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(More customer reviews)Nothing matches the power of a Neutral Density (ND) filter for a simple means to introduce dynamic elements into an otherwise static scene. For those who don't know, neutral density filters reduce the amount of light coming through the lens. With an ND filter, you cn reduce the light, so you can use a slower exposure and blur that waterfall you're photographing. It looks a like more like a waterfall if the falling water isn't frozen in time and space. Likewise, let's say you're photographing a street scene - use a ND filter and the shoppers hurrying along become blurred, adding a dynamic element to the scene. By the way, you'll generally want to use a tripod or monopod when shooting with ND filters.
This ND filter is adjustable through a range of NF number 2 through 400, which is quite remarkable. That's a range of 8 f-stops. It sure beats having to carry several ND filters and fumbling for the one you want.
There is no question that these are inexpensive filters. The nearest competitor is twice as costly. These filters are multi-coated instead of single-coated.
I've only been able to put them to limited use so far, because it is winter in Chicago and I am not doing much outdoor photography.
But so far, my limited tests have been encouraging. The adjustment ring slides smoothly and stays in place. I've noticed no color shifts (something that would be typical with inexpensive filters). Vignetting on a 28mm digital camera lens is moderately severe at 28mm, but disappears between 35 - 50mm. For landscape photography, this could be a killer unless you are willing to crop your photos.
Overall, I am very pleased with this ND filter. It seems to do the job without breaking the bank.
Jerry
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Neutral Density (ND) filters can reduce the intensity of light without appreciably changing its color. Classic ND filters have different f-stop reduction numbers and transmittance thus generated can be applied for different shooting conditions, such as portraiture, water falls, etc. This innovative item brings great innovation of the filter industry. Through the polarization angle modulation (rotate the filter ring when operating), this lens can change the luminous flux substantially with freedom, reducing the ND number from 2 to 400! It can easily replace dozens of all grade of density ND gray filters The filter is made of two pieces of high polarizer (HPL) which has above 99.7 polarization and a precision rotary of the wide-angle lens ring. Please note the glass of this filter is made in Japan, and it is multi-coated. (a single coated will sell at better price)..
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