This filter has changed the way that I do photography! When I pair this with my f/1.8 prime lens, I can get amazing depth of field shots in broad daylight without having them being blown out or overexposed. This made for some great Senior photos. And, I can take some great long-exposure shots during the daytime of waterfalls and things. I would definitely recommend this filter to any photographer looking to accomplish these things.There are a couple of drawbacks to this filter however. If you want to use this filter in combination with others such as a UV filter, this needs to be the filter on top. The mount on the top of this filter (not the side that attaches to the camera) is 55MM rather than 52MM. This means that with this filter on, I cannot attach my lens cap or any other filter. I ended up putting my UV filter onto the camera first, so it's not a big deal. The only other thing is that the arrow indicating what level of ND is being applied is on the bottom of the filter, so I have to flip up my camera to check where I'm at. I saw other reviewers commenting this as well.Overall, I like using this filter and I have gotten some great shots with it. Would recommend to any amateur photographer looking to step up their game.

A very nice filter. So far I cannot complain. It does not seem to produce sun flares or any other noticable distortion like cheaper filters will.

I would not recommend it to a friend, I bought it to use it for taking shots of the ocean against the rocks, well when I place it to Max it does not close the whole disc black but does a star shape so that in the picture the corners are blown out and it gives a lot of cross-polarization. I was told it is common when you buy variable density filters that are not fixed. I just bought and received the Image ND 2 4 6 replacement filter kit and worked much better for me for what I was trying to accomplish. updated - Oct 27th - I am told that to use this filter it is best used at a 90 degree angle of the sun, that is you place your sholder facing the sun then stick your arm out in front of you at that in 90 degrees to help with flare and cross-polarization.

I use a uv filter to protect the lens, but sometimes you get glaring if pointed near the sun as expected as they all do unless its coated. Good lens.

Great value. Pictures look good with filter. Provides camera lens protection. Lens cap fit with filter on.

I have been using this filter to protect my lens and it has done the job.

This filter acts a protection cover for my camera's lens.

I bought this filter to use in bright sun light with flash without always having to use hss.