Quick answer
Choose the Clear filter for maximum sharpness and color neutrality, or the Haze filter if you want a subtle softening effect and reduced UV haze in bright outdoor scenes.
What the Haze filter does
The Haze filter adds a very slight diffusion that softens fine details and reduces contrast, giving images a more film-like, gentle look. It also helps cut through atmospheric haze in sunny or high-UV conditions, which can make distant subjects appear clearer. The trade-off is a small loss of absolute sharpness compared to the Clear filter.
What the Clear filter does
The Clear filter is optically neutral and designed to protect your lens without altering the image. It uses Japanese AGC optical glass for high clarity and minimal color shift. If you want your GR IV to produce its native sharp, contrasty files, the Clear filter is the straightforward choice.
Build and mounting
Both versions use the same SquareHood bayonet mount that attaches directly to the camera—no third-party adapter needed. The cap design is a pinch style held in place by a small notch inside the hood. Each hood includes a rubber cap to protect the glass when not in use.
Decision rules: Haze vs Clear
- Choose Haze if: You shoot outdoors in bright sun and want to reduce UV haze in landscapes, or you prefer a slightly softer, more film-like look straight out of camera.
- Choose Clear if: You want maximum sharpness and color accuracy, or you shoot in controlled lighting where haze reduction isn't needed.
- Consider both if: You want the option to switch between looks. The bayonet mount makes swapping filters quick, so you can carry both and choose per scene. If you shoot a mix of conditions, owning both gives you flexibility without compromising either look.
Product facts
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SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass for GR IV (Haze or Clear): The hood uses clear Japanese AGC optical glass and has an improved connection to the camera with a new pinch-style cap held by a notch inside the hood. This means you get reliable mounting and a secure cap that won't accidentally pop off, regardless of which filter type you choose.
SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass for GR IV (Haze or Clear)
Fit guidance
Best for
- Street photographers who want a protective filter with minimal image impact (Clear)
- Landscape photographers who shoot in bright, hazy conditions and want a subtle softening effect (Haze)
Not for
- Users who need a polarizing or ND effect—this is a protective filter, not a variable-density filter
