This 100 x 150mm Benro Soft-Edge Graduated ND Filter 100x150mm 2-Stophelps 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-edge 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. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and this filter provides up to a 2-stop reduction in light from entering a lens.

Each surface of this filter is coated to offer greater protection to the filter substrate and helps it stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters. The coatings associated with Benro Universal Series graduated neutral density filters also result in an improved beading effect when in contact with water for greater cleaning efficiency.

This filter is constructed from durable, optical resin and measures 2mm thick.

0.6 Optical Density    Resistance Coating    2mm-Thick Optical-Resin Construction    Soft-Edged Line of Transition    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Padded Pouch

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

Provides up to a 2-stop reduction of light in selective areas

Soft-edge 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

Coated surfaces can offer greater protection to the filter substrate and result in an improved beading effect when in contact with water for greater cleaning efficiency

Constructed from optical resin for clarity and durability

Padded pouch for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. 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: 3. Hello. I am looking to reduce my f-stop during panning shots. I do Motorsport photography and typically pan anywhere from 1/30th to 1/320. In that range, I’ve been up to f-18. I use the 300 f2.8 with both TC’s with exceptional results. My concern/question is, will this negatively affect or impact the AF system? Even though I already get a nice motion blur with panning techniques, I’d like to reduce the f-stop further to add some additional blurring in the out of focus areas. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks.

A: This should not effect the focusing system much. If you were using anything 6-stop or more, the you may see varying results, but because it is only a 3-stop, you would be more than fine.

Q: 4. Where is this made?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's Country of Origin is Germany. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.

Q: 5. will this fit the DZOFilm Pictor 20 to 55mm T2.8 Super35 Parfocal Zoom Lens?

A: Yes Bower 86mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is compatible with that lens.

Q: 6. I do not have a lot of experience with Neutral Density filters. I bought one that is a 10 stop, and I did not realize that I would not be able to see through it. So it is much more work setting up my shot. Will I be able to see through a 3 stop filter?

A: Put the camera on a tripod, manual focus then screw the the filter on carefully. Cover the viewfinder as light leaks on long exposure. Take the photo with a cable release or 2 second timerIt is for very long exposures for minute. Cool cloud effects. i doubt if you could see throu the 3 stop either. They all are for tripod use

Q: 7. Does it come with a case? Thanks!

A: it comes in a hard plastic case with some padding.

Q: 8. Do the stop markings on the filter equal to 1/3 stop?

A: Yes

Q: 9. 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: 10. What is outside diameter? I want to attach a screw in hood.

A: The outside diameter is 62mm.