Hoya Introduces New Fusion Antistatic Filters for DSLR Lenses


 

As much as possible, photographers do not want to deal with dust. Though it is small, it can disrupt the operation and quality of a camera by scratching its lens.  To put an end to this, Hoya has released a series of Fusion Antistatic Filters for DSLR Lenses.  With these filters requiring less cleaning, they are perfect for settings where dust is common.

 

Types of Fusion Antistatic Filters

 

Hoya’s newline of filters come in three types: the Fusion Antistatic Protector filter, the Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing filter, and the Fusion Antistatic Ultraviolet filter. All three offerings have an Antistatic coating that works like a force field that repels dust and water. The same layer is resistant to scratches and stains. Meanwhile, fingerprints and smudges can be wiped away easily.

 

At the core of the filter is an improved 9-layer Super Multi-Coating formula that reduces reflections to maintain the clarity, colour balance and contrast of every image taken. The Fusion Antistatic Protector and UV filters are bordered by a one-piece aluminium frame that maintains parallel alignment with the sensor plane to maintain image sharpness. It also prevents vignetting when used with ultra-wide-angle lenses.


As for specific features, the Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing filters weeds out unwanted reflections from glass and water surfaces. It can also help reflect light off atmospheric moisture and pollution. These translate to images with more vibrant colour and less reflections. The amount of filtration needed can be achieved by rotating the filter itself. Unlike its Protector and UV filter counterparts, it comes with two-piece aluminium glass housing. On the other hand, the UV filters block unwanted ultraviolet rays to reduce image haze.
 

List of Available Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filters

 

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 37mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 40.5mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 43mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 46mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 49mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 52mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 55mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 58mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 62mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 67mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 72mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 77mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 82mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 86mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 95mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector 105mm

 

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 37mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 40.5mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 43mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 46mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 49mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 52mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 55mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 58mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 62mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 67mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 72mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 77mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 82mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 86mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 95mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizing 105mm

 

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 37mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 40.5mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 43mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 46mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 49mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 52mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 55mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 58mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 62mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 67mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 72mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 77mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 82mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 86mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 95mm

·         Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV 105mm

 

Availability and Pricing of Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filters


The Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filters will be available at Camera Warehouse by mid-February while firm pricing will be available by early February.