The 3-stop, 72mm Haida Slim Pro II ND Filter 72mm 3-Stop Soft-Edgehelps to darken specific areas of an image, such as bright skies, while allowing for a normal, unaffected exposure in the other regions of the image. The filter is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged line of transition between the dense and clear areas. A neutral density filter with a soft-edged line of transition is particularly useful for images that do not have a strongly defined transition between the sky and the foreground. The design of this filter incorporates a rotating mount to allow for precise positioning of the gradation along the horizon line. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and the density provides up to a 3-stop reduction in light from entering the lens.

This Slim Pro II graduated ND filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity as well as color fidelity. To prevent internal ghosting and reflections, the glass features 10 layers of multi-coating. These coatings also offer greater protection to a filter substrate and help it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters.A thin, aluminum-alloy filter ring assembly minimizes the potential for vignetting, while remaining durable and lightweight.

0.9 Optical Density    Multi-Coated Optical Glass Construction    Thin, Aluminum-Alloy Filter Ring    72mm Front Filter Threads    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas    Rotatable Ring for Gradation Positioning    Plastic Case

Darkens bright areas of an image, such as skies, while leaving the remainder of the frame unaffected

Provides up to a 3-stop reduction in light in selective areas

Soft-edged line of transition between the dense and clear areas

Useful for images that do not have a strongly defined transition between the sky and the foreground

Filter does not affect the overall coloration of the image

Multi-coated to prevent internal ghosting and reflections while maximizing light transmission

Constructed from optical glass for clarity

Thin, aluminum-alloy filter ring assembly prevents vignetting while remaining durable and lightweight

Rotating design allows for gradation positioning along the horizon line

72mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters

Plastic filter case for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size cap will fit this filter?

A: I contacted a technical Rep with Bower, and he tried it with both a standard type 52mm lens cap, and also the newer design many manufacturers are using with the center-pinch type and both fit without issue. I'm not sure what that comment in the customer reviews may have been experiencing but it will hold a standard 52mm lens cap.

Q: 2. Does this lens filter work with Fuji X10 or X20 ?

A: This filter is not compatible with the Fuji X10 or X20 cameras.

Q: 3. Will this fit a 18-55mm nikon lens?

A: No, the Nikon 18-55mm is a 55mm lens filter.

Q: 4. Does this filter have a hard stop at each end of the range? My 62mm Bower variable ND does, just wondering if this version does as well. Thanks.

A: Yes, this filter has hard stops.

Q: 5. does it fit the panasonic 20-60 mm?

A: Yes this filter is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens.

Q: 6. Can you layer this filter with other filters?

A: Yes, but note that this filter has 52mm threads in the rear where it attaches to the lens and 55mm on the front to accept additional filters or a lens cap.

Q: 7. Made with optical glass? Quality of product?Any suggest what I can purchase in the $100 range?

A: It is a quality product made with multi-coated filter. For the money you can't get a better filter and it's just as good as any other filter under $100.00

Q: 8. What size and type of lens cap works with this filter?

A: This filter will have a 67mm front thread that will work with most 67mm sized lens caps.

Q: 9. Is it compatible with the fujifilm x30?

A: The FUJIFILM X-T30 will work with any circular polarizer. The issue is filter size for the lens you are using. The typical lens for the camera is the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens and that takes a 58mm filter. Here is a good one for that lens. Hoya 58mm alpha Circular Polarizer Filter B&H # HOCPA58.

Q: 10. is this filter compatible with Pentax 58mm lens?

A: I have used this filter with Canon lens. No problem. Also have mounted the filter in front of a HOYA uv filter. No problem. While I have not used it with any PENTAX lens, I would expect that there will be no problem since the mounting thread for 58mm is standard.