Which ND filter for use on DA 15mm Limited?

Pablom · 02-01-2015, 04:08 PM

I've been looking around in the forums about this but did not find enough info. I'd like to get a strong 49mm ND filter (my first) to use mainly on my DA15 but also on my other primes and on my smaller m4/3 stuff.
Looking around for available options I narrowed it to these next few, based on budget and what I got the impression are the better brands:

Hoya 49mm NDx400 HMC Filter
Hoya 49mm ProND1000 Filter
B+W 49mm 3.0 ND 110 Filter

What do you think? all are more or less priced the same so I'd love to see your opinion based on your experience with these. especially about the differences between the two Hoyas.

Thanks,
Pablo

Kozlok · 02-01-2015, 04:35 PM

If you want really slow shutter speeds, the NDX400 is great, it's what I use.

**Digitalis** · 02-01-2015, 05:25 PM

Just be warned the Hoya NDX400 has a rather nasty colour cast:

The B+W filter ( which is made by schneider) would be by far the most neutral of the three ND filters, that would be my choice.

disco_owner · 02-01-2015, 05:30 PM

I also Prefer the B+W 3.0 110 ND.

j2photos · 02-01-2015, 05:55 PM

I use the hoya nd400 and it is outstanding, any weak point in any of the 3 can be fixed in post

Oldbayrunner · 02-02-2015, 10:19 AM

You might consider getting a variable ND filter. Also you may consider getting a filter to fit your max-diameter lens and obtaining step up rings to fit your others, saves money and bag space.

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DeadJohn · 02-02-2015, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

...Also you may consider getting a filter to fit your max-diameter lens and obtaining step up rings to fit your others, saves money and bag space...

The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm).

**mattb123** · 02-02-2015, 04:33 PM

I use the B+W on my DA 15. Works well, doesn't vignette, and has a mild color cast. Pretty easy to correct the color in post by setting WB.

---------- Post added 02-02-15 at 04:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by DeadJohn

The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm).

I think it would.

Pablom · 02-03-2015, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm).

I don't have any step up rings but that seems to be the case.

---------- Post added 3rd Feb 2015 at 10:39 ----------

Thanks for all the replies. I guess no one uses the Hoya ProND1000.

Pablom · 02-10-2015, 03:00 AM

As I have no experience using filters of any kind, I decided to take this opportunity and get my self a 49mm polarizing filter as well. I've been looking around and the options are plentiful.
Can anyone recommend on which polarizer you use on your limiteds?

I might open another thread for this one.

schnitzer79 · 02-12-2015, 12:44 AM

ive got 3-4 ND filters, mostly Hoya but for my DA15 I purchased the Haida slim pro II and its perfect. doesnt get in the way of the hood and absolutely no colour cast.

Originally posted by Pablom

Thanks for all the replies. I guess no one uses the Hoya ProND1000.

I have this ND filter and its also very good. however its more expensive than the Haida and not necessarily better. whichever of the 2 you choose, you will not be disappointed

rfaucher · 05-14-2015, 11:20 AM

I ran into this problem last week. I have a 52mm variable ND with adapter ring and it will not work due to the built in lenshood. I can also tell you that a 49mm variable ND will not work either for the same reason. Although a non-variable 49mm ND filter should be fine. I expect it will be very difficult to find a step down ring solution to use a variable ND filter with the 15mm as the lenshood is likely to get in the way.

02-01-2015, 04:08 PM	#1
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Which ND filter for use on DA 15mm Limited? I've been looking around in the forums about this but did not find enough info. I'd like to get a strong 49mm ND filter (my first) to use mainly on my DA15 but also on my other primes and on my smaller m4/3 stuff. Looking around for available options I narrowed it to these next few, based on budget and what I got the impression are the better brands: Hoya 49mm NDx400 HMC Filter Hoya 49mm ProND1000 Filter B+W 49mm 3.0 ND 110 Filter What do you think? all are more or less priced the same so I'd love to see your opinion based on your experience with these. especially about the differences between the two Hoyas. Thanks, Pablo

02-12-2015, 12:44 AM	#11
schnitzer79 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	ive got 3-4 ND filters, mostly Hoya but for my DA15 I purchased the Haida slim pro II and its perfect. doesnt get in the way of the hood and absolutely no colour cast. Originally posted by Pablom Thanks for all the replies. I guess no one uses the Hoya ProND1000. I have this ND filter and its also very good. however its more expensive than the Haida and not necessarily better. whichever of the 2 you choose, you will not be disappointed Last edited by schnitzer79; 02-12-2015 at 12:51 AM.

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02-01-2015, 04:35 PM	#2
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	If you want really slow shutter speeds, the NDX400 is great, it's what I use.

02-01-2015, 05:25 PM	#3
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Just be warned the Hoya NDX400 has a rather nasty colour cast: The B+W filter ( which is made by schneider) would be by far the most neutral of the three ND filters, that would be my choice.

02-01-2015, 05:30 PM	#4
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	I also Prefer the B+W 3.0 110 ND.

02-01-2015, 05:55 PM	#5
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	I use the hoya nd400 and it is outstanding, any weak point in any of the 3 can be fixed in post

02-02-2015, 03:58 PM	#7
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner ...Also you may consider getting a filter to fit your max-diameter lens and obtaining step up rings to fit your others, saves money and bag space... The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm).

02-02-2015, 04:33 PM	#8
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I use the B+W on my DA 15. Works well, doesn't vignette, and has a mild color cast. Pretty easy to correct the color in post by setting WB. ---------- Post added 02-02-15 at 04:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by DeadJohn The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm). I think it would.

02-03-2015, 01:38 AM	#9
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940 Original Poster	Originally posted by DeadJohn The OP asked about the DA15. I've read that the 15's retractable lens hood interferes with step up rings (but can't confirm). I don't have any step up rings but that seems to be the case. ---------- Post added 3rd Feb 2015 at 10:39 ---------- Thanks for all the replies. I guess no one uses the Hoya ProND1000.

02-10-2015, 03:00 AM	#10
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940 Original Poster	As I have no experience using filters of any kind, I decided to take this opportunity and get my self a 49mm polarizing filter as well. I've been looking around and the options are plentiful. Can anyone recommend on which polarizer you use on your limiteds? I might open another thread for this one.

05-14-2015, 11:20 AM	#12
rfaucher Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ajax, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 74	I ran into this problem last week. I have a 52mm variable ND with adapter ring and it will not work due to the built in lenshood. I can also tell you that a 49mm variable ND will not work either for the same reason. Although a non-variable 49mm ND filter should be fine. I expect it will be very difficult to find a step down ring solution to use a variable ND filter with the 15mm as the lenshood is likely to get in the way.