Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter
The 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter from Tiffen has several uses and offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. It enables the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. ND filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the either the sensor of a digital camera or the film plane of a traditional film camera. Neutral Density filters are 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.
Tiffen's ColorCore glass is produced through a process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision aluminum rings. Determining which neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters.
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, 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
- Tiffen filters are manufactured using ColorCore technology, a closely guarded proprietary process that entails permanently laminating the filter material in between two pieces of optical glass that are ground flat to tolerances of a ten-thousandth of an inch, then mounting them in precision metal rings
- 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
Superior Quality
- Top Hollywood motion picture studios rely on Tiffen filters for their multimillion-dollar productions Superior quality and design make Tiffen the overwhelming choice of moviemakers, professional photographers and even NASA
- Tiffen has also been awarded an Emmy, from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, for its engineering excellence
- 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 | Neutral Density filter |
| Size |
52mm 5mm Thick |
| Grade | 0.9 |
| Filter Factor | 3-stops |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | To use high speed ISOs in bright light |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | ColorCore Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 52mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 52mm |
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Pros
- Easy to use (12)
- Clear optics (8)
- Firm mount (8)
- Strong construction (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (10)
- Lens protection (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Does just what I need it to do.
Pretty straightforward here. I'm not a big critic of optical quality so I wouldn't know where or how to begin, but when I need less light at a given aperture it does just that....Read complete review
Pretty straightforward here. I'm not a big critic of optical quality so I wouldn't know where or how to begin, but when I need less light at a given aperture it does just that. Great for catching a little blur or movement at an aperture of my choosing.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Unlucky I guess, hear me out
I'm really sorry to give a poor review on a super simple project but something doesn't seem right.
I own a videocamera with a 1/4" sensor, not friendly on gettin...Read complete review
I'm really sorry to give a poor review on a super simple project but something doesn't seem right.
I own a videocamera with a 1/4" sensor, not friendly on getting nice shallow DOF shots. I purchased two of these so that I could stack them and use them on really bright days and to open up my iris without changing the shuter speed. (My cam is a HMC40)
For some reason, even though you cannot see it, when I stacked two of them together, my greens from the trees, became ORANGE. Yes there was a SLIGHT change in whites, but why are my greens... orange???
Since I cannot post a link to proove I'm not crazy, go to a site called pinkbike (it's a online community for mountain bikers like myself), after reaching the homepage, in the url add /photo/5414815/ to the end of it. That is my frame grabs with these filters. I don't know why this is like this at all.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Does exactly what its supposed to, good quality and not expensive. I was impressed with what I got for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Works just the way it was described.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Great Price
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
- Slows shutter speeds
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
This is my third Tiffen ND filter and I am very happy with all of them. They are well made, do their job and don't cost an arm and a leg.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Does just what it is supposed to, allows for slower shutter speeds to emphasize motion in water or clouds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
The filter came and was more than what i exspected. With this filter you can change your ordinary photos into something with amazing depth of feild. Go from f10 to f1.8 with just a filter!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
- Lens Protection
- UV Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Helps with DOF effects, lens protector, and color saturation.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Slow down shutter speeds
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Nothing fancy here, just a neutral filter. I'm sure there are more expensive ones that have magical glare coating, but nobody really needs that.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
I'm really sorry to give a poor review on a super simple project but something doesn't seem right.
I own a videocamera with a 1/4" sensor, not friendly on getting nice shallow DOF shots. I purchased two of these so that I could stack them and use them on really bright days and to open up my iris without changing the shuter speed. (My cam is a HMC40)
For some reason, even though you cannot see it, when I stacked two of them together, my greens from the trees, became ORANGE. Yes there was a SLIGHT change in whites, but why are my greens... orange???
Since I cannot post a link to proove I'm not crazy, go to a site called pinkbike (it's a online community for mountain bikers like myself), after reaching the homepage, in the url add /photo/5414815/ to the end of it. That is my frame grabs with these filters. I don't know why this is like this at all.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Works perfectly fine! Exactly what expected!
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
I used the fliter for capturing waterfalls. I wanted that smooth misty water look, and needed to stop down the lens a little more. The Tiffen filter was perfect.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
This is going on a Canon 50mm, 1.8, so... it's not being asked to do that much. Still, no complaints.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Filter Protection
- Image Manipulation
- Lens Protection
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
I used this filter, stacked with others, to create great effects with water. I put the filter to work within days of receiving it.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density (ND) 0.9 Filter:
Pretty straightforward here. I'm not a big critic of optical quality so I wouldn't know where or how to begin, but when I need less light at a given aperture it does just that. Great for catching a little blur or movement at an aperture of my choosing.
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