UV and ND filters.So first impressions – 3 for the price of one – 5 star.(Will update after more serious use in India at the end of this year).(Note – for those who like to experiment with Cokin filters and have the 49mm mount, these also work but the above Hoya is the good basic workhorse kit for travel)

Likes = You get x3 Filters that let's face it your probably going to be using & needing for roughly the price of x2 if you were buying them all separate so your saving about 15 quid maybe more.Hoya still make decent quality filters versus others in that price point. The Quality of these 3 Filters is no exception as all 3 seem made very well.Dislikes = None.All in you can't really go wrong buying this 3 pack of filters as it should save you money.Highly Recommended pack.

I only really needed the polarizer but for the price i thought i'd have a go. The clear glass, to be honest, is brilliant, you wouldn't no it was on, unless you knew what you were looking for, i'm not going to say because then you'll look for it lol The polarizer is brilliant. It's made my woodland a floral photos come more to life. I am so happy because I was reading comments say that it doesn't make a difference but when used correctly, it sure does...wow!! the nd fitter work really well but i haven't had a true test of it yet, i tried a long expossure of the river and trying to capture the circular effect but i messed up because it was windy, that being said, the colours were great.

Excellent quality filter for those photographers looking to add that blur motion to their shots. I have bought the Hoya 49mm Pro ND 1000 filter.It is just great for my Sony a7 camera and Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens. Hoya produces the best value for money ND filters. The ND 1000 is the darkest neutral density filter for 49 mm filter thread. It's ideal for long exposure shooting. Like in the case of creating light rays from car lamps during night. Or vanishing people and cars from photos during daylight by using 30 seconds long exposure.

Bought this set for my wife's Nikon D3200 lens in the 52mm size. Very good value for money at only £24.09 for the set of 3 filters. However, am now selling the Nikon in order to buy the new Canon 200D which has a 58mm filter size lens fitted. The price being asked on Amazon by a company called DigimediaUK is ridiculously high at £42.15 (checking other sites, exactly the same thing can be purchased for £28.95) so be aware of price differences for these filters - check out the other sizes being sold by Amazon, much better value!

If you're just starting to use filters for the first time, this is a great budget kit to start working with! Once you getting used to it, you can move onto better filters, Hoya has some great options!

A great good quality kit.There are loads of very cheap filters available now, but it is insane that people will pay good hard earned money for a camera, then even more for lenses, then compromise their quality by placing cheap filters on the end - just to save a few quid!Hoya produce good quality filters at very reasonable prices