Used Hoya 77mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter

SKU: FLT77CPLH3HY
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2024-09-05T08:48:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Owner of Fox Photographics

I'm very pleased with my Hoya 82mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter. It was more expensive than others I have purchased in the past but so worth the extra. It's now my new standard for polarizers. Thanks Adorama

LARRY F.

2023-02-21T07:54:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Honest opinion

If we could get this with and easy grip tighten and remove...5stars

Will M.

2023-02-09T10:19:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Best made...

As always: quality on all fronts and it works as it should!

BLAIN C.

2022-09-30T15:17:32

Rated 5 out of 5

As described

Seems high quality, can't say much more until I've had more time.

Kyra K.

2022-08-30T12:40:08

Rated 3 out of 5

Great Filter, Hard to remove.

Love the filter, but is difficult to get off my Hasselblad lines.

Robert N.

2021-11-12T03:51:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter

Bought this to go with my 35mm and amazing filter!!

Ronald S.

2021-01-23T09:25:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great CP Filter

Great glass from Hoya. Excellent polarization without knocking the light down too much.

CHAD F.

2020-12-28T08:11:27

Rated 4 out of 5

slow shipping .. excellent product

except for it taking so long to get here, It is excellent.

PAUL P.

2020-12-10T14:26:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Hoya 58 mm Circular Polarizer HD3

I liked the C-PL filter - easy to use and felt well-made. I'm still a relative novice at using filters for special effects but am excited to try it in different scenarios. These clouds were high overhead so make your own judgement as to quality.

KEN Y.

2020-10-30T12:13:15

Rated 4 out of 5

A gorgeous filter in need of a tiny improvement

A super-thin high quality filter. Optically, I doubt most people could find any fault with this filter. The view is crystal clear. It functions exactly as a circular-polarized filter should, and I've had no issues with keeping it clean - dust, debris, and raindrops are easily blown off. The thickness of the filter is very low; just about as slim as is physically possible in a manually adjusted polarizer. This is great for avoiding optical consequences - I can detect no obvious corner vignetting with any lenses on my Canon. Also, the filter is narrow enough to allow normal use of other hardware - I can attach & remove lens hoods & lens caps without needing to remove the filter first. However, those (good) attributes also may make adjustment of the filter a bit tricky for some. I have larger-than-average hands/fingers, and I have a bit of difficulty in locating the front adjustment ring by feel. The rear (mounting) knurled ring and the front (adjustment) knurled ring are so close together that I have to take my eye away from the viewfinder to make sure I've got ahold of the correct ring - and that is a pain. This is the only reason I gave a rating of 4 stars, instead of 5. I think there's a simple fix for this issue: Simply add knurling to the front/forward edge of the adjustment ring, in addition to the current knurling around the circumference. This would require retooling at the factory, but I believe it would make a great filter nearly perfect. It would also make it easier to adjust the filter while a lens hood is mounted ( I'm a strong advocate of hood use whenever possible).

DANIEL E.

2020-06-11T10:48:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Quality, vibrant colors

This is in amazing polarizer. I bought it replace another polarizer I had misplaced. It was definitely worth spending a little extra. The quality looks and feels so much better than less expensive models. Cleans really easily and the colors really pop a lot more with this one. Very happy with this purchase.

BEC M.

2019-08-17T03:45:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Hoya Hoya Hoya

Great filter for landscape shooting.

John J.

2019-06-28T09:54:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Sky’s the limit

Everything it’s advertised to be. Great quality. Easy to use.

John J.

2019-06-18T11:39:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter - worth the price?

This is a great CPL and super sharp. My “informal and unscientific” testing shows that blocks between 2/3 and 1 full stop of light.

ALLAN G.

2019-05-18T16:41:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb filter

High-quality filter with superior cost/benefit performance.

LARRY H.

2019-01-18T10:56:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Slim & effective. Excellent circular polarizer!

Anthony G.

Hoya HD3 Circular Polarizer Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Cameras

  • Filter Type

    Circular Polarizer

  • Filter Factor

    1.25 (0.3 stop)

  • Multi-Coated

    Yes

  • Effect

    Eliminates reflections and haze while improving color and tonal saturation

  • Construction

    Optical glass

  • Front Filter Thread Size

    77mm / 3.03"

  • Front Lens Cap Size

    77mm / 3.03"

  • Size

    77mm / 3.03"

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About Hoya 77mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter

Because capturing the perfect shot matters, the Hoya HD3 Circular Polarizer camera filter is designed with an enhanced 16-layer ultra-smooth, ultra-hard nano-coating. This advanced coating technology is twice as sharp and 200% harder than its predecessor, the award-winning HD2 Circular Polarizer. The HD3 Circular Polarizer filter is not just about toughness; it's also about delivering exceptional image quality. It incorporates Hoya's exclusive High-Transparency polarizing film, which allows for 2/3rds of a stop more light transmission than standard circular polarizing films. This increased light transmission results in more saturated colors and superior clarity, making your photos stand out. The HD3 Circular Polarizer is faster and sharper, embodying the "Hoya Tough" philosophy. This 77mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter is an essential tool for professional photographers and videographers, helping to reduce glare, enhance color saturation, and improve overall image quality.

Hoya 77mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter Features

  • NEW 200% harder ultra-smooth nano-coating is easier to clean than traditional multi-coated filters
  • Offers increased contrast with no loss of sharpness
  • NEW 16-layer Hoya proprietary coating system reduces reflections that cause flares and ghosting
  • NEW coating technology yields 92% light transmission, is scratch and abrasion resistant, oil and water repellent
  • High-transparency UV absorbing polarizing film transmits 2/3 of a stop more light than standard PL films
  • Ultra-thin frame for use with wide-angle lenses results in no vignetting
  • High-quality Optical glass with UV properties

Key Features

  • Enhance outdoor shots with this 77mm polarizing filter, reducing glare & reflections.
  • Achieve richer, more vibrant colors in your photos using this Hoya circular polarizer.
  • This HD3 filter boosts image quality and contrast, making your photos stand out beautifully.
  • Protect your valuable lens with a durable, scratch-resistant Hoya polarizing filter.
  • Enjoy easy-to-use compatibility with 77mm lenses for hassle-free photography sessions.
  • Reduce haze and atmospheric distortion, ensuring crystal-clear landscapes with this filter.