The 55mm Hoya Softener 0.5 Filter is a filter with randomly arranged drops of water on the surface of optical acrylic. The pattern subtly scatters light resulting in a picture with a clear focus and soft gradation, and this effect is especially evident in an object with a point light source, like a candle or match.

Creates Softening Effect    Choice for Portrait and Video Production    Removes Edge Sharpness

Creates clear focus with soft gradation

Made with drops of water on the surface of optical acrylic

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I received this for my Sony 55mm lens and it does great however my lens cap doesn’t seem to fit the filter. Where can I get a cap that fits?

A: This is a high quality lens cap that you can use over this filter. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/807039-REG/Sensei_lc55_55mm_Center_Pinch_Snap_On.html

Q: 2. What is the difference between the NXT and the NXT PLUS?

A: The Plus is multicoated to reduce ghosting and flares and it has top knurling to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens.

Q: 3. I know that to use this filter on my Minolta X-700, I'd need to expose an additional 1 to 1 stops for pictures to turn out correctly. I'd like to use this filter for a Pentax K-500 Digital Camera. Would I need to many any stop adjustments like I would my Minolta? Thanks & Happy Thanksgiving!!!

A: Yes, any circular polarizer will add stops to the exposure, it depends on the polarizer as to how many stops are added.

Q: 4. Are you guys an authorized dealer of Hoya? Would their factory warranty be included with the purchase of this filter?

A: Yes, we are an authorized retailer of Hoya products. This filter comes with a manufacturer's warranty, yes.

Q: 5. does this 40.5mm variable ndx filter have screw threads on the outside to accommodate a metal screw-in lens hood?

A: The Vivitar 40.5mm Variable NDX Filter has 40.5mm front threads.Note it might be tough to use a threaded lens cap. The filter rotates so you need to hold it just so it does not when you try to screw in the lens cap.

Q: 6. Will this filter fit on my nikon 18mm-55mm AF-S lens?

A: Yes it will. The Nikon 18-55mm lenses use 52mm sized filters.

Q: 7. Will this work with the M3?

A: Yes this is compatible with the Leica M3.

Q: 8. Please can someone tell me what NXT stands for in Hoya NXT polarizer filters?Thanks for tour kind attention, regardsYves T

A: It does not have any actual meaning. It is simply the designation for the next series of filters that can only be found in the US.

Q: 9. What is the difference between the NXT and the NXT PLUS filter?

A: The plus it multicoated to reduce ghosting and flares and it has top knurling to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens.

Q: 10. Best polarizing filter for Fuji XT3

A: This Hoya filter is good as well as the B+W brand filter. Click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/34wEADH