The Hoya 62mm HD Digital Protector Filter is the ultimate in clear filters. It will not affect the colour balance or performance of your lenses in the slightest. However, constant use will protect your valued lenses from expensive front element damage which could be caused by dirt, knocks or scratches HD Glass Ultra Clear High Transparency Optical Glass Chemically Enhanced Optical Glass is 4x Stronger HD Coating 8-layer Anti-Reflective Multi-Coating Water & Oil Repellent, Scratch & Stain Resistant HD Frame Wide-Angle Lens Compatible Ultra Thin Frame Glass Mounted with High Pressure Press Technology Hardened Glass Hardened optical glass that has 4 times the breaking strength in ANSI standardized testing (ANSI Z80.3: 2001) where a steel balls of varying size & weight were dropped from a height of 50 inches onto the glass. Hardened 8 Layer Waterproof Multi-coating Newly developed industry leading 8-layer multi-coating yields an average light transmission rate of 99.35% between 400 & 700nm (visible spectrum). These coatings greatly reduce reflections off the surface of the glass allowing you to capture more light in your photos. As with all Hoya multi-coatings, HD HMC is applied in a furnace at high heat, bonding the coating to the surface of the glass. This process is called "hard coating" & it is far more durable than other coating techniques. The chemistry of the top layer is formulated not just to be more durable but to be resistant to oil stains. This means that finger prints & other oils are much easier to remove.