HOYA by Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is the world leader in color filters for photo and video equipment for almost 80 years.
It is also a leading international corporation in fields such as electro-optics, photonics, ophthalmology, and healthcare.

Five photo contest winners will receive sets of the latest HOYA filter models.

Winners will be able to choose the correct filter diameter for their lens, available sizes: 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 77 82 mm


The HOYA Sq100 square filter system can be used with almost any lens. No need to purchase separate filters for each lens. The filters of the system are rimless, so there is no risk of vignetting. It is more convenient to combine filters since the system allows you to use up to three square filters at the same time in addition to the polarizer. Changing filters is faster and easier than with round filters. The prize consists of three parts:

1. SQ100 HOLDER KIT

Consisting of a holder, a polarizing filter and two prong adapters that secure the polarizing filter inside the holder and connected to the lens.

2. ND FILTER 1000

Neutral density filter that reduces exposure by 10 stops.

3. SQ100 ADAPTER RINGS

Adapter rings for using the HOYA Sq100 square filter system with various lenses. Available sizes (mm) 46 52 58 62 67 72 77 86


HOYA HD nano CIR-PL and Mk II UV

Two filters of the most advanced nano Mk II series.
Apart from chemically-improved ultra-strong optical glass, this series uses a new scratch-resistant nano-coating.

HD nano Mk II CIR–PL

Premium filter with 16 layers of anti-reflective, ultra-hard nano-coating and a high transparency polarizing film. Water & oil repellent and stain-resistant properties.

HD nano Mk II UV

Premium filter with 32 layers of anti-reflective, ultra-hard nano, high-transmittance coating, and toughened UV glass. Water & oil-repellent and stain-resistant properties.


HOYA HD CIR-PL and Mk II UV

Two filters of the advanced Mk II series with the chemically-improved ultra-strong optical glass

HD Mk II CIR–PL New

Premium filter with 16 layers of anti-reflective coating and a high transparency polarizing film.
Water & oil-repellent and stain-resistant properties.

HD Mk II UV New

Premium filter with 16 layers of anti-reflective, high-transmittance coating and toughened glass.
Water & oil repellent and stain-resistant properties.


HD MK III IRND FILTER KIT New

Includes the three premium IRND filters HD Mk II IRND 8, 64, and 1000. As these densities allow photographers to create all possible effects of ND filters, such as motion blur, flowing effect, and greater creative control overexposure, it is the perfect all-around kit that contains all the essential and most popular ND filters for photography. That makes the kit perfect for both amateur and professional photographers who want to fully make use of ND filters in all kinds of situations just as much as those who are not sure which ND filter is best for their vision and hence want to try out several densities.


CLOSE-UP LENS SET II

Convenient kit of 3 multi-coated close-up lenses No.1, No. 2, and No.4 for macro photography using either digital or film cameras. A completely clear optical lens element inside a light aluminum frame will let you get closer to the object.

Close-up lens is an extremely convenient tool that is attached to the front part of the master lens allows you shooting in macro style. In other words, a close-up lens makes the original minimum working distance of your lens shorter, which will allow you to get closer to the subject and shoot it with bigger magnification. Suggested for shooting flora, insects, and small objects.


«Provincial Ballet» Collage of the 2020 competition winner Sergey Kovyak

Collage of the 2022 competition winner Vladimir Lyapin