Hoya 62mm Variable Neutral Density Filter

Hoya 62mm Variable Neutral Density Filter

The Hoya 62mm Variable Neutral Density Filter offers a variable exposure reduction ranging from approximately 1.5 to 9 stops (density 0.45 to 2.7). This filter darkens the entire image, enabling photography with wider apertures or slower shutter speeds than normally possible. The density level is easily adjusted by rotating the front filter ring, allowing precise control over exposure length. This facilitates control over depth of field and motion blur effects.

Construction and Design

• Made from high-quality optical glass to maintain image clarity.
• Set within a slim-profile aluminum ring to minimize vignetting on wide-angle lenses.
• The filter does not feature front accessory threads.

Specifications

• Filter Type: Variable Neutral Density
• Density Range: 0.45 (1.5 stops) to 2.7 (9 stops)
• Shape: Circular
• Diameter: 62 mm
• Front Accessory Thread: Unthreaded
• Filter Material: Glass
• Ring Material: Aluminum
• Coatings: Not specified by manufacturer

Features and Benefits

• Precision built-in double ring design allows smooth rotation of the outer ring to control neutral density effect anywhere within the 1.5 to 9 stop range.
• Thin profile reduces the likelihood of vignetting when used with wide-angle lenses.
• Enables creative control over depth of field by allowing wider apertures.
• Facilitates motion blur effects by permitting slower shutter speeds.
• Replaces the need for multiple graded ND filters, saving cost and time on location.

Applications

• Slow shutter speeds for motion blur effects such as waterfalls, moving vehicles, or panning shots.
• Wider apertures to decrease depth of field and emphasize the subject.
• Use with higher ISO films in bright lighting conditions.
• Allows cine and video cameras with fixed shutter speeds to film in bright environments like beaches or snowy scenes.