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Hoya YPND000255 Pro ND 2 Filter: 55mm Neutral Density

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Achieve Creative Control with Precision Light Reduction The Hoya Pro ND 2 Filter is a neutral density filter designed to reduce the amount of light entering your camera lens without altering the color balance. Perfect for long exposure photography and controlling depth of field in bright conditio...

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Overview

Achieve Creative Control with Precision Light Reduction

The Hoya Pro ND 2 Filter is a neutral density filter designed to reduce the amount of light entering your camera lens without altering the color balance. Perfect for long exposure photography and controlling depth of field in bright conditions, this filter allows you to create stunning and surreal effects with ease.

Key Features:

  • Neutral Density: Reduces incoming light by 1 stop.
  • No Color Cast: Ensures accurate color reproduction.
  • Optical Glass: Made from high-quality optical glass for clarity and sharpness.
  • Long Exposures: Ideal for capturing motion blur and smooth water effects.
  • Depth of Field Control: Allows wider apertures in bright light for shallow depth of field.

Specifications:

  • Filter Type: Neutral Density (ND2)
  • Light Reduction: 1 Stop
  • Material: Optical Glass
  • Filter Diameter: 55 mm
  • Color: Black

Key Features

Neutral density filter without color cast, Perfect for long exposures, Allows control over depth of field, Made from optical glass, Create dramatic and surreal effects, Reduces incoming light by 1 stop, Diameter: 77 mm

Filter Type: Neutral density (ND)

Filter factor: ND 2 (1 stop)

Fixation system: Screw-in

Filter thread: 77 mm

Specifications

Filter Type
Neutral density (ND)
Filter Factor
ND 2 (1 stop)
Fixation System
Screw-in
Filter Thread
77 mm
Light Reduction
1 stop

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Reduces incoming light by 1 stop, allowing for more creative control over exposures
  • Designed to be neutral density, ensuring no unwanted color shifts are introduced to images
  • Constructed from optical glass, which is important for maintaining image clarity and sharpness
  • Allows photographers to achieve longer exposure times and control depth of field in bright conditions
  • Features a screw-in fixation system for secure attachment to compatible camera lenses

👎 Cons

  • Provides only a single stop of light reduction, which may not be sufficient for extremely bright conditions or very long exposures
  • The 77mm diameter might require an adapter ring if your lens has a different filter thread size
  • Lacks variable neutral density, meaning you cannot adjust the amount of light reduction without swapping filters
  • Only one filter factor is included, limiting its versatility for various lighting scenarios
  • Does not feature any special coatings, which might impact resistance to reflections or smudges

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary benefit is its ability to reduce incoming light by one stop without introducing a color cast, enabling creative effects like longer exposures and enhanced depth of field control.
No, this filter is specifically designed as a neutral density filter, which means it reduces light evenly across the spectrum, preventing any unwanted color shifts.
This Hoya Pro ND 2 filter has a diameter of 77 mm and a 77 mm filter thread, making it compatible with lenses that have a 77 mm front filter thread.
While it's perfect for long exposures, a 1-stop reduction might be less effective in extremely bright daylight conditions where more significant light reduction is often desired.
This Hoya Pro ND 2 filter is made from high-quality optical glass, which contributes to its clear image rendition.

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