Tiffen ND Filter (46mm, 4-Stop)
- 1.2 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- 46mm Front Threads
- Darkens Entire Image
Cokin A Series ND Filter (67 x 67mm, 3-Stop)
- 0.9 Optical Density
- Optical Resin CR39 Filter
- Increase Exposure Length
- Compatible with Cokin A Holder
Hoya ND Filter (58mm, 2-Stop)
Tiffen ND Filter (67mm, 2-Stop)
- 0.6 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- 67mm Front Threads
- Darkens Entire Image
Ice ND Filter (67mm, 6-Stop)
- 1.8 Optical Density
- Optical Glass
- 67mm Front Filter Threads
- Slim Aluminum Alloy Filter Ring
Ice ND Filter (77mm, 4-Stop)
- 1.2 Optical Density
- Optical Glass
- 77mm Front Filter Threads
- Slim Aluminum Alloy Filter Ring
Ice CO Nano Multicoated ND Filter (77mm, 3-Stop)
- 0.9 Optical Density
- 16-Layer Nano Multicoating
- Optical Glass Construction
- 77mm Front Filter Threads
Ice CO Nano Multicoated ND Filter (82mm, 3-Stop)
- 0.9 Optical Density
- 16-Layer Nano Multicoating
- Optical Glass Construction
- 82mm Front Filter Threads
Tiffen ND Filter (82mm, 2-Stop)
- 0.6 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- 82mm Front Threads
- Darkens Entire Image
Hoya ND Filter (77mm, 2-Stop)
Tiffen ND Filter (43mm, 6-Stop)
- 1.8 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- 43mm Front Threads
- Darkens Entire Image
7artisans Photoelectric Neutral Density Filter (67mm, 10-Stop)
- 1000 Optical Density Solid ND Filter
- 24-Layer Nano Coating
- K9 Optical Glass
- 6061 Aluminum Alloy Slim Ring
K&F Concept Nano-X Combination ND + Circular Polarizer Filter (72mm)
- 1.5 Optical Density
- Multicoated SCHOTT B270 Glass
- Waterproof Construction
- Darkens Entire Image, Reduces Haze
Haida NanoPro MC ND Filter (67mm, 10-Stop)
- 3.0 Optical Density
- Multicoated, Nano Coating
- Optical Glass Construction
- Thin, Aluminum-Alloy Filter Ring
K&F Concept Nano-X Magnetic Filter with Adapter Ring & Lens Cap (82mm, 3-Stop)
- 0.9 Optical Density
- 16 Layers of Coating
- Darkens Image
- Creates Cinematic Motion Blur
Hoya ProND EX ND Filter (52mm, 10-Stop)
- 3.0 Optical Density
- Front and Rear 52mm Threading
- Glass Filter / Aluminum Ring
- ACCU-ND No Color Shift Technology
Tiffen ND Filter (77mm, 4-Stop)
- 1.2 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- 77mm Front Threads
- Darkens Entire Image
B+W MRC Nano Master #810 ND Filter (43mm, 10-Stop)
- Optical Density 3.0
- MRC Nano Coating
- SCHOTT Optical Glass
- Brass Ring with Enhanced Top Knurling
Vaxis VFX IRND Filter for Tilta Mirage Matte Box (95mm, 6-Stop)
- 1.8 Optical Density
- Double-Sided 12-Layer Coverage
- K95 Optical Glass
- Full Spectrum Coverage
Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND Filter (46mm, 7-Stop)
- 2.1 Optical Density
- 15-Layer Coating on Outside of Filter
- Hydrophobic and Scratch Resistant
- Schott Superwite Glass
Hoya ProND EX ND Filter (55mm, 10-Stop)
- 3.0 Optical Density
- Front and Rear 55mm Threading
- Glass Filter / Aluminum Ring
- ACCU-ND No Color Shift Technology
K&F Concept Nano-X ND Filter (82mm, 6-Stop)
- 1.8 Optical Density
- Multilayer Nanometer Coating
- Japan Optical Glass Construction
- Moisture-Resistant Coating
Tilta Illusion Full-Spectrum ND Filter (95mm, 8-Stop)
- Evenly Reduces All Wavelengths of Light
- Consistently Reduces Intensity of Light
- Ensures Uniformly Exposed Shot
- Accurate Color Rendition
Tiffen Digital HT ND Filter (67mm, 4-Stop)
- 1.2 Optical Density
- Digital HT Multi-Coating
- ColorCore Technology
- Low-Profile Titanium Filter Ring
K&F Concept Nano-X Series ND100000 Solar Filter (77mm, 16.6-Stop)
- For Solar Photography and Long Exposures
- Optical Glass with 28-Layer Nano Coating
- 0.2% Low Reflectivity
- Ultra-Slim Aluminum Frame
B+W MRC Nano Master #802 ND Filter (55mm, 2-Stop)
- Optical Density 0.6
- MRC Nano Coating
- SCHOTT Optical Glass
- Brass Ring with Enhanced Top Knurling
Tiffen XLE Series advantiX IRND Filter (77mm, 10-Stop)
- 3.0 Optical Density
- ColorCore Technology
- Increase Exposure Length
- Greater Control Over Exposures
Hoya ProND EX ND Filter (58mm, 10-Stop)
- 3.0 Optical Density
- Front and Rear 58mm Threading
- Glass Filter / Aluminum Ring
- ACCU-ND No Color Shift Technology
Choosing Solid Neutral Density Filters
Solid neutral density filters (ND filters) enhance image quality by providing more control over the volume of light that passes through your lens. These simple accessories allow you to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, giving you more artistic options when photographing.
What's a Solid Neutral Density Filter?
Fashioned from glass or resin in a metal frame, an ND filter fits over your lens to restrict the light passing through. There are two types of ND filters: graduated and solid.
Variable or graduated neutral density filters restrict light in certain parts of the frame. These are useful when the light source is located in a specific spot. Solid neutral density filters have a uniform degree of density throughout, and thus darken the entire image. They offer different degrees of filtering power, measured in stops.
These filters don't affect image color, and you can use them in conjunction with other filters, such as circular polarizer filters, 58mm solar filters, or color compensating filters, as required.
What Are Neutral Density Filters Used For?
ND filters have many uses. They let you use slow shutter speeds to capture movement, decrease depth of field through the use of wider apertures, and reduce effective ISO for high-speed film, for example. You can also use them with video cameras to avoid overexposure in bright settings.
How to Select a Solid Neutral Density Filter
A major consideration when choosing an ND filter kit is the method of attachment. The two primary options are screw-on style and slot-in style.
The former are circular, and simply screw into the lens. Screw-on attachments can only fit on lenses of the same size, so you'd need 77mm filters for 77mm lenses, for example. However, you could buy a step-up ring to convert various diameters. Slot-style solid neutral density filters, also known as plate filters, are square or rectangular, and slip into a holder that you mount on the lens. These are desirable when you're using lenses of different thread sizes, as they can fit over any size lens. Additionally, you can move plate filters around as required; though this feature is more important with variable ND filters than with the solid variety.
ND filter kits come in a range of stop numbers, which indicate their filtering power. The higher the stop number, the darker the filter is, with 3 and 10 being the most popular.
To find solid neutral density filters, light balancing and color conversion filters, and ND filter kit options that are just right for your needs, check out the premium selection at B&H Photo and Video.