Hoya HMC Filter UV(0) 49mm This popular HMC UV(0) filter range features Hoya Multi-Coating. Key features of HMC filters: - Minimized Reflections. These filters are renowned for their ability to minimise reflection at the filter surface which reduces flare and ghosting. - Enhanced Light Transmission. The average light transmission of over 97% gives sharp contrast and well-balanced colour. - Protection. The multi-coating protects the surface of the filter. - Hoya HMC filters are recommended for enhancing the performance of today's multi-coated lenses. This 49mm HMC UV(0) filter is a multi-purpose fine-weather filter which absorbs the ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. It will give you sharper and clearer pictures with less haze. Suitable for both colour and black and white photography. The filter also serves as a permanent lens protector.