Review on 🔍 Hoya 77mm NXT Plus UV HMC Multi-Coated Slim Frame Glass Filter: Enhancing Clarity and Protection by Pop Henneghan

I've only recently discovered that my cheap (less than $10) UV filters can trap light from certain angles, which can cause flare in my images. I still support the idea of using a protective glass lens, so instead of leaving the lens open I decided to try the best user-recommended filter. This Hoya was a big improvement, but I could still find situations where there was still glare. my pictures. When I removed the UV filter I didn't see any flare, so it wasn't the lens. Two of my lenses have a filter size of 67mm. With the 85mm lens, the Hoya achieved the above results. I didn't see any flare with the 16mm lens, with or without a filter. This is a contentious issue. My position is that a UV filter can help keep dust and moisture out of the lens. It also protects the lens from scratches. I will continue to use UV filters. My lenses only produce scattered light under certain lighting conditions. In any of these cases, if I see glare, I can simply change the angle to eliminate the glare, or in critical situations, simply remove the filter. Most of my lenses are between $500 and $1,000, so I'm very concerned about keeping them pristine.