Hoya R72 58mm Infrared Lens Filter vs X2 IR Infrared Filter for Photography (77mm) - Weather-Sealed Frame, MRC8, Nanotec Coatings
Overall winner: Hoya R72 58mm Infrared Lens Filter
Key Differences
Choose Hoya (A) if you want a more affordable 58mm infrared filter with a large sample of user ratings and wide lens compatibility; choose Breakthrough (B) if you need a weather-sealed, ultra-slim 77mm filter designed to eliminate vignetting on wide angles and favor durability. Hoya’s main trade-offs are intense sky darkening and potential autofocus issues, while Breakthrough’s trade-off is fewer user reviews and the need for a compatible lens size for infrared use
Hoya R72 58mm Infrared Lens Filter
IR pass filter enabling infrared light for creative effects; compatible with mirrorless systems. Users note excellent quality and effective infrared results, with mixed feedback on visibility and ease of use
Pros
- Enhances infrared photography
- Produces unique contrast in images
- Compatible with 58mm lenses
- Good value for infrared photography
Cons
- Sky darkening can be very intense
- Autofocus may not work with filter
- Some users find it difficult to screw on/off
X2 IR Infrared Filter for Photography (77mm) - Weather-Sealed Frame, MRC8, Nanotec Coatings
Infrared filter with weather-sealed frame and durable coatings for enhanced infrared imaging. Eliminates vignetting on wide-angle full-frame setups; made with high-purity glass from Japan. Customer insight highlights mixed feedback on performance
Pros
- weather-sealed frame design
- eliminates vignetting on wide angles
- ultra-slim double threaded design
- high-purity glass from Japan
Cons
- customer insights: mixed sentiment
- requires compatible lens for infrared use
- potential size considerations for 77mm filter
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Hoya |
| Durability | Breakthrough Photography |
| Versatility | Hoya |
| User Reviews | Hoya |