This 82mm B+W MRC Nano Master 803 ND Filter 82mm 3-Stopfrom B+W MRC Nano Master 803 ND Filter 82mm 3-Stopis a precision-crafted neutral density filter that reduces an exposure by 3 stops for finer control over exposure settings. By increasing the density evenly across the entire image area, the depth of field can be reduced to help isolate the image subject, even in brightly lit conditions. In addition, the shutter speed can be reduced to increase image blur and enhance the sense of movement, or smooth out the look of rushing water.

All filters of the new Master filter line are equipped with the exclusive Multi-Resistant Coating (MRC) nano premium coating technology. This high-quality broadband coating is applied on both sides and enhances the optical imaging properties, allowing uniform and increased transmittance across the entire light spectrum to be achieved, with minimal physically induced remaining reflection. The nano all-around protection on the filter glass also ensures increased scratch resistance and extremely fast, easy cleaning, providing a long filter life. The slim filter ring design is compatible with wide-angle lenses with an equivalent width of a 17mm full-frame lens. The top knurling is redesigned for enhanced gripping.

Optical Density 0.9    MRC Nano Coating    SCHOTT Optical Glass    Brass Ring with Enhanced Top Knurling    Darkens Entire Image Area    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Plastic-Free Packaging

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. with an ultra-wide angle lens (i.e. Canon 16-35mm F4L with a full frame camera), do you get the dreaded X show up and if so at what density does it show up?

A: The X you can sometimes pick up in the image with a variable ND filter is caused most of the time by variable ND filters that go over 7-8 stops and lower quality ones.The B+W filter is fine. The one thing you might pick up is when set to the widest setting on that lens, 16mm you might pick up some vignette. And that is going to happen with that lens with most filters because of how wide it can go. The filter is designed with a thinner frame so it should be somewhat minimal.

Q: 2. i have a question regarding this filter, do I need to use the lens hood for this filter, with the filter on the lends, the hood does not fit, is it ok to use the 24-70 2.8 70-200 2.8 17-35 2.8 24-120 4.0 lenses without hood, light will not stray inside the lens, with the ND filter on.? please respond. thanks. Ara

A: My best advice is to try a few shots with the hood on and off on each lens. The W.A. (17-35) will probably give the most trouble, but check the others as well.

Q: 3. Does this filter work with an M.Zuiko Olympus F2.8 Pro 12-40mm?And would a step down ring 52-62mm cause vignetting?

A: It will work with that lens. If your using a 52-62mm step up ring from a smaller lens you will be ok. If your using a step down to put a 52mm filter on a 62mm lens then you will most likely have vignetting.

Q: 4. Is this filter compatible with Lee Filters Foundation Kit (Standard 4x4") B&H # LEFK ?

A: Yes, this filter will fit with the Lee Filter Foundation Kit.

Q: 5. Does the ring physically stop at min and max ends, or does it just spin all the way around?

A: Yes! Hard stops on both ends. Great feature.

Q: 6. Would an 82mm lens cap be a snug fit with this? Or does it need to be bigger?

A: The 82mm cap works well on the filter for 77mm

Q: 7. Does this filter have hard stops?

A: So as not to confuse with my prior answer, there are no intermediate stops but yes there are stops at each end.

Q: 8. How can we clean the inside of the filter?

A: I must admit in a career of photography never needing to clean the inside of a rotating Polarizer. If for some really reason you actually had to clean the inside, that would be a task for a professional camera technician. No user serviceable parts are here.

Q: 9. Can I use this on my Nikon wide-angle lens 10-24mm without vignette?

A: Most likely, no. The rim on this filter being the variable midel, is much wider than a standard ND would be. You definitely need to find a fixed stop ND for a wide angle. Even with that, you may still have slight vignetting at the 10mm end.

Q: 10. Can this filter fit the Sony 10-18mm wide-angle lens?

A: That is a very wide angle lens and I would suspect a vignette problem. The answer to that would be to buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm version of filter. Now you have a filter that will adapt to any lens you might have with the appropriate step-up ring. By the way, the 77mm and is often on sale for less than the 62mm.