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Tiffen Variable ND Filter (77mm, 2 to 8-Stop)

BH #TIVND77 • MFR #77VND
Tiffen Variable ND Filter (77mm, 2 to 8-Stop)
Key Features
  • Variable 0.6 to 2.4 Optical Density
  • ColorCore Glass
  • Black Aluminum Filter Ring
  • Rotating Ring to Choose Degree of ND
This 77mm Variable ND Filter from Tiffen offers a unique way of maintaining control over your depth of field and presents an efficient way to create special effects. The filter is designed with a built-in rotating ring that controls neutral density ranging from 2 to 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 that it eliminates having to buy and carry around individual neutral density filters. With this one filter, you can rotate to the degree of ND you want, saving money and time.
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Tiffen VND Filter Overview

This 77mm Variable ND Filter from Tiffen offers a unique way of maintaining control over your depth of field and presents an efficient way to create special effects. The filter is designed with a built-in rotating ring that controls neutral density ranging from 2 to 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 that it eliminates having to buy and carry around individual neutral density filters. With this one filter, you can rotate to the degree of ND you want, saving money and time.

Simply mount the filter on your lens, set it to "Min" density, then frame and focus. Care must be taken when focusing at heavier densities to make sure focus is accurate. If it isn't, you can switch to manual focus and rotate to the desired degree of filtration.

For example, if your standard exposure without the filter is 1/500 at 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 get down to 1/2 second at 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.

Neutral Density filters are used to create unusual special effects including capturing the blur of rippling water in 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 special effects that would normally not be possible without the filter. Since it can also help 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 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 9mm Profile Ring
  • The wider front filter ring helps reduce the possibility of vignetting (the darkening of corners) at wide angles and is not deep enough to accommodate a lens cap
  • 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 situations
  • To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film snow, sand, or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
ColorCore Technology
  • Allows control over the color and density of filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters with greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations
  • Offers better control over various densities of filters and creates more exact degrees of filtration
Made in the USA
  • Tiffen is a leader in the filter industry and proudly makes their filters in the USA
UPC: 884613010607

Tiffen VND FilterSpecs

Filter Type
Variable ND
Exposure Reduction
2 to 8-Stop
Size
77 mm Rear Filter Thread 
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Filter Thickness
0.35" / 9 mm
Filter Material
Glass
Ring Material
Aluminum
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.05 x 5.6 x 1.15"

Tiffen VND Filter Reviews

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Does this go on the camera body over the sensor ...

Does this go on the camera body over the sensor or does it thread onto the end of the lens? Using Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4k.
Asked by: Jesse
The filter screws on to the front of the lens
Answered by: New
Date published: 2022-04-13

question

I have a Nikkor 18-200 lens with a 72 mm thread. Can this 77mm VND Filter be used with a step-up ring (72-77) on my Nikkor and Nikon D7000 DSLR?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, that will work well.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

On a Tamron 18-300 for Fuji (crop), will this ...

On a Tamron 18-300 for Fuji (crop), will this have vignetting at 18mm? If so, what thread should I move up to (stock is 67mm)?
Asked by: Jerimiah
The Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter will not vignette the image on the Tamron 18-300mm lens. I would recommend considering the 77mm version (and a 67 to 77mm step up ring) because that would allow use on more lenses.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-05-29

Is this compatible with an e-mount Sigma 50mm? I ...

Is this compatible with an e-mount Sigma 50mm? I can seem to get it to thread onto my lens.
Asked by: Francesca
Yes, it is compatible.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-08

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Can this filter be used on Tokina 12mm-24mm lens without vingetting?
Asked by: Anonymous
There is a good chance that there will be vignetting on the Tokina 12-24 when using a variable ND filter such as the Tiffen 77mm.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2020-10-09

I have a Canon MIII. Will this Tiffen 77VND work ...

I have a Canon MIII. Will this Tiffen 77VND work with a 50mm lens?
Asked by: Pamela
Whether this filter will fit your lens depends on the exact 50mm lens. The front diameter of the lens is generally printed on the front or stamped behind the lens cap.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2018-11-04

question

1. The description doesn't tell if there is a filter thread. My question is, can I stack another 77mm ND filter on top of this filter to further increase perhaps 3 stops ND effect?2. I was wondering if I use a step up ring, will vignetting disappear? Say if my lens has filter size of 67mm, and I use a step up ring to put on this 77mm ND filter. Since the filter is larger, will be reduce or able to even avoid vignetting issue for wide angle lens such as 12mm etc.? Thank you!
Asked by: Anonymous
There are no front filter threads on the Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density filter. If you use a 77mm variable ND filter on a 67mm lens with a step up ring, this will help to decrease vignetting, yes. There is, however, no guarantee that vignetting can be eliminated in this way.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

can this be used as solar filter?
Asked by: Hasnain S.
This filter is not designed for use as a solar filter.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-03-08
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