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Hoya 1964 62mm Circular Polarizer Filter

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Eliminate reflections and punch up sky contrast with the Hoya 62mm Circular Polarizer — a landscape and outdoor essential that works on any lens with a 62mm filter thread.

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Overview

The Hoya 1964 62mm Circular Polarizer is a G series filter combining a circular polarizing element with dual-surface anti-reflection coating for photographers seeking effective light control in outdoor and landscape work. The CPL's function is twofold: it attenuates reflections from non-metallic surfaces (water, glass, wet foliage, painted surfaces) and it increases sky-to-cloud contrast and color saturation by blocking non-axial light waves. Both effects are controlled by rotating the filter mount — maximum polarization is achieved when shooting with the light source approximately 90 degrees to the side, and the effect fades as the shooting angle shifts toward or away from the light. The circular polarization design (as opposed to linear) is critical for AF compatibility: it preserves phase-detect autofocus function across all modern camera systems.

The Hoya G series positions this filter as a quality-accessible option for both amateur and professional photographers who want reliable results without premium-tier pricing. The dual-surface coating suppresses internal reflections and ghosting to a meaningful degree — adequate for standard outdoor shooting conditions. Photographers shooting in extreme contre-jour situations or requiring maximum flare suppression will find Hoya's Pro1D or HD Nano series more capable, but for the majority of landscape, travel, and outdoor portrait applications, the G series performs cleanly. The filter attaches to any lens with a 62mm front thread and adds approximately 1.5–2 stops of light absorption at maximum polarization effect — compensate accordingly when shooting in dimmer outdoor conditions.

Key Features

G series filters offer both amateur and professional photographers HOYA's famous quality at reasonable prices. They have coatings applied to both surfaces to suppress reflection and increase light transmission

Creates dramatic sky/cloud contrast.

Saturates colors without changing color balance.

Mount rotates to control amount of effect.

Specifications

Filter Type
Circular Polarizer (PL-CIR)
Size
62mm
Series
G Series
Coating
Anti-reflection (both surfaces)
Mount
Rotating (independent of lens)
AF Compatibility
Yes (circular polarization — phase-detect safe)
Exposure Impact
Approximately 1.5–2 stop reduction

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Rotating mount allows precise, real-time control of polarization effect intensity while composing in the viewfinder without removing the filter.
  • Anti-reflection coating on both surfaces of the G series reduces ghosting and improves light transmission compared to uncoated CPL alternatives.
  • Saturates colors — particularly foliage, water, and sky — without altering the overall white balance or color temperature of the scene.
  • Circular polarization design maintains full autofocus compatibility with phase-detect and contrast-detect AF systems on all modern cameras.
  • Dramatic sky-and-cloud contrast enhancement is achieved in-camera during capture, reducing reliance on polarization simulation in post-processing.

👎 Cons

  • 1.5–2 stop light reduction limits usability in low-light outdoor conditions — overcast or shaded scenes may produce too-slow shutter speeds for handheld shooting.
  • G series single-coating does not suppress flare and ghosting as effectively as Hoya's HD or Pro1D multi-coated CPL options in high-contrast backlit scenes.
  • Polarization effect is weakest when shooting directly toward or away from the sun — CPL is ineffective for eliminating reflections in many front-lit portrait scenarios.
  • 62mm filter size cannot be used on lenses with different filter thread diameters without a step-up or step-down ring, limiting cross-lens versatility.
  • The rotating mount adds a small but noticeable amount of extra lens length, which can complicate hood attachment or lens cap fit on some lens configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filter mount rotates independently of the lens, allowing you to dial in the polarization angle while looking through the viewfinder or at your live view. As you rotate, you'll see reflections on water, glass, and foliage diminish and sky contrast increase — or decrease — depending on your orientation to the light source. Maximum effect occurs when the sun is roughly 90 degrees to your shooting axis; minimal effect occurs when shooting directly toward or away from the sun.
Yes — a circular polarizer reduces light reaching the sensor, typically by 1.5 to 2 stops. At the polarizer's maximum effect rotation, you'll need to compensate with a longer shutter speed, wider aperture, or higher ISO. In bright outdoor shooting this is rarely a problem, but in lower-light outdoor conditions (overcast, shade, early morning) be aware of the exposure penalty before adding a CPL to your setup.
Yes. Circular polarizers are specifically designed to work with AF systems, unlike linear polarizers. The "circular" designation refers to the way the filter circularly polarizes light after linear polarization, which prevents the polarized light from disrupting the beam-splitter-based phase-detect autofocus used in most cameras. Linear polarizers can cause AF failure; this CPL avoids that issue.
The G series coating applies anti-reflection treatment to both surfaces of the filter, which suppresses internal reflections and increases light transmission through the glass. It meaningfully reduces ghosting compared to uncoated filters, but does not match the performance of Hoya's higher-tier multi-coated or HD-series filters in extreme contre-jour shooting scenarios.
62mm is a mid-range filter thread size used on a variety of zoom and prime lenses from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, and others. Verify your specific lens filter thread diameter (stamped on the front element ring or in the lens manual) before purchasing — even 1mm difference (e.g., 62mm vs 67mm) makes the filter incompatible without a step-up ring.

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