Designed with professional landscape photographers in mind, this 100 x 150mm Benro 100x150mm Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter 3-Stopfrom Benro 100x150mm Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter 3-Stophas an 8x filter factor that provides a 3-stop exposure reduction in selected areas. This specific model features a hard edge in its center that starkly divides the clear section and the darkened section, making it ideal for photos with a sharp horizon such as seascapes and elevated urban landscapes.

The Master Series filters are made with Schott B270 glass and finished with several different layers of coating. These layers increase the resistance of the glass to avoid scratches and help keep the surface waterproof, making it easier to clean when shooting in inclement weather. Additionally, the filter is designed for a neutral performance that avoids affecting color rendition and curtails the unnatural colors found in some pictures with high contrast.

0.9 Optical Density    Waterproof and Anti-Scratch Coatings    Schott B270 Glass Construction    Designed for Neutral Color Performance    Reduces Exposure in Selected Areas

• GND filter featuring a density of 0.9, with a sharp line in the center dividing the transparent area and the darkened area.
• Filter factor of 8x makes for an exposure reduction of 3 stops.
• Filter features multicoated Schott B270 glass construction.
• Anti-scratch and waterproof coatings make filter easy to clean and allow for its use in rain or snowy conditions.
• Filter is designed to not affect color rendition and eliminate problems with high contrast areas.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this filter fit the drop in Ai-s 39mm holder for Nikon?

A: This would fit in the Drop-in AIS holder for Nikon.

Q: 2. Has anyone tried this on the Rokinon/Samyang 12mm? Any issues with fit and/or vignetting?

A: You will probably experience vignetting with this combination, as the HMC filter line are not thin filters.

Q: 3. Can the frame be removed for it to fit in another brand filter holder? I currently have Lee system. If so, could it be reinstalled at a future date if needed?

A: The K series holder can fit other brands of filters that are 100mm wide and 2mm thick.

Q: 4. If I put a Moment 72mm VND filter(2 to 5-Stop) on a Sony Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS lens, will the vignetting appear at 16mm?

A: Yes vignetting is likely to appear since Moment 72mm Variable Neutral Density 0.6 to 1.5 Filter is thick and that lens is very wide and if you are using that lens on a full frame camera.

Q: 5. This is 77mm but suggested as an accessory for the 85mm Sony 1.4 Gmaster lens.I'm confused. Will it fit the Sony 85mm Gmaster? If it will, what's up with the disparity in mm sizes?Thanks.

A: Hi Ben, I have no idea about this question. It fits my Canon lenses and is a great filter. Steve

Q: 6. Zeiss f/4 uv filter best

A: This does not appear to be a question as much as a statement. I have not had any issues w my purchase.

Q: 7. Is it compatible with tokina 11-16mm lens for nikon?

A: 77mm filter on a 77mm filter thread = yes.

Q: 8. will I be able to use the hood on my 35mm 1.2 voightlander with this filter?

A: I have this filter in 49mm on a Pentax FA 43 and I am able to screw on a B+W metal hood with no problem.

Q: 9. Does this filter come in a metal case similar to the 150mm Lee filters?

A: The NiSi Explorer Collection 150x170mm Nano IR Medium Graduated 3-Stop ND Filter only comes with a soft case.

Q: 10. Hi there! Does this filter have front threads? Thanks!

A: The Hoya 82mm ND (NDX8) 0.9 Filter (3-Stop) does have 82mm front filter threads.