I had researched the qualities and capabilities of an ND filter. What I did not like was that each 'level' of ND effect were a separate lens and to buy a range of them would cost money and add bulk to your camera bag. When I found this variable ND filter, at a reasonable price, I ordered it. I like that, with one lens, I can change the density quickly by a simple rotation of the lens. Where as, if I had a set of ND filters, I would have to guess what effect I wanted, select a lens from the set, screw it on and hopefully not miss my shot. True, for a tripod set up and all the time in the world, you could try different lenses and compose your shot but most of my work is wildlife and at-the-moment shot. A great addition to my camera bag.
10/11/2022
Does leave a noticeable pattern near maximum darkness. From 0% to about 80% it's clean, but above 80% light reduction it will quickly become rather unusable. At 90%, it does become very obvious.
17/10/2022
Great ND filter to have for those sunny days. Using it in my Sigma 1.4mm lens and it helps produce some stunning shots in bright sunny days. Made of good quality materials.
13/10/2022
I wanted a gradient filter for my telephoto lens. I'm new at basic photography as I cautiously venture beyond auto-everything mode. This filter works great for my purposes! I like the rotation feature to change the tint. Super cool and no fiddling with a box of filters! I am taking a lot of outdoor pictures while hiking and this filter is exactly what I needed! It's very well made too.
09/10/2022