
Hoya
Hoya HFOPL062 62mm Fusion ONE PL-CIR Camera Filter
★★★★★
Tame reflections and deepen color saturation in your landscape and travel work with this sharp, flare-resistant 62mm polarizer.
$45.90*
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Overview
Key Features
Reduces reflections from non metallic surfaces, increases contrast and colour saturation
Hoya professional grade optical glass
18 layers of Super HMC multi coating for high light transmission and resistance to flare
Stain resistant to protect against finger prints and smudges
Water repellent easy to keep clean
Specifications
Filter Size
62mm
Filter Type
PL-CIR (Circular Polarizing)
Optical Glass
Hoya Professional Grade
Coating
18 Layers Super HMC Multi Coating
Stain Resistant
Yes
Water Repellent
Yes
Brand
Hoya
Model
HFOPL062
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Eliminates reflections off water, glass, and wet surfaces to reveal hidden detail — invaluable for stream and waterfall photography.
- The 18-layer Super HMC coating resists flare and ghosting, preserving contrast even when shooting toward bright skies or backlit scenes.
- Boosts color saturation in foliage and skies without an overdone look, giving landscape images a natural vibrancy straight out of camera.
- Stain-resistant and water-repellent glass surfaces stay clean during outdoor shoots, reducing time spent wiping and more time shooting.
- Professional-grade optical glass maintains edge-to-edge sharpness, keeping pace with modern high-resolution sensors.
👎 Cons
- Polarization effect becomes uneven on ultra-wide lenses, producing a visible gradient across broad skies that's hard to fix in editing.
- The filter adds a slight but noticeable amount of front weight, which can affect balance on smaller, lighter prime lenses.
- At approximately 1 to 1.5 stops of light loss, shooting in fading light or dense shade may require tripod support or higher ISO.
- No carrying case or pouch is included, leaving the coated glass surfaces exposed during transport unless you supply your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much light does this 62mm polarizer absorb, and will it affect my handheld shooting?
Expect roughly 1 to 1.5 stops of light loss, which is competitive for a circular polarizer. In good daylight this won't force you onto a tripod, though in overcast or golden-hour conditions you may need to bump your ISO slightly.
Does the 18-layer multi-coating introduce any color cast to images?
No — the Super HMC coating is designed for neutral transmission. In practice, images show no visible warm or cool shift, so the polarization effect enhances saturation without skewing your white balance.
How well does the water-repellent coating hold up after months of regular field use?
The coating remains effective over extended use. Water beads and rolls off, and fingerprints wipe away cleanly rather than smearing. It degrades much more slowly than coatings on budget filters, maintaining its repellent properties across seasons of shooting.
Can I stack this with a UV or ND filter on a 62mm lens without vignetting?
For focal lengths around 35mm and longer (full-frame equivalent), stacking works without visible corner darkening. On wider lenses, the combined filter height may introduce vignetting, so test at your widest focal length before committing to a stacked setup.
Is the rotation smooth enough to make fine adjustments for precise reflection control?
Yes — the polarizing ring rotates with even, well-damped resistance throughout its range. There are no tight or loose spots, so you can make precise micro-adjustments when dialing in the exact reflection removal you need on glass or water surfaces.