The 58mm 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. Does this fit the M4, also does the M4 have any built in correction in the eyepiece?

A: As per Leica, this eyepiece works for all M series cameras.

Q: 2. Why is this lens more than twice as expensive as "Hoya 67mm HRT Circular Polarizer UV Filter" ? The other one has a UV filter too, while this does not. Is there a difference in quality or something else that I am missing in this lens that makes it so expensive ? Just trying to see which one I should buy for my Nikkor 18-300 mm lens. Thanks.

A: The more expensive filter offers two key features the other does not. Anti-Reflective and Hydrophobic Multicoated

Q: 3. Hello,I noticed the only difference between this Hoya circular polarizer and last years model is this one is not coated. What is the benefit of a non-coated filter?Sincerely,Daniel

A: The main benefit of a non-coated filter is a lower price point. A multi-coated filter will provide dramatically improved light transmission and resistance to glare. If you have the option to spend more for multi-coating, I would definitely recommend it.

Q: 4. would it work with other filters???

A: Yes, this filter can stack onto other filters. You will want to mount the Cir/Pol filter last, so you can utilize the polarization effect.

Q: 5. Is this a thin filter? What is the thickness of it?

A: Although Hoya does not publish the thickness of the NXT Plus Circular Polarizer, it would not be the thinnest option from Hoya. You may want to look to the Hoya 72mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter, BH # HOCPHD372 which is less likely to cause vignetting on wide-angle lenses. https://bhpho.to/3LXhNmp

Q: 6. Is this (14355) the right -.5 diopter for the M-P (240)?

A: Yes it is.

Q: 7. Does this filter fit on a Canon EPS 10-18 lens?

A: You shouldn't have any problems with this combination.

Q: 8. Will this filter Vignette image corners on a full frame camera with Canon EF 17-40 f4 L lens?I don't see the thickness in the specs, will 5mm work at 17mm? Thanks.

A: There is a possibility that this filter will vignette on the 17-40mmf/4 L lens. As an alternative, you may want to consider this item, B&H# HOCPSMC77, http://bhpho.to/1f9telF.

Q: 9. May this 72mm filters fit on a 18-35mm Sigma lens ??

A: The Hoya 72mm NXT Plus Circular Polarizer Filter is not a thin filter so it might vignette a wide lens such as the Sigma 18-35mm. This Hoya HD3 is thin and would be a better option: https://bhpho.to/2pRzaOn

Q: 10. Is it normal for a circular polarizer to have movement once attached to the lens?

A: Define movement. It screws on and that should be tight (no movement). The filter itself turns to orient the angle of the polarization (as opposed to a non circular polarizing filter which only really works when shooting in landscape mode)