Quick Answer

Choose the Clear filter if you want pure, unaltered image quality and basic protection. Choose the Haze filter if you frequently shoot in bright, contrasty light and want to tame highlights without editing. Both are SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass options that bayonet directly onto the GR III or GR IIIx, so you can swap them as your needs change.

What the SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass Actually Does

The SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass is a compact lens hood with a built-in filter that mounts directly to the camera via a bayonet mount, no third-party adapter needed. It protects the front element while offering either a Clear or Haze filter. Each hood includes a rubber cap to cover the glass and a front cap for when the camera is not in use.

Clear Filter: Pure Protection, No Color Shift

The Clear filter has an anti-scratch coating and does not alter the light passing through to the sensor. It is the best choice if you want the lens to perform exactly as designed, with no change in contrast or color. Use it as everyday protection against dust, fingerprints, and minor impacts.

Haze Filter: Cut Through Bright, Contrasty Light

The Haze filter is designed to reduce haze and improve contrast in bright conditions, such as when shooting landscapes or cityscapes in strong sunlight. It can help you capture more detail in distant subjects without relying on post-processing. However, it may slightly alter color balance, so it is not ideal for scenes where color accuracy is critical.

Fitting and Compatibility: GR III vs GR IIIx

Both filter types are available for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx. The bayonet mount is camera-specific, so make sure you select the correct camera model when ordering. The hood attaches directly to the camera body, and the rubber cap and front cap are included. If you need a replacement metal ring cap, the SquareHood Metal Ring Cap is available separately.

Tradeoffs: Clear vs Haze

  • Image Quality: Clear: no alteration to color or contrast. Haze: reduces haze and boosts contrast, but may shift colors slightly. Choose Clear for faithful color, Haze for punchier landscapes.
  • Protection: Both offer the same physical protection and anti-scratch coating. The difference is purely optical. Either filter protects your lens equally well.
  • Convenience: Both mount the same way and include caps. You can swap them quickly if you own both. Consider owning both if you shoot varied conditions.

Product Facts

  • SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass for GR III & IIIx (Haze or Clear): These lens hoods for the GR III and GR IIIx are the most compact protection currently available for these cameras. The hoods are bayonet mounted, so they attach directly to the camera, no third party adapter is required. Each hood comes with a rubber cap to protect the glass. The glass is clear and has an anti scratch coating, it also comes with a front cap to protect the glass when the camera is not in use. You get a streamlined, adapter-free solution that protects the lens and offers a choice between Clear and Haze filters, with caps included for storage.
  • SquareHood Metal Ring Cap: Spare metal lens cap for the SquareHood X100 Glass, MK4, Ricoh GR v2 and Adapter Ring or the Fuji XF23mm f/2.8 and XF27mm f/2.8 lenses. If you lose or damage the front cap, this spare keeps your filter protected without buying a whole new hood.

Which Should You Choose?

Best for

  • Photographers who want unaltered image quality and basic protection (Clear)
  • Shooters who frequently deal with bright, hazy conditions and want better contrast straight out of camera (Haze)

Not for

  • Those who need a filter for very low-light situations where any light loss is unacceptable (both filters may slightly reduce light, though the amount is not specified)
  • Users who want a single filter to handle all conditions without compromise (consider owning both)