Hoya R72 58mm Infrared Lens Filter vs X2 IR Infrared Filter for Infrared Photography - Weather-Sealed Frame Design
Overall winner: Hoya R72 58mm Infrared Lens Filter
Key Differences
Hoya R72 (A) is a well-reviewed 58mm infrared filter noted for enhancing infrared photography and producing strong sky darkening, and is explicitly compatible with 58mm lenses. Breakthrough X2 IR (B) has a weather-sealed, ultra-slim double-threaded frame that prevents vignetting on wide-angle full-frame lenses but has far fewer customer reviews and less user insight
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 Infrared Photography - Weather-Sealed Frame Design
Breakthrough Photography X2 IR filter enables infrared photography with weather-sealed frame and nano coatings. Eliminates vignetting on wide-angle full-frame setups; made with Japanese optical glass
Pros
- weather-sealed frame design
- eliminates vignetting on wide-angle full-frame
- ultra-slim double-threaded design
- made with high-purity Japanese optical glass
Cons
- no explicit detail on included accessories
- customer insights lacking (text: None)
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Tie |
| Durability | Breakthrough Photography |
| Versatility | Hoya |
| User Reviews | Hoya |