This 1- to 3-stop, 52mm Hoya 52mm Graduated ND Filter 1-3 Stophelps to specifically darken skies and other bright areas of the image. The filter has a 3-stop density at one edge and evenly tapers to a 1-stop density at the opposite edge, with a smooth gradation throughout the middle of the filter plane. The design of this filter incorporates a rotating mount to allow precise positioning of the density over a selected area of the scene for greater control in darkening the brightest areas of an image. A neutral density filter does not affect the overall coloration of an image and helps to reduce the amount of light entering the camera lens in order to enable the use of wider aperture settings or longer shutter speeds.

This filter is constructed from one wedge layer of clear optical glass that is matched and bonded to a second layer of neutral density filter glass for a smooth, even density transition that maintains high image quality. It is set within a durable rotating aluminum filter ring.

0.3 to 0.9 Optical Density    Clear Optical Glass Construction    Aluminum Filter Ring    Even Gradation Across Entire Filter    Rotating Design for Placing Density

0.9 to 0.3 ND graduated filter for darkening skies and other bright areas of the image.

Even density gradation across entire filter plane.

Rotating mount enables controllable density placement.

Neutral density filters do not alter the coloration of an image and help to reduce the amount of light entering the lens to permit an increased exposure.

Clear optical glass construction with an aluminum filter ring.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit onto a Moment lens 62mm Filter Mount?

A: Yes.

Q: 2. Is it really made in Japan like the picture shows?

A: Yes, this filter is made in Japan.

Q: 3. I already bought 3 stop filter of this. Can you help me where I can get 6 stop filter?

A: Here is the link for a high quality 77mm 6 stop filter by Hoya. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012350-REG/hoya_xpd_77nd64_77mm_pro_nd_64x.html

Q: 4. Any vignette on a lens with 77mm thread? How is edge distortion?

A: These is no vignetting unless the lens is wider than 28mm. These is no noticeable edge distortion either.

Q: 5. Can the Hoya ND filters be stacked?

A: Yes. But be mindful that the following units stacked can cause vignette issues depending on lens being used.

Q: 6. what is difference between this and Hoya 77mm NDx400 HMC Filter B&H # HOND400MC77 MFR # A77ND400 (https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/155266-REG/Hoya_A77ND400_77_mm_Neutral_Density.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/155266-REG/Hoya_A77ND400_77_mm_Neutral_Density.html/a) ?

A: The Hoya ND4 only loses two stops of light, while the ND400 loses around 9 stops. The ND400 is a darker density that the ND4.

Q: 7. Is this recommended for digital cameras?

A: The Hoya 72mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter is recommended for both digital and film cameras. Hoya's Pro Digital line of filters are slimmer but still have threading on both sides of the filter. Ultra-thin filter frames help to avoid vignetting on super wide angle lenses while the front threads mean they will also hold a lens cap. HMC filters feature a 3 layer multi-coating while their Pro Digital line's multi-coating is optimized for use with digital sensors.

Q: 8. How do you clean this without damaging the multi coating?

A: Use this ZEISS Lens Care Kit BH #ZELCK2

Q: 9. Would this fit my Nikon 24-70mm lens?

A: There are different version of the Nikon 24-70mm lens. the VR 2.8 and the Z 2.8s versions use these 82mm filters. The first generation 2.8 without VR will use 77mm filters. The 24-70mm F4s uses 72mm fitlers.

Q: 10. Will this vignette with 7.5mm ultrawide Laowa lens?

A: You will get some vignetting when using this filter on the 7.5 but can be corrected in post.