Comparing ProMaster Filter Coatings
Once you’ve selected the right filter for your desired effect, there’s another layer to consider - the coating on the filter. Coatings come in different grades to improve image quality and provide protection. Coatings can change optimal performance, making the image capture clearer, sharper, or reduce the amount of flare. Two lines of filters at ProMaster feature innovative coatings intended to add to the performance of your filter, so you can capture the best possible shot.
Pure Light
The Pure Light line of filters are crafted from a special combination of hydrophobic coatings and finely polished Schott B270™ optical glass. Pure Light CPL filters use high-transmission film for an impressive average light transmittance of 42.9%! Featuring 12 coatings to achieve extremely high levels of light transmission along with low reflectivity and glare.
Pure Light filters are made in Japan, home to the very best polishing techniques and coating formulas. Both Pure Light CPL and Protection filters protect your valuable lens against the elements such as sand, dirt, oil, water, and even fingerprints without sacrificing clarity or interfering with the natural light transmitted to your camera.
HGX Prime
The ProMaster HGX Prime filters are designed to offer exceptional performance and protection. During manufacturing, each HGX Prime filter is individually ground, polished, and coated. The Repellamax II anti-static barrier resists dust, dirt, oil, water, and fingerprints. These filters are proven to be strong and durable, with an ultra-hardened glass and scratch-resistant coating. They transmit brilliant light to achieve the clearest possible image.
HGX Prime filters are available as Protection filters, UV filters, Circular Polarizers, VND (variable neutral density), and VND Extreme filters. Each of these filters have different levels of coating, which produces different effects.
HGX CPL filters have 18 coating layers
HGX Protection filters have 22 coating layers
HGX UV filters have 22 coating layers
HGX VND filters have 36 coating layers
These premium filters help take your photography and videography to the next level.
Seeing is Believing
When you use a ProMaster filter you can tell the difference. Each filter is carefully designed to provide the best performance and help you capture the image or video you have in mind. Not sure which filter will work best for you? This article breaks down how different lens filters affect your images.
The Digital HD and HGX Prime filters feature coatings that protect your filter and improve image capture. Each grade has its own unique kind of coating, created with the photographer or videographer in mind. Shop all of ProMaster’s lens filters online or at your local camera store!
