62mm ND Filter (4-stop) - Open Box

Hoya Solas IRND 1.2 62mm ND Filter — 4-Stop Exposure Control Without Color Shift

The gist: A premium Japanese-made 4-stop neutral density filter that blocks light accurately without the green or magenta cast that cheaper ND glass introduces — essential for travel photographers chasing silky waterfalls or golden-hour long exposures.

• 4-stop (16x) light reduction: Drops exposure by four stops, enabling 1/30–1/8 sec shutter speeds in bright daylight to blur water, clouds, or street motion.
• Infrared-neutral (IRND) coating: Blocks the near-infrared spectrum that standard ND filters let through, preventing the color shift that ruins long-exposure foliage and skin tones.
• Premium Japanese construction: Manufactured with Hoya’s precision optical glass and multi-layer coatings for neutral color reproduction across the full 1–10 stop Solas range.
• 62mm thread: Fits a wide range of travel-friendly lenses including many Fujifilm, Sony, and Canon kit zooms.

DPReview, in its announcement of the Hoya Solas IRND line, highlighted that the infrared blocking specifically addresses the color-shift problem that affects long exposures on lower-priced ND glass.

Best for: Travel photographers shooting long-exposure landscapes, seascapes, and urban scenes who want accurate color without post-correction. Skip it if: You mostly shoot portraits or don’t need long exposures — a fixed 4-stop ND has limited use beyond motion blur work. Open-box runs ~$73 — check the current price before buying.