The 58mm alpha II Protector Filter from Hoya has a slimmer frame and better glass than the predecessor version. It also features six layers of coating for optimal image quality. (The previous version was called alpha UV filter because it also offered UV protection.)

Allowing 93.7% light transmission, the alpha II Protector Filter is a solid multi-purpose filter that can be left on the lens at all times for protection. Leaving out premium features like UV protection, optical glass, and a hardened, waterproof top layer, the alpha II Protector Filter is designed as an entry-level protective filter for those starting out in photography.

Entry-Level Protective Filter (No UV)    Slimmer Frame/Better Glass Than alpha 1    Dual-Threaded Aluminum Frame    Six Layers of Coating

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can this be used on a macro lens for additional closeness or is it meant for non macro lenses?

A: Yes, one can add Hoya 58mm HMC Close-Up Filter Set II (+1, +2, and +4) to a macro lens to add magnification to it.

Q: 2. will this fit my canon 50mm 1.8 with 52mm front?

A: Yes, they are fully compatible.

Q: 3. Possibly stupid question. Does the circular polarizing filter in this kit rotate? Curious as I'm not sure if they all do that or not.

A: Yes, it does.

Q: 4. Do all the filters have the HMC coating? Only the UV filter is specified.

A: Only the UV filter has HMC coating, however, the circular polarizer and neutral density filter have a single layer coating.

Q: 5. will this works on a leica e43 lens ? thanks

A: Yes, as long as the lens has a 43mm filter size, you should be able to use this kit.

Q: 6. Is the circular polarizer in this kit comparable at all to the Hoya HD3 circular polarizer in how much light it blocks and color rendering?

A: No, the HD3 is a superior filter.

Q: 7. By how many stops of light does the circular polarizer decrease exposure?

A: The following unit will effectively reduce your lens aperture by up to 2 full stops.

Q: 8. Does this fit on the Sony Batis 18mm F2.8?

A: Yes this Hoya 77mm EVO Antistatic Protector filter will fit the thread on the front of the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens.

Q: 9. I bouth this item and the 10-18mm Canon lens and I was using the UV with the polarizer attached to it and when looking through the view I see black borders around the image, is this ok? I removed both filters and took the picture again and the black border was not there.

A: That is called vignette. It means that the filters are too thick to be used with that lens and you will get vignette in your images. Chances are if you set the lens to 18mm you might not have vignette. In general it is not a good idea to stack filters so when you use a polarizer you should take off the UV filter. It will reduce the amount of vignette. But with that wide a lens you still might get vignette.

Q: 10. Will these fit my Nikon D3300 with AF-S 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 GII lens as well as 55-200 1:4-5.6 GII ED lens?

A: Ooops. I should have looked before my first answer. It looks like both of your kit lenses have a 52mm diameter, so these filters will work for both without any adapters needed. My first answer still applies, for anyone who has lenses with various thread diameters.