Hoya HD nano Mk II CIR-PL review

The high-end Hoya HD nano Mk II CIR-PL is a circular polarizer with a difference

5 Star Rating
Hoya HD nano Mk II CIR-PL
(Image: © Hoya Filters)

Digital Camera World Verdict

This HD nano Mk II filter is a simply superb circular polarizer. Build quality is epic, light transmittance is around half an f/stop brighter than usual, the glass is toughened and the nano structure coatings are hard as nails. It’s available in a wide range of popular sizes, overall performance is spectacular and it’s well worth the albeit expensive price.

Pros

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    Excellent performance

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    High light transmittance

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    Extremely durable

Cons

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    Pricey but worth it

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As a circular polarizer, the Hoya HD nano Mk II CIR-PL is, for many photographers, the single most important type of filter. 

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Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners! 

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