Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density
- Price: $179.98
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- B&H # TIVND82
- Mfr# 82VND
Product Highlights
- Provides 2 to 8 Stops of Light Control
- Rotating Ring to Choose Degree of ND
- Eliminates Buying Many ND Filters
- Use to Create Blurs/Special Effects
- Use With Film or Digital
- Wide Outer Ring Reduces Vignetting
- Black Aluminum Filter Ring
- ColorCore Glass
- Made in the USA
- 10-Year Warranty
The 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter from Tiffen offers a unique way of maintaining total control over your depth of field as well as presenting an efficient way to create some special effects. The filter is designed with a built-in rotating ring that controls neutral density ranging from 2 - 8 stops (0.6- 2.4). The heavier the density, the slower your shutter speed will be. This longer exposure allows the shutter to remain open long enough to record the same amount of light but will also create movement within the shot. Another major benefit of this filter is the elimination of having to buy and carry around individual neutral density filters. With this one filter, you can rotate to the degree of ND you want - a real time and money saver.
Simply mount the filter on your lens, set it to "Min" density then frame and focus. Care must be taken with focusing at heavier densities to make sure focus is accurate. However, if it isn't, switch to manual focus and rotate to the desired degree of filtration.
For example, if your standard exposure without the filter is 1/500 @ f/8 and you then set the filter to "Min", you change the shutter speed to 1/125 at the same aperture - thereby losing 2-stops of speed while gaining a hint of "blur" in the image. If that's not enough filtration, continue rotating the filter until you reach the shutter speed you desire. Using the above example, you can even get down to 1/8 second @ f/8 (8 stops). It should be noted that the calibration marks on the filter ring are to be used only for reference and should not be regarded as accurate settings for specific densities.
A Neutral Density filter is used to create some unusual special effects such as capturing the "blur" of the rippling water of a waterfall or the swirling effect of city traffic. Since it allows the use of slower shutter speeds in bright light, it becomes possible to create these special effects that would normally not be possible to capture without the filter. And, since it can also help to control your depth of field, it permits you to shoot at wider apertures. Ultimately, its value is in helping to prevent bright, overly washed out images shot in bright light.
The ColorCore process allows Tiffen to control the color and density of their filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration.
- Thin Profile Ring (9mm) - The wider front filter ring helps reduce the possibility of vignetting (the darkening of corners) at wide angle
- It allows you to have continuous control over the amount of light coming through your lens in an approximate range of 2 (ND 0.6) to 8 (ND 2.4) stops
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed ISOs, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situation
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
- ColorCore Technology
- The ColorCore process allows Tiffen to control the color and density of their filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations. In this way, Tiffen can better control the various densities of their filters and thereby create more exact degrees of filtration
- Tiffen, a leader in the filter industry, proudly makes its filters in the USA and backs up its products with a solid 10-year warranty
| Type | Variable Neutral Density |
| Size |
82mm 9mm thick |
| Grade | Not Applicable |
| Filter Factor | 2-8 stops |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Yes |
| Effect | To use high speed ISOs in bright light |
| Application |
Nature, travel, outdoor photography To create special effects such as movement, blur, within the shot |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | ColorCore glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 95mm (Coarse Thread) |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Clear optics (7)
- Easy to use (5)
- Strong construction (5)
- Firm mount (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (4), Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
I only dock it one star because the Min/Max markings are off, but I'm not usually looking at those anyways while shooting. ND is a must have for my 5D MKIII and I am very happy with this one. It's not a Singh Ray, but it'll holds up for the money saved!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
Works well. Very good quality. And my lens cap stays attached securely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- In Lieu Of Filter Tray
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
Works as described, I recommend this product to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Made In The USA
- Quality To Price Is Great
Cons
Best Uses
- Dslr Cinematography
- Motion Blur Effect
- Shallow Dof For Portrait
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
I have the 77 mm version of this filter, but needed the 82 mm as I upgraded my Canon Pro zooms, whic use this size.I use this filter to shoot DSLR video with cinematic look slow shutter and shallow depth of field. I also use it for motion blur effect for stills, and for nice bokeh portraits in bright sunlight.Very solidly built and Made in the USA. I switched from B+W and Singh Ray filters to Tiffen as the quality of the higher end Tiffen filters are great they are made domestically and the price is good.No vignetting on wide angle lenses like Singh-Ray Vari ND.Issue with ANY vari ND filter is that I cannot trust the camera's internal metering reliably. I am bracketing the shots that can take some time for stills. For video a test clip is a good idea to check exposure.Lens hood use is limited or require some ingenuity.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
Very good quality build and image through the glass..The supplied protective pouch arrived ripped and slowly ripped further...Contacted Tiffen, they send another pouch but way too small - 52mm instead of 82mm.Voice messages left for Tiffen were not returned...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Depth of field control
- Image Manipulation
- Shutter Speed Control
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
Great product and excellent upgrade from Lightcraft which was too soft and had too much color cast.
Just watch out for the vingette when at 24mm or less.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Blur motion
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
No longer I have to just shoot at night. With this filter I can shoot blur motions anytime during the day.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- "X" picture
Best Uses
- Only min ND factor
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
First I was waiting for that filter 3 months because it was back ordered. But this is just minor thing.The problem is that this filter gives you horrible "X" picture when I was trying to use it with max ND factor. It makes even worse with wide angle lens. Funny thing is it works the same as cheap Chinese filter for $10, which I will keep. Unfortunately I have to order regular "fixed" ND filter instead. I don't know about fancy $ Singh-Ray variable ND, may be it is usable, but I would not experiment and will go strait to regular filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
Comments about Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density:
This is the second version of this type of filter I've had (dif companies and sizes), but they both exhibit the same issues. It isn't that the markings are uncalibrated so that the first marks may be 1/3 stops but the last mark may be a 2 stop change. If you use in camera metering that's OK, otherwise it's a bit dicey. Also, if you are photographing even tones some paterning sometimes creeps in at the highter levels. Other than that it is a versitile thing to have.
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