Designed for 4K, 6K, and 8K productions, this 2-stop, 6.6 x 6.6" Schneider RHOdium ND Filter 6.6x6.6" 2-Stopfeatures a 4x filter factor that provides a 2-stop exposure reduction. It helps you control IR contamination within the full visible and into the near infra-red spectrum. The neutral density material is sandwiched between two layers of white water glass, which prevents subtle color shifts that can occur with regular ND filters.

With the ND material sandwiched between glass it is protected from being affected by cleaning and polishing of the outside filter glass, which makes it an excellent choice whether you are a rental house or owner/operator. RHOdium Full Spectrum ND filters are the first to be tested using a tristimulus scan, which is a more critical color measurement method than previously used.

0.6 Optical Density    Schott Water-White Glass Construction    Darkens Entire Image    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Neutral Results, Visible, & IR Spectrums    Allows Wider Aperture    Include Padded Pouch

• 0.6 neutral density filter darkens the image, allowing you to shoot with a wider f/stop for shallower depth of field.
• Filter does not affect coloration of the image and is ideal for use with other filters.
• Attenuates infrared light, as well as visible and UV wavelengths, to maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts due to increased IR passing relative to visible light.
• Constructed from Schott water-white glass for increased optical clarity.
• Padded pouch included for storage and transport.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does it compare to B+W Vario ND 1-5? What is the front size? B+W's front size is designed at 86mm for less vignette. Even so, I did find vigenette at 24mm on my 24-105 lens. How about the color shifting? B+W is shifting green on 1-3 stops.

A: The front filter thread of this filter is 82mm. Most filters will begin to vignette to some degree at 24mm. Color shift is nearly always present when using variable ND filters, but how much varies between filters.

Q: 2. 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: 3. is this compatible with hasselblad hcd f4 28mm which does have a diameter of 95mm?

A: If the lens has threads on the front then it should fit.I use it on a Sigma 150-600

Q: 4. The overview for this Variable ND filter states that the effect is achieved by "...stacking highly neutral gray polarizing filters..." If so, will this filter also work as a good polarizing filter? I need a polarizer + ND filter for waterfall photography, so I was wondering whether a separate polarizing filter is needed in combination with this filter.

A: The Schneider True-Match Vari-ND MKII Variable Neutral Density Filter (82mm) does not act as a Polarizing Filter. A separate Polarizing Filter is necessary to get the Polarizing effect.

Q: 5. How are these piece of glass shipped? I want to know how secured are they when it comes to shipping as I have never seen anyone do an unboxing video on filters like these. I'm afraid it might get broken in transit among other things.

A: The filter is stored in a Schneider's Padded Filter Pouch.

Q: 6. Does the front thread turn when adjusting the ND level or stay static?

A: Yes, the front ring rotates when adjusting ND on the Schneider True-Match Vari-ND MKII Variable Neutral Density Filter (82mm).

Q: 7. Is this filter fit with fujinon 35mm lense?

A: There are several Fujinon 35mm lenses listed here on B&H and none of them seem to have a 43mm filter size. However, it could simply be that your lens isn't for sale here. Without more information on the lens this question cannot be answered. Can you provide more information about exactly which model of 35mm Fujinon lens you have?

Q: 8. How significant is the benefit of the extra cost multicoating on the BW neutral density filter (3 stop version, 58mm) An extra expense I can avoid?

A: I think it is money well spent. As you know filters tend to get dirty fast so I'm cleaning them a lot. I've had the cheaper ones and I've noticed hair line scratches from wiping over an extended period of time.Good luck.Bart W

Q: 9. Hi there! Does this filter have hard stops or does it rotate full 360? Thanks!

A: The B+W Tru-Match Vari-ND MK III Variable Neutral Density Filter does not have hard stops. The markings on the ring are merely reference points of how light or dark the filter will become when turning the ring.

Q: 10. Does this filter have hard stops?

A: Not for the intermediary stops.