This 3-stop, 86mm Heliopan 86mm ND Filter 3-Stopprovides a 3-stop exposure reduction. Its 0.9 optical density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed without overexposing your image. By slowing your exposure time, you can create motion blur for special effects or to convey a sense of movement. Opening your iris allows you to create shallow depth of field, which can help isolate your subject. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and are ideal for pairing with other filters.

To prevent internal ghosting and reflections, each glass surface includes four layers of anti-reflection coating. Together, these eight coatings offer greater protection to the filter substrate and help it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters.

This Heliopan neutral density filter is constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity as well as color fidelity and features a brass filter ring for enhanced durability and jamming prevention.

0.9 Optical Density    Multicoated    Schott Glass    Brass Ring    86mm Front Filter Threads    Knurled Sides    Darkens Entire Image    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Allows Wider Aperture

0.9 neutral density filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.

Providing a 3-stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

Filter does not affect coloration of the image and is ideal for use with other filters.

Each glass surface includes four layers of anti-reflection coating to prevent internal ghosting and reflections.

Constructed from SCHOTT glass for optical clarity.

Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.

Side knurlings to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens.

86mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this filter have hard stops? Will it be OK for video use?

A: This filter does not have hard stops but turns smoothly. I have not tried it for video but believe it would apply appropriately.

Q: 2. Will this work with Leica Q3?

A: Yes, the Heliopan 49mm Variable Gray ND Filter is compatible with the Leica Q3 camera.

Q: 3. Dear All,I'm about to purchase a ND filter for Zeiss 15 f2.8Before purchase I wanna be sure 95mm filters do not produce any vignetting. Are Heliopan good for these purpose? Slim enough?I would by different ND and leverage on only one shipping cost! But for this purpose I have to be sure in advance that a single filter (multiple filters of course will produce vignetting) is okThx a lotM

A: The Heliopan 95mm Neutral Density 3.0 filter will be a great choice for the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 lens. You should not experience vignette using this ND filter on that lens.

Q: 4. Will this filter fit a Leica Summilux 50mm F1.4 and would cause vignetting in the image wide open?

A: The Heliopan 46mm Variable Gray ND Filter will fit the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens and will not vignette.

Q: 5. I've got a few questions about this heliopan ND filter i was hoping i can get help on.1. Is this a multi-coated filter?2. Will it vignette with wide angle lenses (i.e. 16-35mm Canon f4L lens)?3. does it have front filter threads?

A: Not sure on the multi coating, but I believe they are at least single coated. This filter is relatively thin, so vignetting should not be a problem on that lens. Yes, they have front filter threads. With that said, I would recommend checking out the Firecrest ND filters. They are very thin, have front threads and they have great multi coating.

Q: 6. How do I take apart the heliopan to clean?

A: Unfortunately, this filter cannot be disassembled.

Q: 7. Can you use this filter on a sony 70-200 2.8 and still use lens hood?

A: The Heliopan 77mm Variable Gray ND Filter is compatible with the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens with the hood attached.

Q: 8. Will this work properly on a Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95?

A: Yes, the 60mm Heliopan variable ND filter attaches directly to the Leica 50mm Noctilux f/0.95. It is a great quality filter and easy to use. It is good not to need a step up ring and you can extend the built in Noctilux lens hood over the filter. However, same as BW filter, you can't use the Leica noctilux lens cap directly on it.

Q: 9. Does this fit in drop in filterholder for an older nikon 300mm 2.8 ThanksJoe

A: In order to answer your question, I will need to know which exact version of the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 you are referring to. Please send an email to askbh@bhphotovideo.com and write Attn: Heather so that I can assist you in the best way possible.

Q: 10. Hello, will this ND filter setup work with a Leica R lens? if so, which ones? I have a 50mm f2 Summicron, & a 24mm Elmarit f2.8. I need an ND filter that will work with both of these. Thanks very much!Julian Wayser

A: There are many versions of the Leica 50mm f/2 Summicron-R lens. Early versions (1964-1976 black; 1964-1966 chrome) were a Series VI + 14160 (Series VI - E44 filter adapter) and later II models (1976-2009 black) are Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 55 size with a Built-in, telescopic hood. The 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R was a Series 8 and our records show some may have been an E60. 72mm to Series 7 Filter Adapter B&H # LEARS77282mm to Series 8 Filter Adapter B&H # LEARS88255mm NDs http://bhpho.to/1m7oEIA