Hoya Fusion Antistatic Circular Polarizer Filter 52mm

Polarizing Filter Functionality

Light rays reflected from surfaces become polarized. Polarizing filters selectively control which light rays enter the camera lens, effectively removing unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass. They also enhance color saturation and improve contrast. The effect is visible through the viewfinder and can be adjusted by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies depending on the rotation and orientation relative to the sun.

Applications

This filter is ideal for outdoor photography, such as capturing cloud-filled skies or enhancing the saturation of water bodies like oceans or lakes. It can increase or decrease reflections on water or glass surfaces, making it useful for shooting through windows or glass. When shooting black and white, combining with a red filter can simulate a dramatic storm effect.

Alongside UV or Skylight filters, a polarizing filter is essential gear for photographers aiming to transform ordinary images into vibrant, creative photos by boosting color saturation.

Hoya Fusion Antistatic Filter Features

• Antistatic Coating: Newly developed coating acts as a force field to repel dust, reducing the need for frequent cleaning, especially in dusty environments.
• Durability: Hardened, antistatic top-layer is water repellent, stain resistant, scratch resistant, and easy to clean from smudges or fingerprints.
• Optical Quality: Made in Japan from hand-selected silicates, carefully smelted and blended to produce high-performance optical glass.
• Multi-Coating: Improved 9-layer Super Multi-coating significantly reduces or eliminates surface reflections, ensuring ultra-clear, high transmission with minimal impact on color balance, contrast, or image clarity.
• Frame Design: Lightweight, two-piece, very low-profile aluminum frame with front filter threads minimizes vignetting on ultra-wide-angle lenses and allows smooth rotation.

Technical Advantages

• Ultra-smooth filter rotation for precise control
• Scratch resistant coating protects against everyday wear
• Stain resistant surface guards against ink, markers, and other contaminants
• Water repellent surface causes water to bead and wipe away easily
• Fingerprints and smudges can be cleaned effortlessly
• Professional-grade optical glass ensures superior image quality