Helping to reduce reflections and glare, the Hoya 62mm Polarizer Filter for Photographyfrom Hoya 62mm Polarizer Filter for Photographyfilters out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface. By filtering this light, a noticeable increase in the saturation of skies and foliage is possible, as well as the ability to produce clearer imagery when photographing in hazy conditions. The filter is constructed from optical glass and is mounted within a durable, lightweight aluminum ring that has a hard anodized finish to guard against wear.

A linear polarizer differs from a circular polarizer in that it does not support the use of a camera's autofocus or auto exposure functions; it is best suited for use with manual cameras, such as view cameras, that are not dependent on internal mechanisms to determine focus or metering settings.

Helps to Eliminate Reflections and Glare    Reduces Haze and Blue Cast in Landscapes    Greater Color and Tonal Saturation    3 to 4x Filter Factor, +1.6 to 2 Stops    Non-Coated Optical Glass    Rotating Filter Mount    58mm Front Filter Threads    Hard Anodized Aluminum Ring

Helps to reduce reflections and glare by filtering out light that has become polarized due to reflection from a non-metallic surface.

Polarizing filters arrange, and filter, directionally polarized light perpendicularly to the reflected light, allowing for the absorption of much of the light.

Clears up haze in distant landscapes and provides more saturated, vivid colors.

Strongest effect when used at a 90° angle from the sun.

Optical glass construction maintains image clarity.

Aluminum filter ring is both lightweight and durable and features a hard anodized finish to guard against scratching and wear.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does the Hoya Brand compare to Heliopan or Sony circular polarizers?

A: Hoya makes a very good filter and is comparable to Sony and just under Heliopan's quality.

Q: 2. Hoya XHD3-72CRPL have a front thread to use for lens cap?

A: Yes, the filter has a front thread for a snap on cap or a screw in cap.

Q: 3. Is the .3 stop light loss number in the specifications accurate?

A: I suspect that there is some semantics involved. However, I find the in my terms the factor is 1.3. By this I mean for example: holding the shutter speed constant, I get a reading of f9 without the filter, with the filter on and adjusted for maximum effect it will require a aperture of f5.6 for an equivalent exposure. I was mislead by the point three as well, but it is still better than the 2.5 or a bit more that conventional filters of this type yield.Hope this helps.

Q: 4. Does this filter come with a case?

A: The packaging for the filter is the case, as you can see in the 2nd photo in our images.

Q: 5. What is the difference between the NXT and the NXT PLUS filter?

A: The plus it multicoated to reduce ghosting and flares and it has top knurling to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens.

Q: 6. Hoya 82mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter and Hoya 82mm EVO Antistatic Circular Polarizer Filter. Which one is better and why? Why HD3 so expensive? Is the photos will be different?

A: The HD3 has harder coatings, and uses a higher quality polarization film.

Q: 7. Will this fit my 24-70mm lens?

A: It should, since it's 82 mm.

Q: 8. Will this fit a Leica Q2 with lens hood installed?

A: The Hoya 49mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter cannot be used on the Leica Q2 at the same time as the lens hood.

Q: 9. What is the difference with HD Nano MK II?, which one is better?

A: The Hoya 82mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter has 16 layers of nano multi-coating, while the Hoya HD Nano MK II has 32 layers of nano multi-coating.

Q: 10. Is this a thin filter? What is the thickness of it?

A: Although Hoya does not publish the thickness of the NXT Plus Circular Polarizer, it would not be the thinnest option from Hoya. You may want to look to the Hoya 72mm HD3 Circular Polarizer Filter, BH # HOCPHD372 which is less likely to cause vignetting on wide-angle lenses. https://bhpho.to/3LXhNmp