ND filter recommendation

stevebrot · 10-12-2019, 11:12 AM

I have had good luck with Haida* ND filters. The quality is similar to B+W,** though at a lower price point, and they have a selection of thin ring filters (3.1mm) in the 82mm size.

Steve

* No relation to the First Nation people in Canada nor the place where they live.

** Aluminum frame rather than brass, however.

C_Jones · 10-12-2019, 11:33 AM

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**Wingincamera** · 10-12-2019, 02:44 PM

Thank you for the information, I was unaware of the ability to ask questions. I buy just about all my photography stuff from B&H. Great customer service and products.

C_Jones · 10-12-2019, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Wingincamera

Thank you for the information, I was unaware of the ability to ask questions. I buy just about all my photography stuff from B&H. Great customer service and products.

You're welcome.

gatorguy · 10-12-2019, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by david94903

I use the Lee 100mm square system. I found it was easier to use that the round filters. I can use them on almost all of my lenses. I have the 10 stop Big Stopper and the 6 stop Little Stopper, a few medium graduated filters and a CPL filter.

I use 100mm Nisi's (4) and more more recently bought a 100mm square Breakthrough to use with the same mount. Nisi's round CP which was part of the initial kit I bought can install and still rotate behind the ND stack.

I also have a few round Breakthroughs, one in 49mm purchased before I thought things thru to realize brass steppers would let me buy the largest one I would need and adapt to my others lenses.

Those bought later were 77mm and include one Haida and two more Breakthroughs. The Nisi's are more adaptable and if I'm having to use step-down rings I can't use the lens hood anyway.

Both of those ND lines are generally bereft of color cast, unlike a set of Cokin's I tried first. I've also seen mention the Lee's suffer from a bit of cyan cast.

EDIT: Take a look at the Breakthrough round ND's and if the price doesn't scare you off but wouldn't mind saving a bit of change while buying some immaculate ones send me a PM. I'll be using the Nisi's from now on. I'll be listing my unused ND's in the For Sale section soon anyway.

MikeyBugs95 · 10-12-2019, 07:40 PM

One day I have to learn the ins-and-outs of filters...

**david94903** · 10-12-2019, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I've also seen mention the Lee's suffer from a bit of cyan cast.

You are correct. The Big Stopper and Little Stopper both suffer from a bit of a blue color cast. I shoot RAW+ so, it's a non issue easily solved in ACR for me, if it's over powering the image. Usually it doesn't bother me, so I leave it.

10-12-2019, 05:48 PM	#20
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by david94903 I use the Lee 100mm square system. I found it was easier to use that the round filters. I can use them on almost all of my lenses. I have the 10 stop Big Stopper and the 6 stop Little Stopper, a few medium graduated filters and a CPL filter. I use 100mm Nisi's (4) and more more recently bought a 100mm square Breakthrough to use with the same mount. Nisi's round CP which was part of the initial kit I bought can install and still rotate behind the ND stack. I also have a few round Breakthroughs, one in 49mm purchased before I thought things thru to realize brass steppers would let me buy the largest one I would need and adapt to my others lenses. Those bought later were 77mm and include one Haida and two more Breakthroughs. The Nisi's are more adaptable and if I'm having to use step-down rings I can't use the lens hood anyway. Both of those ND lines are generally bereft of color cast, unlike a set of Cokin's I tried first. I've also seen mention the Lee's suffer from a bit of cyan cast. EDIT: Take a look at the Breakthrough round ND's and if the price doesn't scare you off but wouldn't mind saving a bit of change while buying some immaculate ones send me a PM. I'll be using the Nisi's from now on. I'll be listing my unused ND's in the For Sale section soon anyway. Last edited by gatorguy; 10-13-2019 at 05:31 AM. Reason: Added info

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have had good luck with Haida* ND filters. The quality is similar to B+W,** though at a lower price point, and they have a selection of thin ring filters (3.1mm) in the 82mm size. Steve * No relation to the First Nation people in Canada nor the place where they live. ** Aluminum frame rather than brass, however.

10-12-2019, 11:33 AM	#17
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	Also, if you (Wingincamera) would like to ask a B and H product specialist a question, there is an option in Pentax Forums to do so. Please see the shortcut to the page which handles that option below. Ask our B&H Pentax Specialist! (read before posting) - PentaxForums.com

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Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182 Original Poster	Thank you for the information, I was unaware of the ability to ask questions. I buy just about all my photography stuff from B&H. Great customer service and products.

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	Originally posted by Wingincamera Thank you for the information, I was unaware of the ability to ask questions. I buy just about all my photography stuff from B&H. Great customer service and products. You're welcome.

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MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	One day I have to learn the ins-and-outs of filters...

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david94903 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Rafael, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 806	Originally posted by gatorguy I've also seen mention the Lee's suffer from a bit of cyan cast. You are correct. The Big Stopper and Little Stopper both suffer from a bit of a blue color cast. I shoot RAW+ so, it's a non issue easily solved in ACR for me, if it's over powering the image. Usually it doesn't bother me, so I leave it.