I'm a professional photographer and for my fast-paced outdoor portrait sessions with the flash unit, I was looking for an ND filter to keep the shutter speed below 1/250sec.at an aperture value of f/2.8. I had always used fixed ND filters which were not practical for changing light conditions at all, so I literally split hairs until finding this great value.
As for the test results: When enlarged %100 no softening effect at all even a tiny bit more defined!
All shot on the tripod at self-timer and live view to be precise (Nikon D750)
#1 image is without filter @ 1/800sec @ f/2.8
#2 image is with the variable ND filter @ 1/20 sec @ f/2.8 (ND 32)
#3 image is again with the variable ND filter @ 1/400 sec @ f/2.8 (ND 2)
As for the test results: When enlarged %100 no softening effect at all even a tiny bit more defined!
All shot on the tripod at self-timer and live view to be precise (Nikon D750)
#1 image is without filter @ 1/800sec @ f/2.8
#2 image is with the variable ND filter @ 1/20 sec @ f/2.8 (ND 32)
#3 image is again with the variable ND filter @ 1/400 sec @ f/2.8 (ND 2)
27/01/2024
This filter offers some great flexibility when shooting outdoors and you want a little more control over the light hitting your camera sensor. The only drawback is not being able to use a lens hood with it (to my knowledge).
09/01/2024
I used to hate to take pictures under the sun. Not anymore. This filter is SO GOOD, it flattens light beautifully that I use it even indoor, as much as I can.
02/01/2024
Works well. Super cheap but great quality. It does the job I need it to do. Easy to use and adjust. Super easy to remove as well. Protects the canera lens. True to size.
24/12/2023
The filter is great, for the price is amazing, my biggest issue, you can stack any filters infront of it. Its capped, its not too bad, but my cheap matte box wont connect to it sadly
13/12/2023
Used the filter on a number of shoots and it gives a nice subtle brown tones, which really emphasis neutral tones. Such a good buy and deal compared to others 5x the price.
14/11/2023