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product_id: 278991794
title: "Hoya 55mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter"
brand: "hoya"
price: "$119.72"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Hoya"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/278991794-hoya-55mm-infrared-r72-screw-in-filter
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Blocks visible light up to 720nm 95% infrared light transmission (760-860nm) Precision Japanese optical glass & aluminum frame Hoya 55mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter

**Brand:** hoya
**Price:** $119.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 See the unseen. Shoot the extraordinary.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hoya 55mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter by hoya
- **How much does it cost?** $119.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hoya enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hoya brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits 55mm lenses on DSLRs & mirrorless cameras without IR-blocking sensors
- • **Unlock Invisible Worlds:** Capture surreal infrared images beyond human sight
- • **Crafted for Professionals:** Durable, precision-milled aluminum frame with premium Japanese glass
- • **Customizable Contrast Effects:** Pair with color filters to craft unique black & white or color IR styles
- • **Precision Infrared Transmission:** 95% light pass-through in the 760-860nm range for vivid IR shots

## Overview

The Hoya 55mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter is a top-tier optical accessory designed for infrared photography. It blocks visible light up to 720nm while transmitting 95% of infrared light between 760-860nm, enabling stunning, otherworldly images. Made in Japan with precision-milled aluminum and high-quality optical glass, it fits 55mm lenses and pairs seamlessly with color contrast filters to customize your infrared shots. Ideal for digital cameras without IR-blocking sensors, this filter transforms your photography into a visionary art form.

## Description

The HOYA R72 Infrared filter is specifically designed for infrared photography with digital cameras and infrared film. Infrared light starts in the high-red area of the visible spectrum at around 750nm and goes up beyond 1000nm. This light is not visible to the naked eye. Looking through the R72 filter it looks almost opaque because the filter is only passing light from the very high red edge of the visible spectrum and infrared light. Infrared photography yields very interesting, sometimes stunning, and creative result as object in a scene reflect infrared light differently than normal light. Due to the nature of infrared light, filter factor and exposure compensation vary widely from visible light and depends largely on lighting conditions. Works well with digital cameras, especially mirrorless cameras or DSLRS with no IR blocking filter in front of the sensor. (Please check your camera's owners manual). The filter completely transmits the light at 760nm - 860nm. (infrared spectrum) with the light transmission 95%. The HOYA R72 is constructed using high-quality optical glass from Hoya mounted in a precision milled aluminum frame that provides rigidity. Consistent quality, made in Japan. Can be paired with colored black and white contrast filters such as the R25 (red), K2 (yellow), O (orange) or other color filters to change the color rendition or contrast effects.

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Review: Met my expectations. The best way to get infrared photos in a digital camera

## Features

- Used for infrared photography applications with digital cameras and specialized IR film
- Blocks all visible light up to 720nm for photographing subjects and details that are not normally visible.
- Variable filter factor depending on ISO sensitivity and lighting conditions.
- Can be paired with colored black and white contrast filters to change the colored or contrast effects with this filter.
- Made in Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0000AI1GY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,383 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1 in Camera Lens Infrared Filters |
| Item model number | Y1IR72055 |
| Manufacturer | Hoya |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.25 cm; 0.15 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hoya
- **Coating description:** Multi Coating
- **Material:** Aluminum, Optical Glass
- **Photo filter effect type:** Infrared
- **Photo filter thread size:** 55 Millimeters

## Images

![Hoya 55mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MloDXkrdL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***R on 18 February 2024*

Allt var bra.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***E on 15 July 2021*

Met my expectations. The best way to get infrared photos in a digital camera

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***M on 25 September 2016*

As expected. Top class product.

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- Hoya 55mm R72 Infrared Filter
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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*