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Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop
Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop
Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop
Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop
Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop
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Hoya XPD-77ND32 77mm PRO-ND Neutral Density Filter 5 Stop

★★★★★5.0 (1 reviews)

Shoot wide-open at noon — Hoya's ACCU-ND technology delivers 5 stops of clean light reduction without the color cast that ruins the shot.

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Overview

The Hoya PRO-ND 77mm 5-Stop filter is the kind of glass that disappears into your workflow — you thread it on and stop thinking about it. Built around Hoya's ACCU-ND technology, it's designed for photographers and videographers who need reliable light reduction without the color contamination that forces extra correction time in post. A 5-stop reduction hits a practical sweet spot: it's enough to shoot wide-open apertures in full sun, sustain motion-blur exposures on flowing water or busy streets, and maintain proper shutter angles for cinematic video in bright exterior conditions.

Constructed from Hoya's proprietary optical glass in a rigid one-piece aluminum frame, the filter is built for repeated field use rather than occasional studio pulls. The low-profile frame reduces vignetting risk on standard and short telephoto focal lengths, and the single-piece construction eliminates the frame flex that cheaper filters show after a season of use. For portrait photographers who shoot events outdoors, landscape shooters who need long-exposure capability without lugging heavy gear, and hybrid photo/video operators managing light in run-and-gun environments, this filter earns its place on the front of a workhorse lens.

Key Features

Exclusive Hoya ACCU-ND technology ensures accurate color balance when switching between ProND filters

Filter provides “X” amount of neutral density stops (depending on the filter you can insert X-see press release)

Manufactured from super high quality “Hoya Clear” optical glass

Assembled using a one-piece aluminum frame creating a rigid, durable, but lightweight filter

Perfect for Still and Video applications

Specifications

Filter Type
Neutral Density (ND)
Density
32x (5 Stops, ND 1.5)
Diameter
77mm
Technology
ACCU-ND Coating
Glass Material
Hoya Clear Optical Glass
Frame Material
One-piece aluminum (low-profile)
Application
Still photography and video

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The ACCU-ND coating delivers genuinely neutral color rendition — portraits and landscapes don't need color correction just to compensate for the filter itself.
  • Five stops of reduction opens up wide-aperture shooting in harsh midday light, letting you keep f/2.8 or faster when the scene demands separation.
  • The one-piece aluminum frame stays rigid under repeated use and threads cleanly without the cross-threading issues common in thinner filter frames.
  • Hoya Clear optical glass maintains edge-to-edge sharpness — you won't see resolution drop-off in corners the way budget filters reveal on high-resolution sensors.
  • Works equally well for video work, making it a versatile single filter for hybrid shooters maintaining proper shutter angle in bright exteriors.

👎 Cons

  • A single 5-stop filter covers a specific exposure range — you'll need additional ND strengths (3-stop, 10-stop) for a complete field kit, which adds cost and bag weight.
  • At 77mm, this is a premium-diameter filter; photographers with multiple lenses at different thread sizes will need step-up rings or duplicate filters rather than one shared piece.
  • The low-profile frame, while great for avoiding vignetting, can make it slightly harder to grip when fingers are cold or gloved in outdoor winter shoots.
  • No filter pouch is included, so you'll need a separate case to protect the optical glass from the scratches that accumulate inside a busy bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Five stops cuts incoming light to 1/32nd of its original intensity. In practice, that means shooting at f/1.8 in bright midday sun without blowing highlights — or dragging the shutter to 1/30s on a tripod for silky water movement where you'd otherwise need 1/1000s.
Hoya's ACCU-ND coating is specifically engineered to maintain neutral color balance. Unlike budget ND filters that push toward magenta or green, this one holds color fidelity across the 5-stop range — meaning your white balance set in-camera stays accurate through the glass.
This is the 77mm thread size. Check your lens cap for the diameter marking. It can be stacked, but every additional filter layer introduces vignetting risk, especially on wide-angle glass below 24mm — test before relying on it in a shoot.
It works well for both. The 5-stop reduction is particularly useful for videographers maintaining a 180-degree shutter rule — keeping shutter speed at double the frame rate — in bright exterior conditions where the math otherwise forces small apertures that ruin depth-of-field intent.
The rigid single-piece frame means no flex or wobble when threading on and off, which matters when you're swapping filters quickly between shots. The low-profile design also reduces the chance of vignetting on standard focal lengths.

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