The 58mm Hoya Diffuser No. 1 Filter gives a soft-focus effect due to the uneven surface pattern of the glass that spreads light rays traveling through your lens.

Softens Skin Tones    Reduces Harsh Look of Highlights    Glass Type    Aluminum Frame Construction

Softening skin tones to reduce wrinkles or blemishes

Creating a softer mood in an image

Reducing the harsh blown-out look of highlights in light sources

Reducing overall contrast

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Thickness of this filter when it is alone and after it is mounted? BP @ WC

A: The thickness of the filter frame is 5mm (not including the threads that attach to the front of the lens).

Q: 2. Does this filter work on the Sony RX 10 iii?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Does this filter rotate?

A: Yes, the circular polarizer rotates. it enable you to add contrast to colors outdoors, and remove the majority of unwanted reflections form non-metallic surfaces such as water or windows. Keep in mind that if you have a powerful light source 9such as the sun) in the frame, it will eliminate any polarization effects.

Q: 5. 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: 6. Does Hoya manufacture this Circular Polarizer in a 95mm filter size?

A: Not currently, but they do have a 95mm Circular Polarizer Filter. Hoya 95mm Circular Polarizer Filter (BH #HOCP95 • MFR #B-95CRPL-GB)

Q: 7. What material is the metal?

A: They are made of aluminum.

Q: 8. Hi, are these the "super slim" frame? I have read about a couple people with sony camera lenses that have issues with the lens cap scratching the filter because of the slim/low profile design. Thanks

A: Hoya EVO Antistatic UV(0) Filters are scratch resistant. The ring is 4mm deep and has a front thread foto attach lens cap secure on top of the lens. Is very unlike for the filter to get scratch by the original lens cap of your lens because the part of the lens cap attaching in front of the filter is only about 2mm.

Q: 9. Does this filter fit the Nikon 500mm f/4 insert?

A: It does not. You will need B&H # NICPL405 which is the filter specifically designed for the drop in on that lens. https://bhpho.to/2X7oHNp

Q: 10. Is this made of alumn. or brass ???

A: The Hoya 72mm NXT Circular Polarizer Filter is manufactured from aluminum.