Hoya HMC super UV (o) possible problem?

Rillo · 01-18-2013, 06:27 PM

Hello if anyone can help with this it would be much appreciated!

I have just bought a new Hoya HMC Super 62mm UV (O) filter. I have noticed a rattle from the filter as though the glass is slightly loose from the frame. The filter also appears not to have a retaining ring / c-ring to secure the glass, as my normal or HMC only Hoya filters do. Is this normal in the Hoya HMC Super, in particular, or a new feature in their newest filters? (I understand one other manufacturer, at least, opt to use a 'loose glass plate' as this is thought to cause less stress on the element and frame in various temperate conditions) ...or is my filter simply faulty?!?

wcchamp18 · 01-18-2013, 06:50 PM

Sounds to me like you have a defective product and should be requesting a replacement.

Eulogy · 01-18-2013, 06:52 PM

Sounds like the glass wasn't ground properly, and is moving around in the frame a bit. Get a replacement.

01-18-2013, 06:27 PM	#1
Rillo New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	Hoya HMC super UV (o) possible problem? Hello if anyone can help with this it would be much appreciated! I have just bought a new Hoya HMC Super 62mm UV (O) filter. I have noticed a rattle from the filter as though the glass is slightly loose from the frame. The filter also appears not to have a retaining ring / c-ring to secure the glass, as my normal or HMC only Hoya filters do. Is this normal in the Hoya HMC Super, in particular, or a new feature in their newest filters? (I understand one other manufacturer, at least, opt to use a 'loose glass plate' as this is thought to cause less stress on the element and frame in various temperate conditions) ...or is my filter simply faulty?!?

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01-18-2013, 06:50 PM	#2
wcchamp18 Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Sounds to me like you have a defective product and should be requesting a replacement.

01-18-2013, 06:52 PM	#3
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Sounds like the glass wasn't ground properly, and is moving around in the frame a bit. Get a replacement.