Cokin

Cokin 52NDX Pure Harmonie Ultra Slim Variable ND Filter

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Achieve Perfect Exposure with Cokin Pure Harmonie Variable NDX Filter The Cokin 52mm Pure Harmonie Ultra Slim Variable NDX Filter is designed to give photographers ultimate control over light. This screw-on filter, crafted with EVERCLEAR 5 Coating Technology, allows you to adjust the light reduct...

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Overview

Achieve Perfect Exposure with Cokin Pure Harmonie Variable NDX Filter

The Cokin 52mm Pure Harmonie Ultra Slim Variable NDX Filter is designed to give photographers ultimate control over light. This screw-on filter, crafted with EVERCLEAR 5 Coating Technology, allows you to adjust the light reduction intensity from ND2 to ND400 without affecting color rendition. Its ultra-slim design avoids vignetting, making it ideal for wide-angle lenses.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Cokin
  • Model: 52NDX
  • Filter Size: 52mm
  • Type: Variable Neutral Density (ND)
  • Density Range: ND2 (1 f-stop) to ND400 (8+ f-stops)
  • Coating: EVERCLEAR 5
  • Thickness: 9.5mm (Ultra Slim)
  • Shape: Round Screw-On

Key Features

Adjustable light reduction control of 8 f-stops

Thinnest and lightest variable ND filter on the market

Completely neutral throughout adjustable range

Reduces vignetting problems with wide angle lenses

Ever clear 5 multi coating technology

Specifications

Type
Variable ND Filter
Size
52NDX
Light Reduction
8 f-stops
Special Features
Ultra Slim, Lightest, Completely Neutral, Reduces Vignetting, Everclear 5 Multi Coating

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers an adjustable light reduction control of 8 f-stops, providing significant flexibility in exposure.
  • Marketed as the thinnest and lightest variable ND filter available, minimizing bulk on your lens.
  • Maintains completely neutral color balance throughout its adjustable range, ensuring accurate color rendition.
  • Designed to reduce vignetting problems, especially beneficial when using wide-angle lenses.
  • Features Everclear 5 multi-coating technology, which helps with clarity and resistance to elements.

👎 Cons

  • The variable ND filter might introduce cross-polarization effects at its extreme density settings.
  • Being the thinnest and lightest could potentially imply a more delicate construction compared to thicker, heavier filters.
  • While it reduces vignetting, some wide-angle lenses might still exhibit subtle effects depending on their design.
  • The "Ever clear 5" coating, while beneficial, is a proprietary term and its objective benefits compared to other coatings are not explicitly detailed.
  • This filter is specifically a 52NDX size, limiting its direct use to lenses with a 52mm filter thread.

Frequently Asked Questions

This variable ND filter offers an adjustable light reduction control of 8 f-stops, providing significant control over exposure.
No, it is specifically designed to reduce vignetting problems, making it suitable for use with wide-angle lenses.
It is marketed as the thinnest and lightest variable ND filter on the market, aiming for minimal bulk on your lens.
No, it is designed to be completely neutral throughout its adjustable range, ensuring accurate color rendition in your images.
The filter features Everclear 5 multi-coating technology, which helps maintain clarity and offers protection.
This specific filter is a 52NDX, meaning it is designed for lenses with a 52mm filter thread.